Upside Down
Robert Plant a Lyrics


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Cross my armored sword
And see what I can see
My king is at the kitchen
Sayin' the queen is on a leave

I am wishful lady
The reason is a whole
Far somewhere in the east fighting in the war

And the world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world has turned upside down

Burning our lives and ruining Mother Chant
Plays with that in mind, hanging from a cross
Oranges and lemons going for the sun
Fifty million elders facing desperately wrong

And the world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world has turned upside down

The world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world has turned upside down

Upside down, inside up
Upside down, inside up, all the way round
Upside down, inside up
Upside down, inside up, all the way round

The world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world has turned upside down

The world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world's upside down
The world has turned upside down

The world's upside down
The world's upside down




The world's upside down
The world has turned upside down

Overall Meaning

"Upside Down" is a song by Robert Plant that delves into themes of power struggles and the crumbling of societal norms. The opening lines of the song suggest a world in which there are knights and royalty, with a king at the kitchen and soldiers fighting far away in the east. However, the chorus presents a contrasting image, stating that the world has turned upside down. This line is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the significance of the shift and its pervasiveness in society. The rest of the song discusses further examples of this upheaval, such as the destruction of Mother Chant and the oppression of elders. It is left to the listener to interpret the causes and implications of these changes, but the mood of the song is one of uncertainty and unrest. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus and add an additional phrase: "Upside down, inside up, all the way round." This implies that not only has the world changed, but the internal beliefs and values of individuals are also being challenged and distorted.


Overall, "Upside Down" paints a picture of a chaotic and disorienting world, where nothing is stable or secure. It touches on political, social, and philosophical issues, but does so in a vague and poetic way that leaves room for interpretation.


Line by Line Meaning

Cross my armored sword
I am preparing for battle


And see what I can see
I am curious and keen to explore


My king is at the kitchen
The usual order of things has been disrupted


Sayin' the queen is on a leave
The ruling authority is temporarily absent


I am wishful lady
I am hopeful and optimistic


The reason is a whole
The reason for my hopefulness is many-fold


Far somewhere in the east fighting in the war
I have a loved one fighting in a distant war


And the world's upside down
The state of affairs is in complete disarray


Burning our lives and ruining Mother Chant
We are destroying ourselves and our natural world


Plays with that in mind, hanging from a cross
We suffer for our mistakes and misdeeds


Oranges and lemons going for the sun
Even mundane things seem confused and out of place


Fifty million elders facing desperately wrong
Many wise leaders are struggling to make sense of the chaos


Upside down, inside up
The world is completely reversed


Upside down, inside up, all the way round
Everything has been turned on its head


The world has turned upside down
Everything has changed in a dramatic and unexpected way




Lyrics © CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID BARRATT, PHILIP JOHNSTONE

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Comments from YouTube:

@edmundr34

Love this song! I grew up with Led Zep and Plants later works (66 to Timbuktu) it's a shame this song isn't on the ol' Spotify

@ronmoore4720

This is my favorite album to listen to as I drive through 29 Palms and Joshua Tree.

@williampatrick2971

ShAme nobody knows of this album. My was-to-be step dad bought me this in 2004 and I listened to it In my car for at least a year

@kiwizeppelin

Was finally released as part of the 66 to Timbuktu box set

@alexkx8599

Yes, but was it not released somewhere else before? Like the b-side of something?

@beverlyotoole7699

it's awesome!!!!!!

@michaelcrolla8413

Why is this album not on I tunes?

@jennellewheeler2293

Love the song Upside Down song by Robert plant. .. very much soo

@joepadilla8802

This is was on my prom dvd

@freddytheshadowninja

The song that plays when you enter a Lovecraftian hellscape in the middle of Hawkins, Indiana.

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