[VERSE 1]

It's taken so long for to realise:
   the way you move on up is down.
The art is learning how to stoop to rise.
   You move on forward goin' around.

[BRIDGE 1]

Don't you know that up is down.
   Don't you know that up is down.
Don't you know that up is down.

[VERSE 2]

A simple lesson any fool can learn:
   to state it simple is profound.
Release your grip, you'll find the key will turn.
   Just shut your mouth 'n make some sound.

[CHORUS 1]

Stop tryin'a find the reason.
   Just let contradiction rule.
Stop tryin'a make this life a science.
   Too much homework makes you late for school.

[BRIDGE 2]

Up is down and movin' forward's
   goin' around.
See the rich get poorer
   while the poor man is crowned.
Make it all bigger,
   just reduce the size.
Add a little order,
   just randomise.

[VERSE 3]

It's funny how we hurt the one's we love.
   And happiness can make us cry.
In this round world the sky below's above.
   We drive in cars and dream to fly.

[VERSE 4]

Just have a trip on all the things you see,
   and all the strangeness that abounds.
You'll find that carefreeness comes easily
   when you throw all your hangups down.

[CHORUS 2]

Stop tryin'a find the reason.
   Just let contradiction rule.
Stop tryin'a make this life a science.
   Too much homework makes you late for school.

(spoken)

Stop tryin'a find the reason.
   Just let contradiction rule.
Stop tryin'a make this life a science.
   Too much homework makes you late for school.

[FADE OUT]

Don't you know that up is down?
Don't you know that up is down?
Don't you know that up is down?
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