I’m living Upside Down in a topsy-turvy world
Where bad men are rewarded
And sometimes it feels like everything I stand for
Was a lie.
As morality and kindness are flushed away like refuse
Round bar and coffee tables, or over social media
And people either hate or worship those with lots of riches
Without seeing money as a tool
I’m living Upside Down in a topsy-turvy world
Where bad men are rewarded
And sometimes it feels like everything I stand for
Was a lie.
And I don’t think they see the beauty
In everyday interactions
In fleeting dark reflections
In the steam rising from a coffee cup
Or a boiling pot of pasta
In moving without controlling
Or long-awaited violet tea
I’m living Upside Down in a topsy-turvy world
Where bad men are rewarded
And sometimes it feels like everything I stand for
Was a lie.
Gathering brand names and information
They ransom of this nation As they betray our children
And then betray their friends
I’m living Upside Down in a topsy-turvy world
Where bad men are rewarded
And sometimes it feels like everything I stand for
Was a lie.
And no I cannot build your playroom
No I cannot love your plumber
No I do not want a social worker
Or a teacher as a lover
No I cannot be your perfect Princess
No I cannot be your Mother
No you haven’t ever got me right
I’m a luxury loving horror
It’s just that many of my luxuries
Are different from your luxuries
And freedom is the best of these
And money buys you freedom I’m living Upside Down in a topsy-turvy world
Where bad men are rewarded
And sometimes it feels like everything I stand for
Was a lie.
Money buys you pretty things
I do not need a lot of them
But what I need are expensive things
But I’m not going to beg for them
The people I like have kindness
The people I like have manners
The people I like think of others
The people I like want the best for them
The people I like don’t define what
Best means for another.
I’m living Upside Down in a topsy-turvy world
Where bad men are rewarded
And sometimes it feels like everything I stand for
Was a lie.
(For those of you that didn't already know I also write songs, and poetry. Please feel free to contact me re publication, if you want to see more, or to record or put music to it. My email address is v.luckie@gmail.com my phone number is 07590 677773)