Up & Down
The Dead Presidents Lyrics


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Yeah
You said you would've came back
All I had to do was ask
And it's hard to deal with that
You didn't know that I missed you
All I had to do was ask
And it's hard to deal with that
I'm not one to deal with the games and all this
Anxiety, all the pains, and solace
It's insane, let's be done and call it
Cause you can't be honest
Up & down I give up ground
Up & down another round
And it's our sound it goes up and down
Up and down, Up and down
I didn't know that I loved you
Till the moment that you left
And I never told you that
Cause ever since
I've been thinkin'
Bout the good times and the bad
And it's hard to deal with that
I'm not one to deal with the pain and all this
Anxiety floods my brain and fogs it
Just be honest




It's our sound it goes up and down
Up and down

Overall Meaning

The Dead Presidents's song Up & Down is a poignant reflection on the challenges of dealing with a relationship that has its ups and downs. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and longing that arises when one partner leaves abruptly without realizing the impact of their decision. The singer struggles with the pain and anxiety that comes with the territory of a turbulent relationship. He reflects on the good times and bad, wondering what could have been different, but ultimately realizes that he must let go. His message is clear: honesty is the key to any successful relationship, and without it, things are bound to go up and down.


One of the most interesting aspects of this song is how relatable it is to so many people. The theme of a relationship that has its ups and downs strikes a chord with anyone who has ever been in a tumultuous romance. The melody and beats create an emotional connection that enhances the lyrics' power and provides a sense of catharsis for listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Beginning of the song


You said you would've came back
You promised to come back


All I had to do was ask
You said I only had to ask


And it's hard to deal with that
It's tough to accept


You didn't know that I missed you
You were unaware that I missed you


All I had to do was ask
You said I only had to ask


And it's hard to deal with that
It's tough to accept


I'm not one to deal with the games and all this
I don't like playing games or dealing with unnecessary stress


Anxiety, all the pains, and solace
The anxiety and all the pain and comfort that come with it


It's insane, let's be done and call it
It's crazy, let's end this relationship


Cause you can't be honest
Because you're not truthful


Up & down I give up ground
Our relationship is fluctuating, and I'm usually the one losing


Up & down another round
We're on this up and down cycle again


And it's our sound it goes up and down
That cycle of ups and downs is the sound of our relationship


Up and down, Up and down
Repeating the cycle of ups and downs


I didn't know that I loved you
I didn't realize how much I loved you


Till the moment that you left
I didn't realize it until you were gone


And I never told you that
I never expressed my love to you


Cause ever since
Because after


I've been thinkin'
I've been reflecting


Bout the good times and the bad
About all the times we had, both the good and the bad


And it's hard to deal with that
It's tough to accept


I'm not one to deal with the pain and all this
I don't like dealing with this emotional pain


Anxiety floods my brain and fogs it
The anxiety clouds my judgment


Just be honest
Please be truthful


It's our sound it goes up and down
Our relationship has this cycle of ups and downs, which is our sound


Up and down
Our relationship keeps fluctuating




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Written by: Alex Nerney, Dale McManus, Joe Bills

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