Scotty McCreery – How Ya Doin’ Up There

About the song

Every so often, a country song comes along that gently tugs at the heartstrings in a way that’s both profoundly personal and widely relatable. With “How Ya Doin’ Up There,” Scotty McCreery delivers just that—a tender, reflective ballad that poses a question so many of us have silently whispered to loved ones we’ve lost: Are you okay up there?

McCreery, known for his warm baritone and everyman charm since winning American Idol in 2011, has always had a knack for singing songs that feel grounded in real life. His music leans heavily on themes of family, faith, and small-town roots, and “How Ya Doin’ Up There” is no exception. It’s a song that reaches deep into the realm of grief and remembrance, but it does so with a comforting honesty rather than despair.

The track finds McCreery at his most vulnerable, addressing someone who’s passed on with a mixture of curiosity, longing, and spiritual hope. It’s not just a lament—it’s a conversation. The lyrics float between heartfelt memories and quiet prayers, asking if the departed have found peace, if they’re proud of who we’re becoming, and if they somehow still watch over us. It’s the kind of song that feels like a letter never mailed, or a thought whispered into the night sky.

What makes this song especially poignant is how McCreery never overreaches—his delivery is subtle and sincere, never melodramatic. The production is restrained, allowing the lyrics and emotion to shine through. Backed by soft guitar strums and a gentle rhythm, the track leaves plenty of space for reflection. It’s the kind of tune you might play while driving down a quiet country road or sitting alone on a porch swing, thinking about someone you miss.

“How Ya Doin’ Up There” is more than just another country ballad—it’s a musical embrace for anyone carrying the weight of loss and love. Whether you’re healing from grief or simply holding on to a memory, this song offers a moment of connection—and perhaps a little peace.

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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
How ya doin’ up there?

I know your hearts got a break
When you look down and see the hate
And 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
So how ya doin’ up there?
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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?