☝️ Key Points
- The song 'Upside Down' describes an emotional rollercoaster in an unequal love relationship.
- The protagonist is emotionally confused and overwhelmed by the love of the other person.
- Despite the conscious infidelity of the partner, the protagonist values the love received greatly.
- Although the other partner is charming and attractive and continues to play the 'field', the protagonist cannot stop their love.
- The protagonist probably still has a place in their heart for the partner despite all the infidelity and difficulties; that is the essence of the song.
Interpretation
The song 'Upside Down' by
Diana Ross is about the emotionally swirling experience of an unequal love relationship. The repeated refrain "Upside down you're turnin' me" suggests that the protagonist is emotionally confused and overwhelmed by the other person's love.