The Only Way Is Up
The Kinky Boyz Lyrics

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We've been broken down
To the lowest run
Being on the bottom line
Sure ain't no fun
But if we should be evicted
Ahh, from our home
We'll just move somewhere else
And still carry on

Ahh hold on, hold on
Ooh baby
Ahh hold on
Ooh ooh, yeah
* The only way is up
Baby, for you and me now
The only way is up
Baby, for you and me now... ooh ooh
Now we may not know
Where our next meal is coming from
But with you, by my side
I'll face what is to come
And boy I want to thank you
For loving me this way
Things may be a little hard now
But we'll find a brighter day
Ahh hold on, hold on
Ooh baby
Ahh hold on

Ooh ooh, yeah
* Repeat

Overall Meaning

The Kinky Boyz's song "The Only Way Is Up" is an uplifting anthem about perseverance through difficult times. The lyrics speak to the experience of starting from the bottom and facing adversity, but recognizing that the only direction to go is up. The first verse discusses how the singer and their partner have been broken down to the lowest rung, and being at the bottom is not enjoyable. However, they express a willingness to move forward even if they are evicted from their home. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the only way to go is up, and it is possible for the singer and their partner to achieve success despite their current situation.

The second verse continues with the theme of facing uncertainty but having faith in their relationship. The singer expresses gratitude for their partner's love and acknowledges the challenges they face. The chorus repeats, highlighting the hope that the only way is up, and they will find a brighter day. The song overall is about persevering through tough times, having faith in oneself and one's partner, and believing that things will eventually improve.

Line by Line Meaning

We've been broken down
We've faced tough times and setbacks

To the lowest run
We've hit rock bottom

Being on the bottom line
Being at the bottom is not enjoyable

Sure ain't no fun
It's not a good time

But if we should be evicted
If we lose our home

Ahh, from our home
From the place we currently live

We'll just move somewhere else
We'll find a new place to live

And still carry on
We'll keep going and not give up

Ahh hold on, hold on
We need to keep pushing forward

Ooh baby
My dear

The only way is up
Things can only get better from here