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Introduction
Have you ever heard a song that feels like a heartfelt conversation with someone you’ve lost? That’s exactly what How Ya Doin’ Up There by Scotty McCreery delivers—a deeply emotional and personal ballad that speaks to the universal experience of missing someone who’s no longer here. It’s the kind of song that stops you in your tracks, makes you reflect, and maybe even brings a tear to your eye, but in the most beautiful way.
This track, featured on Scotty’s 2023 album Cabin in the Woods, is a tender exploration of grief, love, and the hope that those we’ve lost are watching over us. The lyrics feel like a letter to heaven, as Scotty asks questions we’ve all wondered at some point: “How ya doin’ up there? Are you laughing? Are you smiling? Do you miss us down here?” It’s raw, honest, and so relatable that it feels like Scotty is singing directly from his heart to yours.
What makes this song so special is the way it balances sadness with hope. Yes, it’s about loss, but it’s also about connection—about believing that the people we love never really leave us. Scotty’s warm, rich voice carries the weight of the lyrics perfectly, making every word hit home. You can feel the sincerity in his delivery, as if he’s lived every line himself. And let’s be honest, that’s what makes Scotty McCreery such a standout artist—his ability to make you feel like he’s telling your story, not just his.
The production of the song is simple yet powerful, with a gentle acoustic guitar and soft piano that let the lyrics take center stage. It’s not overproduced or flashy, and that’s exactly what makes it so impactful. The stripped-down arrangement gives the song an intimate, almost sacred feel, like you’re sitting in a quiet room with Scotty as he pours his heart out.
How Ya Doin’ Up There has resonated with so many fans because it touches on something universal: the longing to stay connected to those we’ve lost. Whether it’s a parent, a grandparent, a friend, or anyone who’s left a hole in your heart, this song feels like a way to reach out to them, to say, “I’m thinking of you.” It’s a reminder that grief is a reflection of love, and that love never truly fades.
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Lyrics
How ya doin’ up there?
I was just starin’ up at your stars
Just wonderin’ how you are
Hopin’ I could bend your ear
No this ain’t about a girl
Or a W for the home team
It ain’t a get me out of this thing
I’ll go to church more kind of prayer
Just how ya doin’ up there?
I’m just checkin’ in
Checkin’ on how ya been
Just wanted you to know that I still care
I know that you’re in control
But man the devil’s been on a roll
Heaven knows down here
It’s been one hell of a year
But how ya doin’ up there?
I know your hearts got a break
When you look down and see the hate
All the worry and the fear
In a faith that’s disappeared
I’m just checkin’ in
Checkin’ on how ya been
Just wanted you to know that I still care
I know that you’re in control
But man the devil’s been on a roll
Heaven knows down here
It’s been one hell of a year
But how ya doin’ up there?
Yeah, I know that you’re in control
But man the devil’s been on a roll
But a lot of us down here we still believe
I’ll hit ya back tomorrow night just to see
How ya doin’ up there?
How ya doin’ up there?
Yeah