Upside And Down
Thumb · Other Songs - Thumb
I've been gone too long, remember who I am?
Hold back...I've got somethinÂ' to say,
"I never wanted to leave now I'm back to stay!"
Never sold me, what I stood for...
No one told me what I'm good for...
So watch out...here I go again...
...ready to stay!
I believe its still in me and I can turn you...
Up...side and down!
If you decide to trust in me then I can really...
Turn...you...around!
Stand up...and have faith in me,
Let me be the voice for people just like me
And you, itÂ's true...
You will be counted too...!
WonÂ't sell me, what I stand for
DonÂ't tell me...no more!
So watch out...here I go again....
...willing to stay!
I believe its still in me and I can turn you..
Up...side and down!
If you decide to trust in me then I can really...
Turn...you...around!
I believe its meant to be that I can turn you...
Up...side and down
If you decide to follow me then I can really...
Turn..you..around!
Upside-down, inside out,
I can turn...you around!
Upside-down, inside out,
Do you believe that I can turn you 'round?
I believe its still in me and I can turn you...
Up...side and down!
If you decide to trust in me then I can really...
Turn...you...around!
I believe its meant to be that I can turn you...
Up...side and down
If you decide to follow me then I can really...
Turn...you...around!
Upside And Down
Thumb's "Upside And Down" stands as a defining track within the English punk rock canon, capturing the raw energy and social commentary characteristic of the genre. Released during the height of the 1980s punk revival, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive instrumentation and biting lyrical content. As a staple of Thumb's discography, the recording reflects the era's focus on political activism and anti-establishment sentiment, resonating deeply with fans of the movement. The track has since become a cornerstone of the band's legacy, frequently cited in discussions regarding the evolution of English punk and its enduring influence on subsequent rock acts. Its enduring popularity underscores its effectiveness as both a musical statement and a cultural artifact from that specific period.