Up on the Downside
Ocean Colour Scene Lyrics


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This England made me
Between the war and a rockets flying
You found the crib that saves me
And teach me wrong and right

Then the world was talking
It never got it's chance to say
When there's too much talking
Nobody hears the words you say

[Chorus]
You won't see
Baby now I want you
These blind communications
Only last throughout the year
And half of what we're saying
Is halfway in a truth
And blind communications
For a million hearts and fools

I am a witness
To a land of a million fools
All placing bets on life
Then hate the ones you lose
And all the lonely
Never get the chance to say
That their one and only
Would be the chance to even play

[Chorus]

Hello Monday
The week is just a blur
I've been burning bridges
And now I'm begging at your door
So I keep on working
'cause it's a chance for me to pay
But too much talking
When you believe the words I say





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In the song Up on the Downside by Ocean Colour Scene, the singer speaks of the lessons he has learned growing up in England between wars and rockets flying. He credits someone in his life with saving him and teaching him right from wrong, likely referencing the struggles he and many others faced during times of conflict. The second verse speaks on the power of words, and how often people talk so much that nothing is truly heard. He sings that communication only lasts for so long, and only half of what people say is true. The chorus echoes this sentiment, declaring that blind communication only lasts for a limited time, and will only resonate with some.


The third verse takes on a more critical tone, as the singer labels England a "land of a million fools." He describes people placing bets on their own lives and hating those who lose. He also speaks of the loneliness felt by those who never get a chance to truly speak and be heard. The final verse is the most personal, as the singer admits to burning bridges in his life and now begs for forgiveness. He describes himself as constantly working to try and pay off his wrongdoings but recognizes that words without action mean nothing.


Overall, the song seems to lament the state of communication and understanding in the world, particularly in England. The singer recognizes the flaws in the way society operates and points out the unfairness and consequences of blind communication.


Line by Line Meaning

This England made me
Growing up in England has shaped who I am


Between the war and a rockets flying
I was born during a time of warfare and conflict


You found the crib that saves me
You gave me a home and a sense of security


And teach me wrong and right
You taught me the difference between good and bad


Then the world was talking
There was a lot of noise and chaos around us


It never got it's chance to say
The world was never given the opportunity to truly express itself


When there's too much talking
When there's an excess of noise and chatter


Nobody hears the words you say
It's difficult to make oneself heard in such a climate


You won't see
You don't understand


Baby now I want you
I need you now more than ever


These blind communications
Our way of communicating is flawed


Only last throughout the year
Our attempts at communication only last for short periods of time


And half of what we're saying
Only part of what we communicate is truly honest or accurate


Is halfway in a truth
Even when we are honest, we are only telling part of the story


And blind communications
Our lack of understanding and connection in communication


For a million hearts and fools
Many people are struggling with this same issue


I am a witness
I've experienced firsthand


To a land of a million fools
To a world full of people who are mistaken or misguided


All placing bets on life
We're all taking risks and hoping for the best


Then hate the ones you lose
But we often blame others for our misfortunes


And all the lonely
Those who are isolated or disconnected


Never get the chance to say
Don't get to share their thoughts or feelings with others


That their one and only
Their true love and connection


Would be the chance to even play
Is something they've never had the opportunity to experience


Hello Monday
A new week begins


The week is just a blur
The days blend together and time seems to pass quickly


I've been burning bridges
I've been damaging important relationships


And now I'm begging at your door
Asking for forgiveness or help from someone I've wronged


So I keep on working
I continue to strive and put in effort


'cause it's a chance for me to pay
In order to make amends or repay what I owe


But too much talking
Incessant chatter or empty promises


When you believe the words I say
But if you truly understand what I mean and trust me


Chorus
Repeating earlier lines about our flawed communication and need for human connection




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAMON MINCHELLA, OSCAR LLOYD HARRISON, SIMON FOWLER, STEPHEN CRADOCK

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Matheus Santana

This England made me
Between the war and a rockets flying
You found the crib that saves me
And teach me wrong and right
Then the world was talking
It never got it's chance to say
When there's too much talking
Nobody hears the words you say
You won't see
Baby now I want you
These blind communications
Only last throughout the year
And half of what we're saying
Is halfway in a truth
And blind communications
For a million hearts and fools
I am a witness
To a land of a million fools
All placing bets on life
Then hate the ones you lose
And all the lonely
Never get the chance to say
That their one and only
Would be the chance to even play
You won't see
Baby now I want you
These blind communications
Only last throughout the year
And half of what we're saying
Is halfway in a truth
And blind communications
For a million hearts and fools
Hello Monday
The week is just a blur
I've been burning bridges
And now I'm begging at your door
So I keep on working
'cause it's a chance for me to pay
But too much talking
When you believe the words I say
You won't see
Baby now I want you
These blind communications
Only last throughout the year
And half of what we're saying
Is halfway in a truth
And blind communications
For a million hearts and fools



All comments from YouTube:

Novice

I have spent years searching for this song after if being on pes 2010, I have finally found it. Brilliant song

HARD2theCORE

if u just typed pes 2010 songs u would find it

A guy called Marcos

Same here. Finally found it

김재동

Chhers!

김승한

Same!

Mustafa Osman

Me too 😭

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Adrián Who

Pes 2010 tiene la mejor música de todos los juegos!

Daniel Niño

Totalmente de acuerdo, y eso que esta salía era como una versión cortada, pero también Ruby, Party Hard, Pretend that you´re alone

Yeez

POSTA AMIGO

Alexis xd

Al fin un hombre con buena cultura

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