Upside Down
Chic Lyrics


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I said upside down
You're turning me
You're giving love instinctively
Around and round you're turning me

Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round

Instinctively you give to me
The love that i need
I cherish the moments with you
Respectfully i see to thee
I'm aware that you're cheating
When no one makes me feel like you do

Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round

I know you got charm and appeal
You always play the field
I'm crazy you are mine
As long as the sun continues to shine
There's a place in my heart for you
That's the bottomline

Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round

Instinctively you give to me
The love that i need
I cherish the moments with you
Respectfully i see to thee
I'm aware that you're cheating
But no one makes me feel like you do

Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round

Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round

Upside down you're turning me
You're giving love instinctively
Around and round you're turning me
I see to thee respectfully

Upside down you're turning me
You're giving love instinctively
Around and round you're turning me
I see to thee respectfully

I said a upside down you're turning me




You're giving love instinctively
Around and round you're turning me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chic's "Upside Down" describe the feeling of being in love with someone who has a strong hold on you, even if they may not be faithful. The repetition of "Upside down, Boy you turn me inside out, And round and round" creates a feeling of being dizzy and disoriented, much like how being in love can feel. The singer acknowledges that their partner may be cheating on them, but they still cannot resist their charm and appeal. The love being given is described as instinctive, something that cannot be helped or controlled. Despite the pain of being cheated on, the singer cherishes the moments they have with this person because no one else makes them feel the way that they do.


The lyrics of "Upside Down" were written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of the band Chic. The song was released in 1980 and became one of Chic's biggest hits, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's success also helped to launch the career of its co-producer, a then-unknown musician named Luther Vandross, who provided background vocals.


Line by Line Meaning

I said upside down
I feel like my world is turned upside down when I'm with you.


You're turning me
You have a strong hold on me and my emotions.


You're giving love instinctively
You show me affection and love without even trying.


Around and round you're turning me
I feel like I'm caught in a cycle of love and frustration with you.


Boy, you turn me Inside out
You have a way of making me feel vulnerable and exposed.


Instinctively you give to me The love that I need
You have a natural way of displaying affection that meets my emotional needs.


I cherish the moments with you
I deeply value the time we spend together.


Respectfully I see to thee
I understand and acknowledge your flaws and mistakes, but love you regardless.


I'm aware that you're cheating
I know you are unfaithful, but I am willing to stay with you because of how you make me feel.


When no one makes me feel like you do
Despite your infidelity, the way you love and treat me is unique and unmatched by anyone else.


I know you got charm and appeal
You have a magnetic personality that attracts others to you.


You always play the field
You have a reputation of being a player with multiple partners.


I'm crazy you are mine
I am head over heels in love with you, even though I am fully aware of your flaws.


There's a place in my heart for you
No matter what you do, my love for you will always remain.


Upside down you're turning me
My emotions are constantly in a state of turmoil when I'm with you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernard Edwards, Nile Gregory Rodgers

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