The Upwards War And The Down Turned Cycle Lyrics

Lyric discussion by yousaidlove 

Cover art for The Upwards War And The Down Turned Cycle lyrics by Less Than Jake

I think this song is about growing up, moving through the motions of life and having to face a rather dull reality. Yet, no matter how bleak their circumstances are, they always hold onto this hope that things are going to get better and have more meaning. These people always say that they are going to change things, but I think the song is rather cynical, in that this hope of betterment will likely always remain a hope.