Wars and Famine
Plauges and pestillence
There is an answer to be found
If all that's meant to be was meant to be
I know the world is upside down
I know the world is upside down
I know the world is upside down

A desert rose cascading waterfalls
The sands of time will blow my mind
The real wealth to hold is with your health
You were beside me all around
I know the world is upside down
I know the world is upside down

Seven percent own eighty four percent
Of all the wealth on earth
Oil is the spice to make a man
Forget man's wealth
Right here on earth
Upon this turf
Earth is spinning round
I know the world is upside down
Is upside dow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Ian Brown's "Upside Down" address the chaos and corruption of the world, referencing wars, famine, plagues, and wealth disparity. The song's opening lines highlight these issues and suggest that there is a solution to be found. However, the following line, "If all that's meant to be was meant to be," implies a fatalistic view that the world is doomed to suffer. The repetition of "I know the world is upside down" throughout the song emphasizes this sense of chaos and disillusionment.

Moving into the second verse, the lyrics shift to a more personal perspective. The line "The real wealth to hold is with your health" suggests that true wealth lies in one's own health and wellbeing, rather than monetary possessions. This idea is reinforced with "You were beside me all around," implying that love and companionship are more meaningful than material possessions.

Overall, "Upside Down" presents a bleak view of the world and emphasizes the importance of valuing life and those around us rather than material possessions.

Line by Line Meaning

Wars and Famine
The world is full of conflicts, hunger and tragedy.

Plagues and pestilence
Disease and epidemics afflict humanity causing widespread deaths and suffering.

There is an answer to be found
There is a solution to every problem if we are willing to seek it.

If all that's meant to be was meant to be
Our fate is predetermined, and everything happens for a reason.

I know the world is upside down
The world is in a state of chaos and confusion.

A desert rose cascading waterfalls
There is beauty in even the harshest environments.

The sands of time will blow my mind
The passage of time is a powerful force that shapes our lives.

The real wealth to hold is with your health
True wealth lies in good health, not in material possessions.

You were beside me all around
We are not alone in this world, and we have people who care about us.

I know the world is upside down
The world is still in a state of chaos and confusion.

Seven percent own eighty four percent
A tiny, wealthy elite controls the vast majority of the world's resources.

Of all the wealth on earth
The gap between the rich and the poor is vast and growing wider every day.

Oil is the spice to make a man
Oil is a source of corruption and greed that motivates people to act selfishly.

Forget man's wealth
We should be focusing on more important things in life, such as our relationships and personal growth.

Right here on earth upon this turf
We only have this one life to live, so we should make the most of it while we can.

Earth is spinning round
The world keeps turning, and life keeps moving forward, whether we like it or not.

I know the world is upside down is upside down
Despite everything that's wrong with the world, we can still find hope and meaning in our lives.

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON C GREEN, DERRICK BROWN, WALTER RAY III TAYLOR, GOAPELEK MOHLABANE

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