Upside Down
Mechanical Parts Inside Lyrics
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What must be done here for one more time
To find the one I'm searching for
There she is, crossing the road
Taking her dog out for a walk
Trying to reach her
She turns around and smiles
How did I get into this game?
Why is my heart in such pain?
Feel, your warmth next to me
Oh, every step is so hard for me
What I couldn't evade is what
I never thought would happen to me
A smile that lit a spark in me
Is this how feelings are born and turn your mind upside down
Then bring you down and tie you up
The time has come to do
What must be done here for one more time
To find out what fate chose for me
Is this how feelings are born and turn your mind upside down
Then bring you down and tie you up
Why must I play in this wicked game?
Into a world that's ruled by fate
Why must I play in this wicked game?
Falling in love...
The song “Upside Down” by Mechanical Parts Inside is a poignant and emotional take on the powerful emotions that love can evoke. The song begins with the declaration that it is time to do what needs to be done, to find the one person the singer is searching for. As the song progresses, we see the object of the singer’s affection, crossing the street with her dog, and the singer trying to seize the opportunity to connect with her. However, the singer is soon consumed by the intensity of their feelings, questioning how they got into this game of love and why their heart is in pain. The lyrics evoke the sense of hope and excitement that comes with a burgeoning romance, as well as the vulnerability and fear that often accompanies it.
The chorus of the song serves to further emphasize the dichotomy of the emotions being expressed. The repeated line “Is this how feelings are born and turn your mind upside down, then bring you down and tie you up?” suggests the confusion and disorientation that can occur with the onset of strong emotions. The singer is left grappling with the idea that their fate is somehow intertwined with that of the person they love, even as they struggle to come to terms with the implications of this.
Overall, “Upside Down” is a poignant and heartfelt ode to the power of love and the tumultuous emotions that it can evoke. The song expresses the conflicting emotions that come with falling in love, from the excitement of the initial rush of feelings to the anxiety and fear that can come with opening oneself up to another person. Through its powerful lyrics and emotional delivery, “Upside Down” offers a moving meditation on the ups and downs of the journey through love.
Line by Line Meaning
The time has come to do
What must be done here for one more time
To find the one I'm searching for
I am determined to search for the person I am looking for, and I will do whatever it takes to find them, even if it means repeating the same process over and over again.
There she is, crossing the road
Taking her dog out for a walk
Trying to reach her
She turns around and smiles
I see the person I have been searching for, going about her daily routine, and I try to approach her. When she notices me, she acknowledges my presence with a smile.
How did I get into this game?
Why is my heart in such pain?
Feel, your warmth next to me
Oh, every step is so hard for me
I am questioning how I got myself involved in this emotional rollercoaster that is causing me so much pain. I long to feel the warmth of the person I am searching for, but every step towards her feels difficult and challenging.
What I couldn't evade is what
I never thought would happen to me
A smile that lit a spark in me
Is this how feelings are born and turn your mind upside down
Then bring you down and tie you up
Despite trying to avoid catching feelings, the person's smile ignited a spark in me that I never expected. It made me realize how intense and overwhelming feelings can be, and how they can completely consume and trap you.
The time has come to do
What must be done here for one more time
To find out what fate chose for me
Is this how feelings are born and turn your mind upside down
Then bring you down and tie you up
I have reached a point where I need to discover what destiny has in store for me regarding this person. I am also reflecting on the fact that feelings have the power to alter your perspective and actions in drastic ways.
Why must I play in this wicked game?
Into a world that's ruled by fate
Why must I play in this wicked game?
Falling in love...
I am frustrated with the fact that life is often unpredictable and that fate can interfere in our plans. I am also acknowledging the game of love for what it is: sometimes unfair and difficult to navigate, but also capable of making us fall in love.
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