Upside
Planet Asia Lyrics

The meaning of this song is
This song is about never taking things at face value and the power of truth to lift people from ignorance.

Never take things on face value
Don't blindly believe what you are told or what you see without questioning it.

The truth shall set you free, yknahmsayin?
Truth has the power to free people from false beliefs and ignorance.

Truth is the power to resurrect the mentally dead from their state of unawareness
Truth can awaken people from their ignorance and mental dullness.

So on that note, for all my peoples in the U.S.A. Check it out
The song is directed at the people in the U.S.A.

(Up.. side.. down) Uh-huh that's right we gettin down Guess who's comin to yo' town I was lost but now I'm found (up.. down) Now I'm bout to turn America upside down (upside dowwwwn)
The chorus expresses the intention of turning America upside down to bring about change.

(And if you come down) Upside down, upside down (Up, down, ohhhhhhhhhhhhh)
The chorus is repeated twice and emphasizes the message of the song.

It's like the great {?} to who made the Egyptian scriptures I'm spiritual cultivation the way my words entered your dome
The artist compares himself to the Egyptian scribes who documented spiritual knowledge and believes his words have similar transformative power.

No stoppin once the mission is known You know the topic many prophets can't physically show 'em
Once the goal is clear, the artist will not give up. The topic is beyond the physical realm and cannot be shown by any physical means.

And many different pedigrees sent from out the heavens to the chosen So the struggle is maintain some integrity And until it's over, I shall remain a soldier
Many people from different backgrounds were sent from the heavens to guide humanity. The artist is committed to remaining true to his mission until the end.

Like Aztecs with aspects that they govern, it's on want to live, you gotta eat from the tree And reach the degree, the medicine for my peoples is history lost
The Aztecs had a governing system with different aspects. To survive, you must partake of the fruit of knowledge. The singer believes that history is the medicine for his people, but it has been lost.

And in religion, the mystery cost Unofficially off brothers who be frosted mentally
Religion can be costly, and those who do not conform can suffer from mental stress.

Black man recognize the science of life It's all you, right and exact, it's actual fact It's all you, everything in existence The sun the moon the stars the galaxy and every dimension
The black man should understand the principles of life, which are factual and exact. Everything in the universe is interconnected.

Fuck a pagan religion, let's look at the state of our livin And I say it again for all my peoples layin in prison Cause what's the cure if it don't change the condition?
The singer rejects religion and focuses on the reality of people's lives, especially those who are incarcerated. He questions the effectiveness of any treatment that does not address the root cause of the problem.

If it's holy it's pure, undiluted in any form with no mixtures Many claim a parable and scroll the scriptures
Something that is holy is pure and unadulterated. Many people claim to understand religious texts but present them as mere stories or parables.

But what's the story if you never catch the whole adventure And we want the facts right now Or else we bout to turn America, upside down
If you don't get the whole picture, you don't understand the story. The artist demands the facts, and if they are not provided, they will take action.

Poisonous nights, street life, police lights A whole nation of men women and kids that don't eat right It's freedom or death, kingmanship or slaves to success
The artist describes the harsh realities of life for many people in America, where food insecurity is a big issue. He believes people must choose between true freedom or being slaves to material success.

And why the fuck I owe the government net? They're puttin holes in my check While undercovers put the holes in our chest from Every corner to block they got us posin for death some
The singer questions the government's role and the injustice where it takes away people's earning through taxation, and their safety through police brutality.

Get out of this, but most don't even know what the knowledge is Children payin tuition to these brainwashed colleges Still in the same position they had us and still got us in Look at where all the problems begin
Most people don't even know how to get out of their situation. Education is not always a solution as colleges can perpetuate brainwashing. The same issues keep reoccurring and society is the source of these issues.

Where the problem begins, is when you motherfuckers try to pretend And try to act like you ain't really bout the dollars and cents A scholar was sent, to shed some proper knowledge and gems
The root of the problem is when people are dishonest about their intentions and goals. The artist believes he has been given knowledge to impart truth and wisdom.

More than Pradas and Timbs, papi came to father his kin I came to add another part to the trend And add the sword to the devil's lapel
The artist does not care for material possessions but wants to impart wisdom and guide his community. He wants to contribute to a cultural trend and confront evil.

Cause me and him could never have resemblance Simply cause his level is Hell, never I fail Never will and never shall, forever real
The artist is unlike the devil and is unwavering in his convictions and speech, which are grounded in truth and reality.

'Til my words, from now on, 'til I'm dirt Forever with my five fingers put together puttin in work I'm your black star power, the now or never shout of let's get free Your scientist, the future of tomorrow has come
The singer vows to continue working until his dying breath, and he is committed to making a difference. He is a source of inspiration and an advocate of freedom, science, and progress.

And we want some answers right now Or else we bout to turn America, upside down
The artist demands answers to the problems faced by many people. He threatens to cause change if change is not forthcoming.

Yeah, real people All my real people walkin through life Not takin things on face value, knahmsayin?
The singer appeals to real people who are not content with appearances and seek truth and meaning in life.