Upside

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