Up Up Down Down
Kirby Krackle Lyrics


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Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right
B, A, Select, Start, I'm trying to unlock your heart
From years of walls, and when Hyrule falls
I'm hoping that the things I do are working to connect with you.

I see that you frequent my shop
I'd like for you to know my name,
The call me box 138

I think, we are due, for a walk
Cause like me you pull from the middle,
And skip the books up on the top, so...

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right
B, A, Select, Start, I'm trying to unlock your heart
From years of walls, and when Hyrule falls
I'm hoping that the things I do are working to connect with you.

I wish I could know what you dream
Are you flying high without a care?
Do people often stop and stare?

Cause you're both a girl and fan
I bet it's hard to join the rest
With fanboys staring at your chest, so...

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right
B, A, Select, Start, I'm trying to unlock your heart
From years of walls, and when Hyrule falls
I'm hoping that the things I do are working to connect with you.

Even though it's improbable, it seems that this could go my way
I should take a risk, then like Wilson Fisk, be the Kingpin of this day
Then you turn around and say hello, and everything's okay

That night, when we went on a date
Our goals in life we talked about while sipping on a Guiness stout
Until we drove back to your place
I said we should do it again
That's when you stabbed me with a pen
Because you planned to murder me
Cause you've been stalking me for weeks
And then shoved me in your house
And punched me hard right in the mouth
And warned me that I shouldn't scream
Or you'd gut me like Wolverine
This date had turned out kinda sucky
I thought i was getting lucky
Not cut up in little bits
And served up as your favorite dish
She's a man-eater I'm told
Like the song from Hall & Oates
Influenced by The Temptations
Played on the 60's on every station
I don't know where this song will end
But I don't care because I'm dead

Whoa oh, cause I'm dead
Whoa oh, cause I'm dead
Whoa oh, cause I'm dead




Whoa oh, cause I'm dead
I'm dead, I'm dead, I'm dead

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of the song Up Up Down Down by Kirby Krackle are a reference to the infamous Konami Code, which originated in video games developed by Konami. The code allowed players to unlock hidden features and gain extra lives, and the lyrics use the code as a metaphor for trying to unlock someone's heart. The singer is trying to connect with someone who frequents his shop and is seemingly a fellow video game and pop culture enthusiast, but feels that there are barriers preventing them from connecting. He wants to learn more about her, but acknowledges that being a girl in a space dominated by fanboys can be difficult. The song takes a dark turn towards the end, as it's revealed that the singer has been lured into a trap and murdered by the object of his affection.


Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the challenges of forming connections and finding common ground with others, especially in the online and geek culture spaces. The Konami Code reference and other pop culture nods throughout the lyrics suggest that these hobbies and interests can serve as a starting point for bonding with others, but there are still potentially gendered and interpersonal barriers to contend with. The sudden shift in tone at the end highlights the dangers of making assumptions about someone based on shared interests and the importance of being vigilant about our own safety when forming new connections.


Line by Line Meaning

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right
I'm trying to figure out the best way to connect with you.


B, A, Select, Start, I'm trying to unlock your heart
I'm trying to break through the walls you've put up so I can get to know you better.


From years of walls, and when Hyrule falls
Despite the difficulties, I'm hoping my efforts will pay off in the end.


I'm hoping that the things I do are working to connect with you.
I'm doing my best to connect with you and hoping that I'm making progress.


I see that you frequent my shop
I've noticed that you come into my store a lot.


I'd like for you to know my name, The call me box 138
I want to introduce myself to you and let you know who I am.


I think, we are due, for a walk
It's been a while since we've spent time together, so I think we should go for a walk.


Cause like me you pull from the middle, And skip the books up on the top, so...
We both seem to have similar tastes, skipping over the popular things to find something unique.


I wish I could know what you dream
I'm curious about your hopes and aspirations.


Are you flying high without a care?
I wonder if you're living life with a sense of freedom and happiness.


Do people often stop and stare?
Do you feel like you're often the center of attention because of your unique interests?


Cause you're both a girl and fan
As a girl who's passionate about fandoms, I think you face certain challenges.


I bet it's hard to join the rest
It can be difficult to feel like you fit in with other fans when you're a girl.


With fanboys staring at your chest, so...
You probably get a lot of unwanted attention from male fans who objectify you.


Even though it's improbable, it seems that this could go my way
Despite the odds, I'm hopeful that things will work out between us.


I should take a risk, then like Wilson Fisk, be the Kingpin of this day
I need to be brave and put myself out there despite the risks.


Then you turn around and say hello, and everything's okay
When you finally notice me and say hello, I feel like all my worries disappear.


That night, when we went on a date
When we finally went out together, it felt like a dream come true.


Our goals in life we talked about while sipping on a Guiness stout
We had a really great conversation about our dreams and aspirations over drinks.


Until we drove back to your place
After our date, we went back to your house.


I said we should do it again
I was really enjoying our time together and wanted to see you again.


That's when you stabbed me with a pen
Suddenly, you attacked me with a pen.


Because you planned to murder me
It turns out you were one of those crazy people who stalks and kills their crushes.


Cause you've been stalking me for weeks
You had been watching me for a while without me knowing.


And then shoved me in your house
You pushed me inside your home and locked the door behind me.


And punched me hard right in the mouth
You hit me really hard, causing me to bleed from my mouth.


And warned me that I shouldn't scream
You threatened me and made it clear that any attempts to call for help would not end well.


Or you'd gut me like Wolverine
You had some pretty messed up plans for me if I tried to fight back.


This date had turned out kinda sucky
To say things had not gone according to plan would be an understatement.


I thought i was getting lucky
I had been hopeful that things were going well for us, but clearly I was wrong.


Not cut up in little bits
Unfortunately, I did not get to have the romantic night I had hoped for.


And served up as your favorite dish
Instead, I became your next meal...ew.


She's a man-eater I'm told
Apparently, you have a reputation for luring men in and then killing them, like the song by Hall & Oates reminds us.


Like the song from Hall & Oates
The song 'Maneater' is similar to your behavior and situation.


Influenced by The Temptations, played on the 60's on every station
The song was influenced by The Temptations and is still played on oldies stations to this day.


I don't know where this song will end
I have no idea where this story is headed at this point.


But I don't care because I'm dead
Unfortunately, my life was cut short and I can't continue on with this story anymore.


Whoa oh, cause I'm dead
I'm really, truly dead and there's no getting around that fact.


I'm dead, I'm dead, I'm dead
Just to really drive the point home, I'm telling you that I'm dead three times in a row.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

lollypopalopicus

While the twist is nice you guys are all missing the obvious. I doesn't matter if he died. The sonova bitch entered the Konomi code three times. He's got 89 more extra lives.



















Meaning he is going to get another chance to try and make the relastionship ship work (if he isn't a scrub and rage quits that is).



All comments from YouTube:

lollypopalopicus

While the twist is nice you guys are all missing the obvious. I doesn't matter if he died. The sonova bitch entered the Konomi code three times. He's got 89 more extra lives.



















Meaning he is going to get another chance to try and make the relastionship ship work (if he isn't a scrub and rage quits that is).

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@lollypopalopicus people did

lollypopalopicus

@***** Heh. Was wondering if anyone would ever see that.

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DeadGoatBoi

I listened to this song once when I was like.. 11. And every now and then, I will still mumble the lyrics and rhythm.

Thank you Kirby Krackle for making this amazing song that still, even after not listening to it for *years*, comes up in my head and makes me sing it out loud!

Yammy Bollocks

The animation in this video TOTALLY fits the song so well :D

Norsky

That took an unexpected turn. Shit got real, real fast

Erez Mor

Damn! I didn't see that coming. This clip/song have unespected ending!

DarkestKNIGHTCJH

This is amazing. Much love to the song writers.

Tyrant Ted

I love the plot twist ending. My kind of humor lol

genuisdog

love it! saw you guys at Nerdapalooza, and you've got a new fan! :D

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