Upside Down
Drop Apollo Lyrics
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And sing a song about it
Better move on or move in
Ain't no way around it now
Looked at myself further out
And I couldn't find you there
Easy to see but so hard to move
And even more than you'd ever know
I wish that you were in my arms singing along
But we can't escape these binds we tie
I guess it goes to show that you don't always get what you wished for
Every time you take me back home
I'm so uptown and upside down
Every time I wake up alone
You're there wasting away from me
You give it away just to take it back
Pretend that it don't matter
Easy escape to cut across
Nothing could be sadder now
You cut it away, you put it back
And you probably think that we're just all playing along
But there ain't no shame in pulling through
I'm starting to think that you might have been there all along
Every time I wake up alone
I'm so uptown and upside down
Every time you take me back to your home
I'm there wasting away from me
Caught on a string that's come unwound
Chasing a dream that's really moving our ground
Looking at you feeling more wise and free
Maybe it's true that we are ultimately in need of something different baby
Every time I fall down
I'm so uptown and upside down
Every time you take me back to your way
I'm there wasting away from me
Every time I fall down
Make no mistake baby, I could write a love song too
The overall theme of Drop Apollo's "Upside Down" is about being in a confusing and frustrating situation in a relationship, and ultimately coming to the realization that sometimes relationships don't work out despite one's best efforts. In the first verse, the singer is faced with a decision to either complain or laugh off the situation and move on. He acknowledges that there's no easy way out of the problem at hand, and he's felt lost and suffocated in his relationship. As much as he wishes that things could be different, sometimes things just don't work out, and he's learned that sometimes you don't get what you wished for.
The chorus of the song is where the metaphorical upside-down imagery comes into play. The singer describes how every time he's with his partner, he feels disoriented and out of place, as if everything is turned upside down. He also acknowledges how when he wakes up alone, he feels like he's wasting away from himself, and it's incredibly difficult to cope with. The second verse introduces the idea that his partner might be giving and taking away their love too easily and too frequently, and they're not really committed to making things work. Despite this, the singer is optimistic that he will eventually find his way out of the situation and move on.
Overall, "Upside Down" feels like a cathartic song about moving through a difficult time in a relationship and coming out the other side. While there are elements of sadness and frustration, there's also a sense of acceptance and recognition that not every relationship is meant to work out.
Line by Line Meaning
I could complain or just laugh
I have the option to either dwell on the negative or make light of it
And sing a song about it
I can express my feelings through music
Better move on or move in
I need to either move past this or fully commit to it
Ain't no way around it now
There's no avoiding this situation anymore
Looked at myself further out
I gained some perspective about myself and my situation
And I couldn't find you there
I couldn't find your presence in my life anymore
Easy to see but so hard to move
It's easy to acknowledge the problem, but harder to take action
Felt like I've been out of air
I've been struggling to breathe and cope with this situation
And even more than you'd ever know
I have intense feelings that I can't fully express
I wish that you were in my arms singing along
I long to be with you and have your support
But we can't escape these binds we tie
We are bound to the consequences of our actions
I guess it goes to show that you don't always get what you wished for
Life doesn't always turn out the way we want it to
Every time you take me back home
When we're together, I feel like I'm in a different world
I'm so uptown and upside down
I feel disoriented and overwhelmed with emotions
Every time I wake up alone
When I'm by myself, I feel lost and empty
You're there wasting away from me
You're moving farther away from me
You give it away just to take it back
You seem to be playing games with my feelings and emotions
Pretend that it don't matter
You act like it doesn't affect you
Easy escape to cut across
It's easier to ignore the problem than to deal with it
Nothing could be sadder now
It's a sad situation that we're in
You cut it away, you put it back
You seem to be unsure about what you want and keep changing your mind
And you probably think that we're just all playing along
You might think that others are oblivious to what's going on
But there ain't no shame in pulling through
It's okay to get through this together
I'm starting to think that you might have been there all along
I'm realizing that you may have been supportive in ways I didn't see before
Caught on a string that's come unwound
We're stuck in a situation that's falling apart
Chasing a dream that's really moving our ground
We're pursuing something that's causing our lives to shift and change
Looking at you feeling more wise and free
When I'm with you, I feel more mature and liberated
Maybe it's true that we are ultimately in need of something different baby
Maybe we need to try something new
Every time I fall down
Whenever I'm at a low point
Make no mistake baby, I could write a love song too
I have the ability to express love and affection through music as well
Contributed by Camden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr Saturn
Still one of my favorite songs
Sam
love this song..spreading the word around the net..
MeezyRich
I Hear This Song EVERY Hour Working At Hollister :)
Ben
Heared you at Hollister , searched you in thier Playlist , found You on Youtube , Nice Song dudes ! Any Chance to get Bass Tabs ?
S3nshii
very good song, même en FRANCE =) continuer comme sa, on se croirai au states ;p
Heath Davis
Same thing Pottery Barn's crappy service has me liking this song! Thanks a lot pb!
Sam Weisberg
this song is now the official hold music at West Elm's customer service department. eerie. do they get residuals?
Ben
@DropApollo Thanks ! May you'll see a Bass/Drum Cover of the Song :)
DropApollo
@MeezyRich hope you like it! :)
DropApollo
@FSJokerproduction No sweat... Our bassist is going to write them out for you... Stay tuned. :)