Dean Brody was born in Jaffray, British Columbia, Canada.[2] As a boy, Brody worked at a sawmill, also playing guitar in his spare time. By 2004, he had moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his musical career. Although he found a songwriting contract, the expiration of his US work permit forced him to move back to Canada. Eventually, he returned to Nashville through the suggestion of producer Keith Stegall, who helped him sign with Broken Bow Records in 2008.[2] Brody released his debut single, "Brothers", late that year. Shortly before its release, Brody was injured in a waterskiing accident.[3]
Upside Down
Dean Brody Lyrics
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No luck till that purple bus of love pulled up
They said, hey bra, looks like you could use a ride
Yeah we took us a vote and we think you should drive
Because we are feeling kind of loaded
Not sure just where this trip is going
But probably somewhere on the water torch in the sandWe just might never ever come back from this high upside down
So we ate Doritos and on we drove
The only hippy not tokin' was a girl named Flo
A groovy little smile she really lit me up
She said I'm lookin' for truth but I'd be happy with love
And we were feeling kind of loaded
Not sure just where that trip was going
But probably somewhere on the water torch in the sand
We just might never ever come back from this high upside down
Up, up, up like two balloons
It's so fun hangin' with you
I just wanna stay right here, up in the clouds
This high upside down (hey)
And we were feeling kind of loaded
Not sure just where that trip was going
But probably somewhere on the water hand in my hand
We just might never ever come back from this high upside down
We found a carnival out on a seaside pier
We shared a chili dog with cheese and an ice cold beer
The smoke was wearin' off we were losing the rush
Then she kissed me on the Ferris wheel and we went back up
Up, up, up like two balloons (oh yeah)
It's so fun hangin' with you
I just wanna stay right here, up in the clouds
Girl you've got me so high upside down (alright)
Dean Brody’s song “Upside Down” tells a story of a hitchhiker who gets picked up by a group of friendly people in a purple bus of love. They offer the hitchhiker to drive them to some unknown destination on a journey filled with unknown possibilities. They end up at a carnival on the pier, having a great time and indulging in various worldly pleasures. Throughout the trip, the hitchhiker and a girl named Flo get to know each other, and they develop a special chemistry as they enjoy each other's company. The lyrics of the song describe the feeling of being high and carefree, not sure of where the journey is headed, but being happy and content with the journey itself.
The song has a light-hearted and joyful tone, and the leitmotif of the lyrics is the theme of being “loaded” or “high upside down.” This suggests a state of mind that is free from worries and concerns and is focused solely on living in the moment. The hitchhiker and the girl are seeking new experiences, exploring different places, and having fun together without a care in the world. The lyrics capture the essence of living life to its fullest, taking risks, and enjoying every moment.
Overall, Dean Brody’s song “Upside Down” is a feel-good track that encourages listeners to embrace the present, take risks, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I was hitch hiking walking 'neath the beating sun
I was walking under the hot sun, trying to catch a ride.
No luck till that purple bus of love pulled up
I couldn't get anyone to offer me a ride until a group of people in a purple bus stopped for me.
They said, hey bra, looks like you could use a ride
The people in the bus kindly offered me a ride.
Yeah we took us a vote and we think you should drive
After discussing it among themselves, they decided that I should be the one to drive the bus.
Because we are feeling kind of loaded
We were all feeling a bit high or drunk.
Not sure just where this trip is going
We were not sure where our journey would take us.
But probably somewhere on the water torch in the sand
We expected to go somewhere near the beach, perhaps a bonfire party.
We just might never ever come back from this high upside down
We might become so immersed in this experience that we might never want to return to our normal lives.
So we ate Doritos and on we drove
We ate Doritos and continued driving.
The only hippy not tokin' was a girl named Flo
The only person in the group not smoking marijuana was a girl called Flo.
A groovy little smile she really lit me up
Her charming smile really brightened up my mood.
She said I'm lookin' for truth but I'd be happy with love
Flo said she was searching for the truth but settling for love would also make her happy.
Up, up, up like two balloons
We felt like we were floating up in the air like two balloons.
It's so fun hangin' with you
I'm having a great time spending time with you.
I just wanna stay right here, up in the clouds
I wish we could stay in this moment forever, feeling high and free.
We found a carnival out on a seaside pier
We discovered a funfair on a pier by the sea.
We shared a chili dog with cheese and an ice cold beer
We enjoyed a chili dog with cheese and a cold beer together.
The smoke was wearin' off we were losing the rush
The effect of the drugs was wearing off, and we were losing the feeling of being high.
Then she kissed me on the Ferris wheel and we went back up
Flo kissed me when we were on the Ferris wheel, and the feeling of being high returned.
Girl you've got me so high upside down (alright)
Being with Flo made me feel elated and turned my world upside down.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Dean David McWhinnie
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Seraph
Most underratted guy in country. Hope to see him live soon !
Dean Brody
New video #UpsideDown now playing on YouTube! The first single from brand new album coming in April! iTunes: http://bit.ly/1zOE3pe
Wolf Studios
Hey just wondering, I'm seeing a lot of lyric vids of your songs being taken down are you doing that?
Paulsgirl28 R
Can't wait for October2 I get to meet u I bought VIP meet and greet
Dan MacRitchie
@Dean Brody great song! impossible not to whistle along!
Iris Lott
Makes you want to dance! Happy, lively....music to make your day! Thanks Dean, as usual awesome song.
Amy
I don't think it's possible for Dean Brody to record a bad song. Love this!
rowena rumbolt
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Paulsgirl28 R
Amy Rose I got to meet dean back in 2015 he a sweet guy
Roger Hale
right!!!