- Up-and-Down-0.mp3
- Up-and-Down-0.mp4
- Up-and-Down-I.mp3
- Up-and-Down-I.mp4
- Up-and-Down-dueling-intro.mp3
[Intro]
[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Duet]
Less energy
(But more stress)
Nevertheless
It’s work to me
[Verse 1]
Going up
(Going down)
Walk or run
(Get work done)
[Chorus]
More energy
(But less stress)
Put to the test
It’s work for me
[Bridge]
Less energy
(But more stress)
Nevertheless
It’s work to me
[Verse 2]
Coming down
(That’s what’s up)
Down, down, down
(Upward bound)
[Chorus]
More energy
(But less stress)
Put to the test
It’s work for me
[Bridge]
Less energy
(But more stress)
Nevertheless
It’s work to me
Work, work, work
(Physics’ quirk)
[Chorus]
More energy
(But less stress)
Put to the test
It’s work for me
[Break]
Work, work, work
(Physics’ quirk)
[Bridge]
Less energy
(But more stress)
Nevertheless
It’s work to me
[Outro]
Work, work, work
(Physics’ quirk)
A SCIENCE NOTE
The physics of going up versus down stairs involves different energy expenditures and mechanics:
- Going Up:
- Work Done: You work against gravity, lifting your body weight upward, converting chemical energy in muscles into potential energy.
- Energy Use: More energy is required since you’re actively elevating mass.
- Going Down:
- Work Done: Gravity does most of the work, pulling your body downward. Your muscles act to control descent, absorbing kinetic energy.
- Energy Use: Less energy is consumed, but there is increased stress on joints and muscles due to eccentric contractions.
The biomechanical demand of climbing is greater, while descending requires more balance and control.