Upside Down
The Jesus and Mary Chain
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We're moving 'round and 'round Can't hear a single sound And when I hit the ground I heard a ringing sound Uh-huh-huh I heard a ringing sound And my head hit the ground Uh-huh-huh Inside I'm upside down You live with so much carelessness 'Cause no one takes you serious That makes you feel so dangerous You wish you never was But you can't see And if you feel there's no one else That you're all alone, you're by yourself Your life is like a broken shell It doesn't really matter to me Doesn't matter to me Doesn't matter to me Knowing you can't see Inside I feel so bad So low I feel so sad Feels like I'm going mad Best friend I've ever had Uh-huh-huh Feels like I'm going mad Best friend I've ever had Uh-huh-huh So low I feel so sad You live with so much carelessness 'Cause no one takes you serious And now you think you're dangerous You never was but you can't see And if you feel there's no one else You're all alone and by yourself Your life is like a broken shell It doesn't really matter to me Doesn't matter to me Doesn't matter to me Knowing you can't see Upside down Upside down Upside down Upside down Upside down Upside down Upside down Upside down Upside down Upside down
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Written by: Billy Reid, William Adam Reid
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Upside Down" is credited as the debut single by Scottish alternative rock band "The Jesus and Mary Chain". It was released on 9 November 1985 by Creation Records in the UK.
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Band MembersThe band "Jesus and Mary Chain" was primarily formed by the brothers Jim and William Reid.
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Track ResponsibilityThe track was produced by Joe Foster, who later gained fame as a member of the band "Television Personalities".
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of alternative rock, and has also been described as indie rock and noise pop.
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Song PopularityDespite its rebellious and noisy sound, "Upside Down" managed to reach No. 34 on the UK Independent Chart.
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Concert ReputationDuring concerts, their typical performance of "Upside Down" was known for being extremely loud and chaotic, often ending in stage destruction.
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Music InfluenceThe song's unique, influential sound was achieved through a combination of simple pop melodies and heavy guitar feedback that would help define the band's sound and the shoegazing genre.
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B-sideThe song's B-side, "Vegetable Man", is a cover of a song by Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd.
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Record Label Significance"Upside Down" was a significant release for Creation Records, for it helped the label gain recognition in the independent music world.
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LegacyLater, bands like My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive would draw heavy inspiration from "Upside Down", making it a key influence in the development of the "shoegaze" genre.
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