Up Down
The Ambassador Lyrics


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If it goes up, then it comes down
You can go up, you can come down
Everything is for a season, seasons go around
Keep lookin’ up to Jesus when it goes down
(Up and down)
Woah uh oh oh
Yeahhh
[Verse 1 – The Ambassador]
You can be up, on top of the world like a polar cap
Neva stressed out, always chest out, shoulders back
Always keep landin’ on your feet, like when you throw a cat
But before you know it, snap, you flat like a yoga mat
You can go from stacked like the Miami Heat then
Overnight its over like God’s plan for Cleveland
From your family eatin’ to family needin’ papa
You were used to feastin’, but then a famine popped up
One day you got a milli a milli, next you try to get a 10
ATM says you silly you silly
You really you really, need to know how to roll with seasons
Ask Job, sometimes you go low without the reasons

[Chorus – Charmaine]
If it goes up, then it comes down
You can go up, you can come down
Everything is for a season, seasons go around
Get ready for your season when it goes down
‘Cause it can go up, down, up down, up, down, up
Get ready for the seasons ‘cause its goin’ down
Keep lookin’ up to Jesus when it goes down
(Up and down)

[Verse 2 – The Ambassador]
You can go to a Benz to a Buick, from a Buick to a Benz
From the fringe to the center, from the center to the fringe
It all depends, you wit all the friends, you wit all the ends
You can bruise ‘em all, and lose it all, you can fall to sin
If you should fall repent, be conscious is most def
Of reconcilin’ power, which is a monster, ask Joseph
He can take a slave, give ‘em city and the key
Straight remedy to hatin’ men to split up families
Don’t get beside yourself, better remind yourself
You never know where you’ll find yourself
Maybe up or down, maybe strong or maybe weak
Yo either way the grace to save ya is the same grace to keep ya

[Chorus – Charmaine]

[Verse 3 – The Ambassador]
I’m not makin’ this up, this is God’s steez
We see it in the pages of the word God-breathed,
We see it through the ages and the word God speaks,
His favorite way to say is through the Lord God Jesus,
God’s on top, when ya seein’ God lead,
We see God on drop, when ya seein’ God bleed,
We see him lifted up, we can see him on his knees,
Sometimes he’s in the cut, one time was on the seas,
Thats why we pray in or outta season, in or outta season,
In or outta season, in or outta season,
We don’t have the power, so our power is the one that
Keeps us from fallin’, but when we fallin’, seek us to come back





[Chorus – Charmaine]

Overall Meaning

The Ambassador's song Up Down is about the unpredictability and cyclical nature of life. The chorus emphasizes that what goes up must come down, and that we must be prepared for the various seasons of life. While we may be on top of the world at one point, we may suddenly find ourselves at the bottom. But no matter what, we must keep our faith in Jesus and trust in his plan for our lives.


In the first verse, The Ambassador describes how we can go from being on top of the world to hitting rock bottom. One day we may have everything we ever wanted, and the next day it can all be taken away from us. He references the story of Job to illustrate that sometimes we may experience hardships for no apparent reason. The second verse emphasizes that we must stay humble and conscious of our actions, and not let our successes get to our heads. The final verse reminds us that God is always in control, and that we must seek his guidance and grace in all seasons of life.


Line by Line Meaning

If it goes up, then it comes down
Everything is temporary and subject to change. Highs and lows are an inevitable part of life.


You can go up, you can come down
Success and failure are both possible outcomes in any situation.


Everything is for a season, seasons go around
Life is cyclical and goes through various stages, both positive and negative.


Keep lookin’ up to Jesus when it goes down
During difficult times, it is important to maintain faith and rely on God for strength and guidance.


You can be up, on top of the world like a polar cap
Feeling successful and on top of the world can be exhilarating, but is temporary and subject to change.


Neva stressed out, always chest out, shoulders back
Confidence is important, but it is also important to remain humble and be prepared for challenges.


Always keep landin’ on your feet, like when you throw a cat
Be resilient and adaptable in difficult situations, like a cat that always lands on its feet.


But before you know it, snap, you flat like a yoga mat
Life can change suddenly and drastically, despite feeling successful or on top of things.


You can go from stacked like the Miami Heat then
Success can be fleeting, like a sports team that appears unstoppable one moment and loses in the next.


Overnight its over like God’s plan for Cleveland
Change is a natural part of life, and can happen suddenly and unexpectedly.


From your family eatin’ to family needin’ papa
Financial circumstances can change quickly and impact entire families.


You were used to feastin’, but then a famine popped up
Prosperous times can be followed by difficult times, creating unforeseen challenges.


One day you got a milli a milli, next you try to get a 10
One can go from abundance to scarcity in a short amount of time.


ATM says you silly you silly
Financial difficulties can arise suddenly and leave one feeling foolish or unprepared.


You really you really, need to know how to roll with seasons
Adaptability is key in life, in order to handle the different seasons and stages that it goes through.


Ask Job, sometimes you go low without the reasons
Even when things seem unfair or undeserved, challenges and difficult times are often inevitable.


Get ready for your season when it goes down
Be prepared for challenges and difficult times, because they are a natural part of life.


You can go to a Benz to a Buick, from a Buick to a Benz
Material possessions or wealth are temporary and subject to change.


It all depends, you wit all the friends, you wit all the ends
One's social circle or financial status can change quickly and unexpectedly.


You can bruise ‘em all, and lose it all, you can fall to sin
Even those who are successful or in positions of power can struggle with personal weaknesses or moral failings.


If you should fall repent, be conscious is most def
It is important to acknowledge and take responsibility for mistakes or transgressions, in order to move forward and grow.


Of reconcilin’ power, which is a monster, ask Joseph
Forgiveness and reconciliation can be powerful tools for healing and moving forward, as exemplified in the story of Joseph.


Don’t get beside yourself, better remind yourself
Stay humble and grounded, and be reminded of your values and priorities.


You never know where you’ll find yourself
Life is unpredictable, and circumstances can change suddenly and unexpectedly.


Maybe up or down, maybe strong or maybe weak
Life can involve a range of experiences, including both positive and negative moments.


Yo either way the grace to save ya is the same grace to keep ya
No matter what one goes through in life, the grace and support of God is always available.


I’m not makin’ this up, this is God’s steez
These concepts and values are rooted in the teachings of God and the Christian faith.


We see it in the pages of the word God-breathed,
The lessons and wisdom about life can be found in religious texts and teachings.


We see it through the ages and the word God speaks,
The consistency of these messages throughout history reinforces their validity and importance.


His favorite way to say is through the Lord God Jesus,
Jesus represents the ultimate embodiment of these values and teachings.


God’s on top, when ya seein’ God lead,
When one is guided by faith and follows the teachings of God, they are more likely to find peace and success in life.


We see God on drop, when ya seein’ God bleed,
Even the most faithful and pious individuals can experience suffering or hardships.


We see him lifted up, we can see him on his knees,
Both exaltation and humility are important in the Christian faith and in life.


Sometimes he’s in the cut, one time was on the seas,
God's presence can be felt in unexpected or unconventional ways.


Thats why we pray in or outta season, in or outta season,
Prayer and faith are important during both good times and bad times in life.


We don’t have the power, so our power is the one that
Human beings have limitations, and must rely on God for ultimate strength and guidance.


Keeps us from fallin’, but when we fallin’, seek us to come back
Even when we make mistakes or stumble, God is always available to provide grace and forgiveness.




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[Intro]
If it goes up
Then it comes down
You can go up
You can come down
Everything is for a season
Seasons go around
Keep looking up to Jesus
When it goes down
(Up and down)

[Verse 1]
You can be up
On top of the world like a polar cap
Never stressed out
Always chest out
Shoulders back
Always keep landing on your feet
Like when you throw a cat
But before you know it, snap
You flat like a yoga mat
You can go from stacked like
The Miami Heat then
Overnight it's over like
God’s plan for Cleveland
From your family eating to
Family needing Papa
You were used to feasting
Then a famine popped up
One day you got a milli a milli
Next you try to get a 10
ATM says, you silly you silly
You really you really
Need to know how to roll with seasons
Ask Job
Sometimes you go low without the reasons

[Hook]
If it goes up
Then it comes down
You can go up
You can come down
Everything is for a season
Seasons go around
Get ready for your season
When it goes down
Cause it can go
Up, down (x3) Up
Get ready for the seasons
Cause its going down
Keep looking up to Jesus
When it goes down
(Up and down)

[Verse 2]
You can go from a Benz to a Buick
From a Buick to a Benz
From the fringe to the center
From the center to the fringe
It all depends
You with all the friends
You with all the ends
You can bruise em all
And lose it all
You can fall to sin
If you should fall repent
Be conscious is most def
Of reconciling power
Which is a monster
Ask Joseph
He can take a slave
Give em city and the key
Straight remedy to hating men to split up families
Don’t get beside yourself
Better remind yourself
You never know where you’ll find yourself
Maybe up or down
Maybe strong or maybe weak yo
Either way the grace to save ya
Is the same grace to keep ya

[Verse 3]
I’m not making this up
This is
God’s steez
We see it in the pages of the word
God-breathed
We see it through the ages and the word
God speaks
His favorite way to say is through the Lord
God Jesus
God’s on top
When ya seeing God lead
We see God on drop
When ya seeing God bleed
We see Him lifted up
We can see Him on His knees
Sometimes He’s in the cut
One time was on the seas
That's why we
(Pray) in or out of season
(It's Christ) in or out of season
(Love) in or out of season
(Live life) in or out of season
We don’t have the power
So our power is the One that
Keeps us from falling
But when we fall
He'll seek us to come back



All comments from YouTube:

@excellmurphy866

I'm battling cancer this song keeps things positive in my life

@bindum2061

Excell Murphy ,Hope your doing good,praying for you

@mariobussey3738

That's what they say bro you just stay calm have faith and stay focused on what God says and by faith cancer will Bow Down step out on faith and tell the devil he is a lie and live like he is a lie and don't accept anything the doctor tells you over What God Says and God says you're already healed

@countyourmiracles.7734

How are you doing today

@richnuwa15

Excell Murphy, how are you doing? Any update from you will strengthen us all even more.

@rogeriogomesdeolinda9788

​@@mariobussey3738amem irmão mandou o papo reto amem Glórias a Deus aleluia

@ibot002

When ever we go low for no reason remember EVERYTHING has its season and you are soon to move out of the down and get into the season of up with Jesus...Lovely song AmbassDORRR...

@ZebbieC

Love this! Speaks on every season you go through you just never know! Teaches you to really be content in wherever you are!

@manofthesword7170

My wife left me yesterday on Easter . Didnt bat and eye packing her stuff . So now I’m outside this morning what next God . I remember this song from a long time ago when life was good and we both used to be in church .

@slickrush8774

This guy should be up there like lecrae

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