Right Side Up
Van Zant · Brother To Brother [2003]
There I stood the livin' dead
When I saw the face so familiar
Hoverin' like a voice over my head
It took me back to that October
I was playing to the crowd
I was suddenly stone cold sober
When I heard a voice calling out loud
He said...
Boy you're headed down the road that leads nowhere
There's only one direction you can turn, only love can take
you there
Right Side Up
Feel it from the inside
Hot side out
When you're on the downslide
Don't be afraid
Of prayin to love
Hot side out, or Right side up
Well I ain't here to preach no sermon
But for me it was the truth
When the wind would crack and the thunder roared
Lord I thought that I was bulletproof
I was headed down the road to nowhere
There's only one direction you can turn, only love can take
you there
Right Side Up
Feel it from the inside
Hot side out
When you're on the downslide
Round and round
Down and out
Don't tell me that's what you're all about
Right Side Up
Feel it in your heartbeat
Don't back down
Walking down the right street
Don't be afraid
Of prayin to love
Hot side out, or Right side up
Once you get straight, you're headed in the right direction
You can see it clearly for the first time
Think you finally got the right side up
Oh things are looking up
I was headed down the road to nowhere
There's only one direction you can turn, only love can take
you
Love can take you
Love can take you there
(Right Side Up)
Feel it from the inside
(Hot side out)
When you're on the downslide
Round and round
Down and out
Don't tell me that's what you're all about
Right Side Up
Feel it in your heartbeat
Don't back down
Walking down the right street
Don't be afraid
Of prayin to love
Hot side out, or Right side up
Oh right side up
(Feel it in your heartbeat)
Right side up
(Walking down the right street)
Right side up
Oh right side up
Right side up
Right side up
Right side up
Right side up
Right side up
Right side up
Right Side Up
Van Zant's "Right Side Up" serves as a standout track on his 2003 album, Brother To Brother. As a member of The Outlaws and a key figure in Southern rock history, Van Zant brings his signature melodic sensibility to this recording. The song exemplifies the polished production and vocal delivery characteristic of his solo career during this period, blending classic rock elements with a refined sound. It stands alongside other notable tracks on the album, contributing to a cohesive body of work that reflects his enduring influence in the genre. The recording captures the essence of his musical journey, offering a listenable and engaging piece that honors the legacy of Southern rock while establishing his own distinct voice.