Upside is track seven on the 2008 James album Hey Ma and also appears on the Live In 2008 album.
It was first played at the Nambucca tour rehearsal in April 2007 and played at many shows after as the first post-Fresh As A Daisy fruits of James’ reunion. It early gigs it was often referred to as Upside Downside and quickly became a fan favourite.
Tim said the song is about working away from a loved one and missing them.
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Send seasonal greetings from nowhere
I'm working and playing away
Remember the moment of leaving
Yesterday, yesterday
Roll through these towns
Over seas, over mountains
Lucky to work
When work is scarce
Father must feed
Must provide
He must fountain
Left my heart within your care
Upside: love you
Downside: miss you
I'm here you are there.
Upside: working
Downside: hurting
Hear my echo
Dancing bear
Connected to you by a mobile
What I can't do, I can say
Away from you I'm feeling empty
I am raining, I am grey
Upside: love you
Downside: miss you
I'm here you are there.
Upside: working
Downside: hurting
Hear my echo
Dancing bear
My work's about words
And sounds you can taste
Violins and trumpets
Chocolate cakes
Here are some words
Words you can taste
Here are some words
Kissing your face
Upside: love you
Downside: miss you
I'm here you are there.
Upside: working
Downside: hurting
Hear my echo
Dancing bear
I'm working and playing away
Remember the moment of leaving
Yesterday, yesterday
Roll through these towns
Over seas, over mountains
Lucky to work
When work is scarce
Father must feed
Must provide
He must fountain
Left my heart within your care
Upside: love you
Downside: miss you
I'm here you are there.
Upside: working
Downside: hurting
Hear my echo
Dancing bear
Connected to you by a mobile
What I can't do, I can say
Away from you I'm feeling empty
I am raining, I am grey
Upside: love you
Downside: miss you
I'm here you are there.
Upside: working
Downside: hurting
Hear my echo
Dancing bear
My work's about words
And sounds you can taste
Violins and trumpets
Chocolate cakes
Here are some words
Words you can taste
Here are some words
Kissing your face
Upside: love you
Downside: miss you
I'm here you are there.
Upside: working
Downside: hurting
Hear my echo
Dancing bear
Song: | Upside |
Released: | 7th April 2008 |
Main Associated Album (or Single): | Hey Ma |
First Heard Live: | London Nambucca – 12th April 2007 |
- Hey Ma (UK CDR promo 1) :Promo, Album, 2007
- Hey Ma (CDR sampler) :Promo, Album, 2008
- Hey Ma (6-track CDR promo) :Promo, Album, 2008
- Hey Ma (7 tracks CDR promo) :Promo, Album, 2008
- Hey Ma (Europe) :Studio, Album, 2008
- Hey Ma :Studio, Album, 2008
- Hey Ma (USA) :Studio, Album, 2008
- Live in 2008 :Live, Album, 2008
- Hey Ma / The Morning After (Australia) :Studio, Album, 2011
- The Gathering Sound :Compilation, Box Set, 2012
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- Salford University Robert Powell Theatre – 12th July 2010
- Isle Of Wight Festival – 13th June 2010
- Athens Tae Kwondo Arena – 1st May 2010
- Patras Apollon Basketball Arena – 30th April 2010
- Krakow Coca Coca Live Music Festival – 20th August 2009
- Portimao Rock One Festival – 7th August 2009
- Thessaloniki Earth Theatre – 17th July 2009
- Oxegen Festival, Punchestown, Ireland – 10th July 2009
- Dublin Academy – 8th July 2009
- Manchester Central (G-Mex) – 20th December 2008
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- Brighton Dome – 9th December 2008
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- Boston Paradise Rock Club – 15th September 2008
- Boston Paradise Rock Club – 14th September 2008
- Aguedo Largo 1o do Maio – 4th September 2008
- Festival do Norte Alentejano, Crato – 30th August 2008
- Mares Vivas Festival, Porto, Portugal – 19th July 2008
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- Newcastle Academy – 14th April 2008
- Liverpool University – 12th April 2008
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- Chelmsford V Festival – 19th August 2007
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- Edinburgh Corn Exchange – 10th August 2007
- Sudoeste Festival, Zambujeira – 5th August 2007
- Positivus Festival, Salacgriva, Latvia – 28th July 2007
- Athens Olympic Stadium Fly Beeyond Festival – 18th July 2007
- Barcelona Summercase Festival – 14th July 2007
- Madrid Summercase Festival – 13th July 2007
- Oxegen Festival, Punchestown, Ireland – 8th July 2007
- T In The Park – 7th July 2007
- Glasgow Oran Mor – 6th July 2007
- London Hoxton Bar And Grill – 25th June 2007
- Manchester Hilton Cloud 23 Bar – 11th May 2007
- Manchester Club Academy – 30th April 2007
- Manchester MEN Arena – 28th April 2007
- London Brixton Academy – 27th April 2007
- London Brixton Academy – 26th April 2007
- Birmingham Academy – 24th April 2007
- Newcastle Academy – 23rd April 2007
- Glasgow Academy – 21st April 2007
- Carlisle Sands Centre – 18th April 2007
- Dublin Olympia – 17th April 2007
- London Nambucca – 12th April 2007
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