However, the song is not only about the difficulties of the relationship, it also touches on the strength and resilience of the person on the receiving end of the ill treatment. Faith emphasizes the determination and courage it takes to break free of such a relationship and start over, even if it can be a lonely and difficult path to tread.
The lyrics of "Upside Down" are written in a way that creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and unease. Faith sings about being left feeling "like I'm standing upside down" and being "lost in the fog of doubt." There are references to "being torn between love and hate" and the inability to "escape this feeling of constant despair."
Through this song, Paloma Faith highlights the complexities and challenges of being in a toxic and draining relationship, while at the same time celebrating the strength and determination it takes to make the necessary changes to move on. "Upside Down" serves as a powerful and relatable reminder that it is okay to let go of things that no longer serve us and to find the courage to start a new chapter in life.