Ari Koivunen (born June 7, 1984, Kouvola) is a Finnish heavy metal singer w… Read Full Bio ↴Ari Koivunen (born June 7, 1984, Kouvola) is a Finnish heavy metal singer who rose to fame as the winner of the Finnish singing competition Idols in 2007. He has since gone on to become one of Finland's most popular and best-selling recording artists.
Koivunen is a member and a vocalist of two Finnish bands: Ari Koivunen (2007-) and Amoral (2008-).Ari Koivunen's debut album, 'Fuel for the Fire', was officially released on the 30th of May 2007. The songs for the album were made by wellknown Finnish metal musicians and song writers such as Janne Joutsenniemi (SubUrban Tribe, Stone), Jarkko Ahola (Teräsbetoni), Marco Hietala (Nightwish, Tarot), Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius) and Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica), among others. Recording musicians were Tuomas Wäinölä (Kotipelto, Nylon Beat), Mikko Kosonen (Maija Vilkkumaa), Nino Laurenne (Thunderstone), Mirka Rantanen (Thunderstone), Mikko Kaakuriniemi (Kotipelto), Pasi Heikkilä (45 Degree Woman) and Janne Wirman (Children Of Bodom). The first single from that album, 'Hear My Call', was released on May 11, 2007.

On June 11, 2008, Ari Koivunen (the band) published the second album - 'Becoming'. The major part of the songs were made for this album by Ari Koivunen band.

On November 25, 2008, technical death metal band Amoral announced Ari as their lead vocalist. He made his vocal debut with Amoral in the studio album 'Show Your Colors' May 6, 2009. The album is the fourth official release in Amoral's history but the first one with Ari Koivunen as their vocalist. 'Show Your Colors' reached Finland's chart-position No 19 in the first week. The album was released in the UK May 11, in Germany May 22, in The US. and Canada June 9 and in Japan July 22, 2009. There are two singles released of the album: 'Year Of The Suckerpunch' and 'Gave Up Easy'. Ari toured in Europe with Amoral at autumn 2009.

Amoral works at a moment ( autumn 2010) with it´s fifth album and Ari Koivunen (the band) is in hiatus.

On The Top Of The World
Ari Koivunen Lyrics

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As your eyes catch the sun
You know that your time has begun
And your heart burns like fire
You know you can't walk so you run

Running with the wind in your hair
Running for your dreams 'cause you dare
Running down the foot of the hill

Yes you believe yeah you believe

When you're feeling like this
Yeah you know you can't miss
You know you're on the top of the world
When you're soaring high above
High on everybody's love
You know you're on the top of the world
Yeah you know you're on the top of the world

Catch the tide coming in
ride it fast while you can and you win
Wave your hands in the air
Let them know
Feel your love everywhere
Everywhere

When you're feeling like this
Yeah you know you can't miss
You know you're on the top of the world
When you're soaring high above
High on everybody's love
You know you're on the top of the world
Yeah you know you're on the top of the world

Don't let them tell you, it can't be done
oh, it's over before it's begun
Carry on, carry on

Running with the wind in your hair
Yes you believe yeah you believe

Yeah yeah yeah

When you're feeling like this
Yeah you know you can't miss
You know you're on the top of the world
When you're soaring high above
High on everybody's love
You know you're on the top of the world
Yeah you know you're on the top of the world

The top of the world (2x)

When you're soaring high above
High on everybody's love

You know you're on the top of the world
Yeah you know you're on the top of the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ari Koivunen's song "On The Top Of The World" are all about the feeling of being on top of the world - the feeling of being invincible, on the cusp of something amazing, and ready to take on anything that comes your way. As the song opens, the lyrics talk about your heart burning like fire as you realize your time has begun, and how you can't walk - you have to run. This running is a metaphor for chasing your dreams, and the lyrics implore you to run as fast as you can, down the foot of the hill and towards whatever it is that you are wanting to achieve.

The lyrics then go on to talk about catching the tide coming in and riding it fast while you can, waving your hands in the air and letting everyone know that you are there, feeling your love everywhere. The lyrics then go on to urge you to not let anyone tell you that something can't be done, because it's over before it's even begun. The song ends with a repetition of the main chorus, reminding you that when you're feeling like you're on top of the world, nothing can bring you down, and that you're soaring high above everyone's love.

Overall, the lyrics of this song are very motivational and inspiring, and are meant to encourage listeners to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. The song is all about chasing after what you want in life and not letting anything or anyone stand in your way.

Line by Line Meaning

As your eyes catch the sun
You are aware that it is your time to shine and succeed.

You know that your time has begun
You have started your journey towards the success you crave.

And your heart burns like fire
Your passion and dedication fuels you to succeed.

You know you can't walk so you run
You are eager to chase your dreams and achieve your goals at a fast pace.

Running with the wind in your hair
You are moving forward quickly towards your dreams.

Running for your dreams 'cause you dare
You are brave and unafraid to chase your aspirations.

Running down the foot of the hill
You are going through the difficulties and obstacles that come with chasing your dreams.

Yes you believe yeah you believe
Your belief and confidence in yourself is what motivates you to keep going.

When you're feeling like this
When you feel the intense passion and drive towards success.

Yeah you know you can't miss
You are certain of succeeding and not giving up on your journey.

You know you're on the top of the world
At this point, you have achieved a significant amount of success and you are proud of yourself.

When you're soaring high above
When you have surpassed your previous success levels and are achieving greater things.

High on everybody's love
Your success is recognized and appreciated by people in your life.

Catch the tide coming in
Take advantage of imminent opportunities to succeed.

ride it fast while you can and you win
Work as quickly and efficiently as possible to achieve and maximize success.

Wave your hands in the air
Celebrate success and display happiness to yourself and others.

Let them know
Inform others of your success and how you achieved it.

Feel your love everywhere
Spread positivity and encouragement to others.

Don't let them tell you, it can't be done
Ignore those who are negative about your success and ambition.

oh, it's over before it's begun
Don't let negative thoughts control or discourage you from starting your journey towards success.

Carry on, carry on
Keep persevering and pushing through obstacles to achieve success.

Yeah yeah yeah
A joyful and ecstatic expression of happiness and success.

The top of the world (2x)
The most successful point in your journey towards your aspirations.

When you're soaring high above
When you have surpassed your previous success levels and are achieving greater things.

High on everybody's love
Your success is recognized and appreciated by people in your life.

You know you're on the top of the world
At this point, you have achieved a significant amount of success and you are proud of yourself.

Yeah you know you're on the top of the world
You have overcome obstacles and achieved success, and you are ecstatic and proud of yourself.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL BLAHA, BURIANEK KAREL, JIRI KOUBA, MICHAL STASTNY

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