Which way is up, what's goin' down?
I just don't know, no
I don't know, I don't know
C'mon turn around
Which way is up, what's goin' down?

The world is moving much too fast
Enjoy the good things and make them last
Each day there's something new to learn
Everyday is a new way for what you learn

I've gotta make money, I've got to live
I'm not complainin', that's just the way it is
A ball and chain around my neck
The more I dig out, the deeper I get

Which way is up, what's goin' down?
I just don't know, no
C'mon turn around, people

Which way is up, what's goin' down?
I just don't know, no
C'mon turn around

Got a whole new outlook on life itself
I'm gonna make it, won't settle for nothin' else
It's up to me to achieve it
And I know I will 'cause I believe it

The more I know, the more I'll grow
Knowledge is key and I wanna flow
This ball and chain is comin' off my neck
I'm gonna pick this ball and chain
I'm gonna put it in check

Which way is up, what's goin' down?
I just don't know, no
C'mon turn around, help me

Which way is up, which way is up?
Which way is up? That way
Which way is up?

Which way?
Which way?

Which way? That way
Which way? That way
Which way? That way

Writer : WHITE, BARRY / PERRY, JACK W. / RASHEED, DOUG
Copyright : Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group