Upside Down
Miracle of Sound Lyrics


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When night is falling
And all the lights they flicker, fade
Reflections crawl through the mirrors

A distant calling
A hum inside the current's phase
The silent sprawl ever nearer
It's in the cracks in the walls
Always watching you
Into the black ever fall

When everything is upside down
When you're yelling but you make no sound
Life is gonna spin you round
Oh and get a little bit stranger

And when everything is upside down
A tremor in the underground
The nights are gonna take this town
Oh and get a little bit stranger
Stranger

Push the kinetics
A troubled spirit breaking through
A bitter debt to repay now

But don't you dread it
A friend would never lie to you
Helping you get through the pain now

And when everything is upside down
When you're yelling but you make no sound
Life is gonna spin you round
Oh and get a little bit stranger

When everything is upside down
A tremor in the underground
The nights are gonna take this town
Oh and get a little bit stranger
Stranger

Lost in the spaces behind
Hold out a hand in your mind
Don't have to face it alone

It's in the spaces behind
Ever watching you
It's in your sight when you're blind

And when everything is upside down
When you're yelling but you make no sound
Life is gonna spin you round
Oh and get a little bit stranger

When everything is upside down
A tremor in the underground
The nights are gonna take this town
Oh and get a little bit stranger
Stranger

Lost in the spaces behind




Hold out a hand in your mind
Don't have to face it alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Upside Down" by Miracle of Sound delve into themes of confusion, uncertainty, and the struggle to maintain one's sense of self in a world that feels disorienting and strange. The opening lines, "When night is falling, / And all the lights they flicker, fade / Reflections crawl through the mirrors," set a haunting and eerie atmosphere. This can be interpreted as the singer being enveloped by darkness and losing their sense of stability.


The mention of a "distant calling" and a "hum inside the current's phase" further emphasizes the disconnection the singer feels from their surroundings. It implies a sense of being pulled toward something unknown and unexplainable. The "silent sprawl ever nearer" suggests an impending change or event that is lurking in the shadows.


The chorus encapsulates the chaotic state the singer finds themselves in. "When everything is upside down, / When you're yelling but you make no sound," portrays a sense of frustration and powerlessness. It symbolizes a feeling of being unheard or overlooked. The mention of life spinning around and things getting stranger also suggests a loss of control and a sense of being dragged into unfamiliar territory.


The verse about "pushing the kinetics" and a "troubled spirit breaking through" suggests that the singer is facing internal struggles and emotional turmoil. The mention of a "bitter debt to repay now" indicates a sense of responsibility or obligation that they must confront. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the line "A friend would never lie to you / Helping you get through the pain now," suggesting that there is support available to the singer in their journey.


The lyrics convey the message that in times of confusion and disarray, it is important to seek connection and reach out for support. The lines "Lost in the spaces behind / Hold out a hand in your mind / Don't have to face it alone" reinforce the idea that one doesn't have to face their struggles alone. The song encourages the listener to seek solace and strength within themselves and reach out to others for assistance and guidance.


Overall, "Upside Down" explores the emotions and challenges associated with feeling disoriented and lost. It acknowledges the confusion and chaos that can arise in life, while offering a message of hope and the importance of reaching out for help during difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

When night is falling
During times of darkness and uncertainty


And all the lights they flicker, fade
When hope and optimism recede


Reflections crawl through the mirrors
Self-reflection and introspection become apparent


A distant calling
A faint but persistent voice or message


A hum inside the current's phase
A continuous vibration within the flow of life


The silent sprawl ever nearer
The silent, unseen influence that approaches


It's in the cracks in the walls
Hidden and unnoticed, yet always present


Always watching you
Constantly observing and aware of your actions


Into the black ever fall
Descending deeper into the unknown or darkness


When you're yelling but you make no sound
Feeling unheard and unable to express yourself


Life is gonna spin you round
Life will bring unexpected changes and challenges


Oh and get a little bit stranger
Things will become unfamiliar and out of the ordinary


A tremor in the underground
A disturbance or disruption beneath the surface


The nights are gonna take this town
The darkness and uncertainty will prevail


Push the kinetics
Moving forward and taking action


A troubled spirit breaking through
An unsettled or burdened soul finding liberation


A bitter debt to repay now
A burdensome obligation that must be fulfilled


But don't you dread it
Do not fear or worry about it


A friend would never lie to you
A true friend will always be honest and supportive


Helping you get through the pain now
Assisting in overcoming hardship and suffering


Lost in the spaces behind
Confusion and disorientation in the depths of one's thoughts


Hold out a hand in your mind
Extend mental support and encouragement to yourself


Don't have to face it alone
You don't need to confront challenges by yourself


It's in your sight when you're blind
The answers or solutions are within reach, even when unaware




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Miracle of Sound

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@crumpchump

holy shit yes
gav, my dude, you are amazing, you are so damn good at making music
my favourite musician by far
also the visuals matching the lyrics are god-teir my man
it's so impressive how you don't know sheet music and make the best songs I know (sorry if that's not true but I believe I read it somewhere, like a QnA or FAQ about you)
your FF7 songs are some of the most emotionally investing songs I've ever heard
thank you for being so awesome
your music really helped me escape in the darkest times of my life, I literally would have taken my own life if your music wasn't so fucking good
I've bought and absolutely loved many games I wouldn't have otherwise because of you're songs, some examples being the Far Cry series and Ghost of Tsushima, game company's should be paying you for advertising
the most exciting thing ever was when you released Deep Blue, I'd been hoping you'd make a Subnautica song for ages and I was so happy when you finally did, I did suggest it but that probably had no effect whatsoever lol
love ya man, keep up the good work,
with genuine adoration from Australia

P.S. sorry about all the words but I'm bad at expressing these things and want to make sure it's clear how much I love you and your work, plus I extensively gush over my absolute favourite things.
this comment sort of just functions as a place for me to say things I think wth no coherent structure

TLDR; you're the best



All comments from YouTube:

@miracleofsound

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Enjoy the tunes!!!

@TOCZEKX

It was song that get me into synthwave.
"You Did It. The Crazy Son of a Bitch, You Did It" Better

@WayUpHigh777

Fantastic song and great video for it as well! I'd love to hear your thoughts on season 4!

@miracleofsound

@@WayUpHigh777 Loved it! I'm a huge Kate Bush fan so a certain episode was extra special :)

@JayacX

Gav, my man. The original release of this song was my absolute-god-damn-bloody-phenomenal favourite song of all of your stuff i've ever listened to (i own the first 6 albums and have listened to most stuff since) but... you just went and made it even better. This version is an even bigger banger, keep em coming man

@miracleofsound

@@JayacX Glad you enjoy it so much!

@Bonny-2132

I just get the chills with how the lyrics sync up with the visuals.

@miracleofsound

I was surprised by how well they still fit for S4!

@toaster_toaster2398

Yeah, every "upside down" is golden: Falling onto the mattress, the bike-light lensflares, etc.

@MrFright2010

@@miracleofsound It shows much their creative team cares about the themes, I think.

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