Top of the World
Greek Fire Lyrics
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Dying on top of the world
I remember the nights
Caught up in dreaming my ‘goodbyes'
Watching the door for anything more than an ordinary life
I remember the days
New beginnings on an open ‘page'
With something to prove and nothing to lose, not a soul to betray
Here I am
Living a dream that I can't hold
Here I am on my own
On top of the world, on top of it all, trying to feel invincible
I'm dying on top of the world
I remember the lies
Caught up in building ‘paradise'
The angels were slaves and demons behaved and
Everything was alright
Here I am
Living a dream that I can't hold
Here I am on my own
On top of the world, on top of it all, trying to feel invincible
I'm dying on top of the world
I hear the crowds beneath me
I'm wishing they could reach me
But I'm ‘on top of the world'
Up here I'm dying alone
Inside the walls of gold, outside of happiness
It's all been a show, too late to confess
No room for heart and soul, no room for innocence
On top of the world, on top of it all, trying to feel invincible
But I'm dying on top of the world
The lyrics in Greek Fire's song "Top of the World" can be interpreted as a reflection of the pitfalls of living a life solely driven by material success and societal expectations. The singer is on top of the world, but ironically, they are dying on top of it. The first stanza describes the singer's futile attempts to feel invincible. They became consumed by their ambition and forgot what truly mattered. The second stanza reminisces the days when they had nothing to lose and were unencumbered by societal pressures. The singer was free to pursue their dreams and had no one to betray. However, as they climbed higher up the social ladder, they became a slave to paradise. They lost touch with their moral compass and began to believe that everything was alright.
The chorus of the song is a bleak reminder of the singer's situation. They are on top of the world, but they are dying, and the crowds beneath them can't reach or save them. The final stanza acknowledges the emptiness of their current situation. The walls of gold may symbolize the material success they have accumulated, but they are left feeling hollow and alone. They realize that it's "too late to confess" and that they have lost their heart, soul, and innocence.
Overall, the lyrics in "Top of the World" serve as a warning to those who prioritize material and societal success above all else. It highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and avoiding the trappings of societal pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
On top of the world, on top of it all, trying to feel invincible
Feeling powerful and unstoppable in a moment of success and triumph
Dying on top of the world
Despite success and triumph, feeling lost and alone
I remember the nights
Caught up in dreaming my ‘goodbyes'
Watching the door for anything more than an ordinary life
Recalling the moments of hopelessness and despair, exploring fleeting desires to escape the mundanity of daily life
I remember the days
New beginnings on an open ‘page'
With something to prove and nothing to lose, not a soul to betray
Remembering the time of starting afresh, with a sense of purpose and determination, and no fear of betrayal
Here I am
Living a dream that I can't hold
Here I am on my own
Realizing the impermanence of success and feeling alone despite achievements
I remember the lies
Caught up in building ‘paradise'
The angels were slaves and demons behaved and
Everything was alright
Reflecting on the illusions and falsehoods created in the pursuit of creating a perfect world where even the good were enslaved and the evil were rewarded
I hear the crowds beneath me
I'm wishing they could reach me
But I'm ‘on top of the world'
Hearing the admiration and adulation of the people below but being unable to connect with them due to being in a position of power
Up here I'm dying alone
Inside the walls of gold, outside of happiness
It's all been a show, too late to confess
No room for heart and soul, no room for innocence
Feeling disconnected from genuine emotions due to being surrounded by material possessions, and being unable to admit the truth to oneself
On top of the world, on top of it all, trying to feel invincible
But I'm dying on top of the world
Despite external success and triumph, feeling lost and alone inside
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MyintHtunNaing
"TOP OF THE WORLD" lyrics
On top of the world, on top of it all, trying to feel invincible
Dying on top of the world
I remember the nights
Caught up in dreaming my ‘goodbyes’
Watching the door for anything more than an ordinary life
I remember the days
New beginnings on an open ‘page’
With something to prove and nothing to lose, not a soul to betray
Here I am
Living a dream that I can’t hold
Here I am on my own
On top of the world, on top of it all, trying to feel invincible
I’m dying on top of the world
I remember the lies
Caught up in building ‘paradise’
The angels were slaves and demons behaved and
Everything was alright
Here I am
Living a dream that I can’t hold
Here I am on my own
On top of the world, on top of it all, trying to feel invincible
I’m dying on top of the world
I hear the crowds beneath me
I’m wishing they could reach me
But I’m ‘on top of the world’
Up here I’m dying alone
Inside the walls of gold, outside of happiness
It’s all been a show, too late to confess
No room for heart and soul, no room for innocence
On top of the world, on top of it all, trying to feel invincible
But I’m dying on top of the world
-Greek Fire
@bradleyilagan3939
This song once again reminded me how Big Hero 6 was one heck of a movie.
-from someone, 2020
@greekarmyeve4245
Mee
@clarasofiabaezgarnica7242
the best disney movie of all :3
@knifefen9915
B r u h
@guccinutsack6405
That's where you're wrong buckaroo one piece golden age is better
@cass7366
same
@berrytired
Why aren't these guys famous?? This totally deserves more views.
@Mihawk1848
Agree. My daughter was playing the big hero 6 clips with this song playing and i was half listening when suddenly heard the chorus..and wow!! I quickly searched for the title and ended up here.
@theprophesy874
Lol..u hve no idea how famous ths guy really is..his name is moon and hes a major part of a radio show called 105.7 the point rite here in st louis Missouri..trust me ths guy is very famous..love listening to him and along with the rest of the crew on 105.7 the point!!!
@kidrfc
@@theprophesy874 doesnt sound very famous...