Up and Down
Eddy Huntington Lyrics


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Life is a game
Nothing's ever the same

No matter how much you can try.
Everything's fine when you have a good time

But minutes later you could cry.
Up and down
I'm always feeling unstable

You seem to be changing my mood.
Up and down
It's like I'm hung on a cable

One minute I'm flying
One minute I'm falling.
Up and down I go like an elevator
Down on to the top.
Up and down I know I'll be now and later

'Cause my love won't stop.

I know it's true since the day I met you

My life has never been the same.
Feeling alive since you gave me the drive

I'm like a candle
You are the flame.

Up and down
I'm always feeling unstable
. . .
Up and down
I'm always feeling unstable
. . .

Up and down I go like an elevator
Down on to the top.
Up and down I know I'll be now and later





'Cause my love won't stop.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddy Huntington's song "Up And Down" capture the emotional rollercoaster that we often experience in life and love. The first verse sets the tone by stating that life is a game and nothing is ever the same, no matter how much we may try. The second line is particularly insightful, as it acknowledges the fact that even when we're feeling great, things can change suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving us vulnerable to intense emotions like crying. The chorus of the song emphasizes this theme, with the singer explaining that he feels "unstable" and like he's "hung on a cable" that seems to pull him in different directions. He describes the feeling of being airborne one minute, and plummeting down the next, comparing it to an elevator that goes up and down.


The second half of the song focuses on the impact that love can have on these emotional fluctuations. The singer credits his new love interest with bringing him to life and giving him a sense of purpose. He compares himself to a candle that is only truly alive when ignited by the flame of his partner. This imagery suggests that without love or a fulfilling relationship, we are merely going through the motions of life without much passion or excitement.


Line by Line Meaning

Life is a game
Life can be seen as a game, full of ups and downs.


Nothing's ever the same
Change is inevitable and constant in life.


Everything's fine when you have a good time
Life feels good when things are going well.


But minutes later you could cry.
Things can change suddenly and drastically, resulting in feelings of sadness or disappointment.


Up and down I'm always feeling unstable
The artist's emotions are constantly fluctuating, making them feel unsteady and uncertain.


You seem to be changing my mood.
The singer's mood is influenced by the person they are addressing.


It's like I'm hung on a cable One minute I'm flying One minute I'm falling.
The singer feels like they are on a constant emotional roller coaster, with extreme highs and lows.


Up and down I go like an elevator Down on to the top.
The artist's emotions fluctuate rapidly, with no predictable pattern.


Up and down I know I'll be now and later 'Cause my love won't stop.
Despite the emotional turmoil, the artist's love for the addressed person remains unwavering.


I know it's true since the day I met you My life has never been the same.
The addressed person has had a significant impact on the artist's life since they met.


Feeling alive since you gave me the drive I'm like a candle You are the flame.
The addressed person has inspired the singer to feel more alive and motivated, like a candle that is ignited by a flame.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@DISCOMANIAC69

"Up and down
I'm always feeling unstable

You seem to be changing my mood.
Up and down
it's like I'm hung on a cable

One minute I'm flying
one minute I'm falling.
Up and down I go like an elevator
down on to the top.
Up and down I know I'll be now and later" ♥



All comments from YouTube:

@alexandrecorreia1967

As maiores músicas dos anos 80 Grande cantor uns dos meus ídolos desejo um grande abraço de Portugal felicidades na carreira e saúde obrigado

@DJK2064

One of my favorite relax sound of 80's 😌💗

@jfsandovalm

Love this song...First time ever hearing it. Now is my JAM!!! thank for posting!!!...ITALO FOR EVER!

@johnlow1201

Beautynice.music

@Nicefoolkilla

I'm just hearing it for the first time in 2022. It's really good.

@LUCKYGUYHH

Still love it @ 2020! I go UP AND DOWN grooving thru my room. Makes me wanna dance all nite long, NEVER get tired of it!!

@ekaterinaovchinnikova7182

Сколько времени прошло,а итало диско и сейчас приятно слушать.

@igoryamba45

Итало диско вечно!

@romanmoroboshi7914

Baby’s Gang девочки шикарны мои старшеклассницы))

@enragedkaiser237

Best italo disco track ever. Very catchy, and Eddy's voice is amazing!

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