Upper West Side

King Princess's song 'Upper West Side' delves into the complexities of attraction and disdain for a person embodying the superficial glamour of New York City's affluent Upper West Side. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who flaunts wealth and status, symbolized by a diamond chain, yet pretends it's fake to appear nonchalant. This person is depicted as a 'bitch from the Upper West Side,' using credit cards to fuel a lifestyle of excess and pretense. The song critiques this facade, highlighting the emptiness behind the glittering exterior.

The chorus reveals a deeper layer of the narrator's feelings. Despite their judgment of the subject's actions and lifestyle, they admit an irresistible attraction. This duality of disdain and desire is a central theme, reflecting the narrator's internal conflict. The subject's quest for stardom and validation through superficial means, like 'dancing on broken hearts,' is seen as both pitiable and captivating. The narrator's ability to 'see right through' the bad front suggests a deeper understanding of the subject's insecurities and vulnerabilities.

In the final verse, the narrator finds solace in their different paths, with the subject in pain and the narrator 'doing fine' downtown. Yet, the lingering thoughts of the subject indicate unresolved feelings. The repeated lines 'I can't stop judging everything you do, but I can't get enough of you' encapsulate the song's essence: a love-hate relationship with the allure of superficial glamour. The repetitive 'Oooooh, oh-ooh' in the chorus adds a haunting, almost hypnotic quality, emphasizing the cyclical nature of these conflicting emotions.