Upside Down
Kurtains Lyrics
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They drag you through the mud, and act a pal and act a friend
And it hurts, ′cause I can't really comprehend
And it gets worse, so I don′t really recommend it
But can you go like five minutes without making it worse?
I can't accept that you like it and this has to have hurt
It's just so fake and artificial, I don′t want it anymore
(Pierre, no)
(Huh?)
It′s upside down, I'm on the ceiling, sick of screaming
I′m upside down, it's so confusing but it′s not
It's upside down, I′m on the ceiling, sick of scrеaming
I'm upside down, it's so confusing how I′m feeling
I had the wrong friends, always calling mе a prick
Come home from school, said "I′ll never be shit"
I can't escape, so I lock myself away, inside all-day
Do everything before you wake
But can you go like five minutes without making it worse?
I can′t accept that you like it and this has to have hurt
It's just so fake and artificial, I don′t want it anymore
I fucking hate it here, just let me go
(Fine, go)
It's upside down, I′m on the ceiling, sick of screaming
I'm upside down, it's so confusing but it′s not
It′s upside down, I'm on the ceiling, sick of screaming
I′m upside down, it's so confusing how I′m feeling
The lyrics in Kurtains's song "Upside Down" depict the emotions of someone who feels like they are living a fake and artificial life. The singer is frustrated that everyone around them is pretending to be their friend, dragging them through the mud and hurting them, when they truly cannot understand why. The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to escape their toxic environment by locking themselves away all day, but it seems to be impossible when they are surrounded by people who are causing them harm.
The song's chorus emphasizes the singer's confusion and despair, as they feel like they are on the ceiling, screaming and feeling lost, signaling their emotional turmoil. The juxtaposition of "sick of screaming" and "so confusing" creates a sense of disorientation and chaos. The singer talks about their former friends calling them a "prick" and saying that they will never be anything, reinforcing the idea that the people around them are the source of their pain. The song seems to be a call to someone to let them escape and be free from the negativity they are experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it just me, or is everyone pretending?
Are people being authentic or just putting on a facade?
They drag you through the mud, and act a pal and act a friend
They take advantage of you and pretend to be your friend
And it hurts, ′cause I can't really comprehend
It's painful because I don't understand why people act this way
And it gets worse, so I don′t really recommend it
It only gets worse, so I don't suggest continuing this behavior
But can you go like five minutes without making it worse?
Can you stop behaving badly for even a short period of time?
I can't accept that you like it and this has to have hurt
I can't believe you enjoy being hurtful
It's just so fake and artificial, I don′t want it anymore
The relationships and behavior feel inauthentic and I no longer want to be a part of it
I fucking hate it here, just let me go
I despise being in this situation and want out
It′s upside down, I'm on the ceiling, sick of screaming
Everything feels topsy-turvy, I'm frustrated and tired of yelling
I′m upside down, it's so confusing but it′s not
My emotions are confusing, but the situation is clear
I had the wrong friends, always calling mе a prick
I was surrounding myself with the wrong people who were always insulting me
Come home from school, said "I′ll never be shit"
I was so beaten down that I had a negative outlook on my future
I can't escape, so I lock myself away, inside all-day
I feel trapped and isolate myself from the world
Do everything before you wake
I try to stay busy and productive before anyone else wakes up
Fine, go
Go ahead and leave, I won't stop you
I'm upside down, it's so confusing how I′m feeling
I'm still feeling disoriented and confused
Writer(s): Alex Davies, Kurtains
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