Upside Down
Navigating Shadows: Embracing Pain and Lost Love in 'Upside Down'Lyrics
I wake up and start to panic this feeling I have is tragic
The speaker wakes up and experiences a sense of panic, describing their emotional state as tragic.
I feel like I might go manic hate this shit I can not stand it
The speaker feels the possibility of going manic and expresses strong dislike for their current situation.
Friends and family feel abandoned i'm struggling just to manage
Friends and family feel neglected or abandoned by the speaker, who is struggling to cope with life's challenges.
I'm dabbling in bad habits how'd the fuck I let this happen
The speaker acknowledges engaging in negative behaviors and wonders how they allowed this to happen.
Now I feel like I'm stuck in the upside down
The speaker feels trapped or disoriented, using the metaphor of being stuck in the upside down.
All these dark clouds someone cut the lights out
Dark clouds symbolize negativity, and the speaker wishes for a change or improvement in their circumstances.
Now I feel like I'm stuck in the upside down
Reiteration of feeling stuck in a difficult situation with a call for someone to turn the lights back on.
All these dark clouds someone cut the lights out
Repetition of the feeling of being trapped in a negative state, with a desire for a change in the situation.
I don't really get it I keep my emotions hidden
The speaker struggles to understand their emotions and tends to keep them hidden.
I got some friends that'll listen
The speaker has friends who are willing to listen to them despite their difficulty in expressing emotions.
But I hate talking to people
The speaker dislikes talking to people and prefers to maintain a certain distance from them.
So I keep my distance
The speaker keeps a distance from others due to a perceived coldness and a sense of being different.
My hearts cold and I'm different
The speaker's heart is described as cold, and they acknowledge their inconsistency in maintaining connections.
I'm so inconsistent
The speaker acknowledges their inconsistency in keeping in touch with others.
With keeping in touch
Expression of having said enough and a reluctance to open up further to anyone.
With anyone, I think I've said enough
The speaker hints at a past experience of falling in love and having a tumultuous emotional reaction.
Fell in love and had my head erupt
Reference to the intensity of emotions, with the heart erupting due to falling in love.
Heart stolen by a petty slut
The speaker feels betrayed or hurt by someone they describe as a petty slut.
You can't fix what's already done
An acknowledgment that certain things cannot be fixed once they are done.
Friends and family feel abandoned i'm struggling just to manage
Reiteration of friends and family feeling abandoned, emphasizing the struggle to manage life's challenges.
I'm dabbling in bad habits how'd the fuck I let this happen
Repetition of engaging in bad habits and questioning how the speaker allowed their current situation to occur.
Now I feel like I'm stuck in the upside down
Reiteration of feeling stuck in a negative situation, using the metaphor of the upside down.
All these dark clouds someone cut the lights out
The speaker wishes for someone to bring light into their life by cutting the metaphorical dark clouds.
Now I feel like I'm stuck in the upside down
Repetition of feeling stuck in the upside down, reiterating the desire for a change in circumstances.
All these dark clouds someone cut the lights out
Repetition of the desire for someone to cut the lights out and bring relief from the darkness.
I fell for someone who doesnt give a fuck, I fell for someone I really thought I loved
The speaker reflects on falling for someone who doesn't care, experiencing regret and confusion about love.
Now I just sit around thinking what the fuck have I done
The speaker questions their choices and sits in contemplation, pondering the consequences of their actions.
Now I just sit around drinking in my room till I'm numb
The speaker copes with their emotions by drinking alone in their room until they feel emotionally numb.
But this what I chose, this is how I cope
The speaker acknowledges that their current state is a result of their choices and coping mechanisms.
Feeling so alone, staring at my phone
The speaker expresses a deep sense of loneliness, staring at their phone, possibly waiting for a connection.
Wanna call you up I need to let it go
The speaker wants to let go of past emotions and considers reaching out to someone to move on.
Every time I'm drunk I need to hold you close
The speaker expresses a desire to be close to someone when intoxicated, seeking comfort in those moments.
Friends and family feel abandoned i'm struggling just to manage
Reiteration of friends and family feeling abandoned, highlighting the ongoing struggle to manage life's challenges.
I'm dabbling in bad habits how'd the fuck I let this happen
Repetition of engaging in bad habits and questioning how the speaker allowed their current situation to occur.
Now I feel like I'm stuck in the upside down
Reiteration of feeling stuck in a negative situation, using the metaphor of the upside down.
All these dark clouds someone cut the lights out
The speaker wishes for someone to bring light into their life by cutting the metaphorical dark clouds.
Now I feel like I'm stuck in the upside down
Repetition of feeling stuck in the upside down, reiterating the desire for a change in circumstances.
All these dark clouds someone cut the lights out
Repetition of the desire for someone to cut the lights out and bring relief from the darkness.
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