Upside Down
Disco Deejays Lyrics

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(Dance to the house)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(Dance to the house)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(You wanna funk)

(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(You wanna funk)
Upside, upside, upside, upside, up-up-up-up-up...
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, instinctively, instinctiv-instinctiv...
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 (feel like you do)
(Dance)
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
(Dance to the house)
(You wanna funk)
(Dance to the house)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
I know you got, I know you got, I know you got, I know you got, I know you, I know...
I know you got charm and appeal
You always play the field
I'm crazy to think that you're 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
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(Inside out)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)
Upside down (upside down) (upside down)
You're turning me (You're turning me) (You're turning me)
You're giving love (You're giving love) (You're giving love)
Respectfully (Respectfully)
(Dance to the house)
Upside down
You're turning me
You're giving love
Instinctively
Round and round
You're turning me
I see to thee
Respectfully
Upside down
You're turning me
You're giving love
Instinctively
Round and round
You're turning me
I see to thee
Respectfully
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
(Dance to the house)
(You wanna funk)
(I wanna funk)
(Dance to the house)
(You wanna funk)

(I wanna funk)
(I wanna...)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Disco Deejays' "Upside Down" describe a love affair that has both joy and concerns. The singer proclaims that her partner turns her "inside out" and "round and round" with his affection. She cherishes the moments they share and feels that he gives her the love she needs. However, she is also aware that he is cheating on her, and no one else can make her feel the same way. Despite this, there is still a place for him in her heart.

The repetitive use of "you wanna funk" and "I wanna funk" suggests that this song is intended for dancing and partying. The phrase "dance to the house" is also featured in the lyrics, reinforcing this idea. The chorus, containing the phrase "upside down," emphasizes the bewilderment and intensity of the love affair described in the verses.

Overall, "Upside Down" is a catchy disco tune that showcases the blend of joy and heartache that can come with a romantic relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

(Dance to the house)
Let's dance to the music from the house.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna funk)
I also want to dance and have fun.

(Dance to the house)
Let's dance to the music from the house.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna funk)
I also want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna...)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna funk)
I also want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna...)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna funk)
I also want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna...)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna funk)
I also want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna...)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

Upside, upside, upside, upside, up-up-up-up-up...
You're turning my world upside down with your love and energy.

Upside down
You're turning my world upside down with your love and energy.

Boy, you turn me
Your love and energy turn me on and inspire me.

Inside out
You make me feel so happy and alive that I feel like I'm bursting with joy from the inside out.

And round and round
Our love and energy are like a continuous dance that never ends.

Upside down
You're turning my world upside down with your love and energy.

Boy, you turn me
Your love and energy turn me on and inspire me.

Inside out
You make me feel so happy and alive that I feel like I'm bursting with joy from the inside out.

And round and round
Our love and energy are like a continuous dance that never ends.

Instinctively, instinctively, instinctiv-instinctiv...
You naturally know how to give me the love and support I need.

Instinctively you give to me
You naturally know how to give me the love and support I need.

The love that I need
You give me the love and support I need to feel happy and fulfilled.

I cherish the moments with you
I value every moment we spend together and treasure our love and connection.

Respectfully I see to thee
I acknowledge and respect your choices and actions, even if they hurt me.

I'm aware that you're cheating
I know that you're not loyal to me, but I still love you and want to be with you.

When no one makes me feel like you do (feel like you do)
Even though I know you're not perfect, no one else can make me feel the way you do and I still love you.

(Dance)
Let's keep dancing together and enjoying our love and energy.

(I wanna funk)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(I wanna...)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(Dance to the house)
Let's dance to the music from the house.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna funk)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(Dance to the house)
Let's dance to the music from the house.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna funk)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(I wanna...)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(Inside out)
You make me feel so happy and alive that I feel like I'm bursting with joy from the inside out.

(I wanna funk)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(I wanna...)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna funk)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(I wanna...)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(You wanna funk)
I know you want to dance and have fun.

(I wanna funk)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

(I wanna...)
I want to keep dancing and having fun with you.

Upside down (upside down) (upside down)
You're turning my world upside down with your love and energy.

You're turning me (You're turning me) (You're turning me)
Your love and energy turn me on and inspire me.

You're giving love (You're giving love) (You're giving love)
You give me the love and support I need to feel happy and fulfilled.

Respectfully (Respectfully)
I acknowledge and respect your choices and actions, even if they hurt me.

(Dance to the house)
Let's dance to the music from the house.

Upside down
You're turning my world upside down with your love and energy.

You're turning me
Your love and energy turn me on and inspire me.

You're giving love
You give me the love and support I need to feel happy and fulfilled.

Instinctively
You naturally know how to give me the love and support I need.

Round and round
Our love and energy are like a continuous dance that never ends.

You're turning me
Your love and energy turn me on and inspire me.

I see to thee
I acknowledge and respect your choices and actions, even if they hurt me.

Respectfully
I acknowledge and respect your choices and actions, even if they hurt me.