Tell Me What’s Up Lyrics – mgk

Tell Me What’s Up Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
He’s saying he’s just doing his thing like no one’s watching, almost like he’s writing just for himself without worrying what others think.

[Verse 1]
Here, MGK opens up about his tough past and the chaos around him. He talks about the grind of going from school to work and even getting robbed as a kid. He learned bad habits early and saw close friends pass away young, which makes him question reality—it feels like life is just some broken system. He talks about experimenting with drügs and how it messed with his brain and memory. Even though he’s experienced a lot, he feels numb and like he wouldn’t care even if he could. People don’t really listen deeply anymore, and that makes him feel disconnected. He’s made so much music that even after he dies, he’ll still have work out there. He feels dependent on others but also isolated, with thoughts and inner voices he tried to silence still lingering. He mentions struggling with guilt and shame, watching porn and regretting it, then trying to make up for it by donating extra money at church. It’s a mix of pain, confusion, and trying to find some kind of peace.

[Chorus]
He feels stuck in a cycle of frustration and isolation. He doesn’t want to go outside or deal with people because he feels like everyone sucks. Being locked up at home with agoraphobia only makes everything worse.

[Verse 2]
He’s returning to his roots, the city, and trying to separate himself from wild conspiracy theories about fame and success. He’s always felt drawn to fresh starts and never stuck to one lane musically—he just goes with what inspires him. He’s one of many artists trying to be real and speak their truth instead of faking it. People often overlook the work he’s done because of how he dresses, but his public criticism helped get his messages out. At one point, he wanted to tune everything out, but realized he likes the song more than he likes the people around him. He’s aware of how impulsive he can be, like writing out emotional messages he’ll later regret, so he decides to keep things brief, like a short poem, instead of oversharing.

[Chorus]
He repeats the same frustration and desire to stay away from everyone. He feels overwhelmed, people drain him, and being stuck inside due to anxiety isn’t helping him feel any better.

[Bridge]
He just smoked recently and jokes that it’s the only thing helping right now. Being sober is hard, and he’s clinging to whatever relief he can get.

[Verse 3]
He connects his deep thoughts and emotional nature to his zodiac sign, Pisces. Depression is something he can’t stop dealing with or talking about. He feels like a warrior because he’s overcome a lot, though it hasn’t been easy. He used to drink heavily to escape reality and shut out criticism, and he still supports friends in jail. He’s from a place where people don’t open up, so he’s used to bottling things up. Even though he’s not literally locked up, his problems still feel isolating. Therapy has helped him carry some of the emotional weight, and the double-Xs on his chain represent something meaningful to him—possibly respect for those close to him or those he’s lost.

[Chorus]
Once again, he expresses how drained he feels by people. He doesn’t want to go out, and being stuck inside only adds to his anxiety and stress.

[Post-Chorus]
He’s longing for connection—asking if the other person can still smile or laugh. It’s like he’s hoping they can both find a moment of light in the middle of all this darkness.

[Outro]
He shares that the whole album was created in his own living room, showing how personal and homegrown it is. He reflects on a line they cut out and makes a casual inside joke about his brother only eating cheeseburgers. It’s a laid-back shoutout to the people who’ve been with him since the beginning—his day ones.