The Upside of Down
The Tories Lyrics


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Broken of my hand
Choking on my sin
Box I've locked you in
Sorrow and amends
I'm on the upside of down
Felt alone in a crowd
But things are turning around
And I'm coming back
I'm on the upside of down
I was lost, now I'm found
And I'll relinquish my crown
If it brings me back to you
Providence and crime
Guilt and grace in time
Poured out in my eyes
God and peace of mind
I'm on the upside of down
Felt alone in a crowd
But things are turning around
And I'm coming back
I'm on the upside of down
I was lost, now I'm found
And I'll relinquish my crown
If it brings me back




Wouldn't you say you had pushed me away with a shove?
What would it take to erase all the pain of our love?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Tories' song The Upside of Down explore themes of redemption after a period of turmoil and regret. The first few lines describe a sense of brokenness and guilt, with the singer choking on their own sins and keeping someone else locked away in a mental "box". They seek to make amends for their mistakes and find a way to move forward in the face of adversity.


The chorus, "I'm on the upside of down, felt alone in a crowd but things are turning around, and I'm coming back," expresses a sense of hope and resilience. Despite feeling isolated and lost, the singer is finding a way to regain their footing and make their way back to a happier place. They are willing to give up their "crown" if it means reconnecting with someone they may have pushed away in the past.


The final lines ask a question about the nature of love and forgiveness: "Wouldn't you say you had pushed me away with a shove? What would it take to erase all the pain of our love?" The singer seems to be grappling with how to move forward in a relationship that may have caused them pain but still holds some allure. Ultimately, the lyrics seem to offer a message of hope and redemption, with the possibility of a brighter future even in the face of past mistakes and regrets.


Line by Line Meaning

Broken of my hand
I am feeling hurt and helpless.


Choking on my sin
I am struggling with my regrets and mistakes.


Box I've locked you in
I have unintentionally trapped you and hindered our relationship.


Sorrow and amends
I am experiencing sadness and trying to make things right.


I'm on the upside of down
Things are looking up for me.


Felt alone in a crowd
I felt isolated despite being around others.


But things are turning around
My situation is improving.


And I'm coming back
I am returning from a difficult experience.


I was lost, now I'm found
I was once aimless and now I have direction.


And I'll relinquish my crown
I am willing to sacrifice my pride and status for someone I love.


If it brings me back to you
I am willing to do anything to restore our relationship.


Providence and crime
The balance between fate and wrongdoing.


Guilt and grace in time
Overcoming my remorse with forgiveness and healing.


Poured out in my eyes
My emotions are overflowing and visible.


God and peace of mind
Finding solace in faith and tranquility.


Wouldn't you say you had pushed me away with a shove?
Do you believe that you caused the distance between us?


What would it take to erase all the pain of our love?
How can we move past the hurt and restore our love?




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