Top Of The World
Bandcamp Lyrics


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I remember our simple days
The paychecks and holidays
The weekends we'd waste away
We're falling, falling apart
I remember we'd drive around
The backstreets with the windows down
The beachwalk they're tearing down
We're falling, falling apart

I remember too much related
To cover up blush that crushed and made it
All come crashing down

We're at the top of the world for a night
It's empty tonight
And I don't know when I'll be coming down
I would stay here forever if you
Came back and came to
But I don't know when I'll be coming down

I remember we used to dream
We'd sleep late and smack between
Before touch came so routine
We're falling, falling apart
In the summer we felt the heat
Between words and beds and sheets
The same heart pound beat for beat
We're falling, falling apart

I thought we'd see tomorrow
A sugarcoat lump sum we could borrow
All came crashing down

We're at the top of the world for a night
It's empty tonight
And I don't know when I'll be coming down
I would stay here forever if you
Came back and came to
But I don't know when I'll be coming down

I'd jump if you would let me




A suicide chump hump, you'd forget me
I thought we'd see tomorrow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bandcamp's song Top Of The World reflect on the simplistic days of youth, where the world was a happy and exciting place. The nostalgic lyrics recall carefree weekends spent with friends, driving around with the windows down, and dreaming of the future. However, as time moves on, the world changes, and the idealistic views of the past fade away, leaving feelings of sadness and disillusionment. The chorus of the song touches on the temporary high that comes with achieving success or reaching the top of the world, but ultimately the reality is that it can be fleeting and unsatisfying. The singer pleads for their lost love to return, hoping to recapture the joyful moments of the past and stay in that happy place forever.


The song perfectly captures emotions that many of us go through as we grow older and reminisce about our past, questioning whether we have achieved what we had hoped for or if we could have done things differently. Perhaps we long for a simpler time, when life was a little easier and our worries were fewer. However, ultimately the key is to remember that life is constantly changing, and we must strive to find joy in the present moment and appreciate the people and experiences that make it special.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember our simple days
Recalling simpler times when life was less complicated.


The paychecks and holidays
Memories of regular workdays and time away from work.


The weekends we'd waste away
Reminiscing about the times spent on leisure activities.


We're falling, falling apart
Suggesting the slow deterioration of their relationship or life circumstances.


I remember we'd drive around
Recalling past moments spent driving around aimlessly.


The backstreets with the windows down
Memories of driving along less-frequented roads with open windows.


The beachwalk they're tearing down
A once-beloved walking location now under construction/destruction.


We're at the top of the world for a night
Metaphorically elevated to an extraordinary height for a short time.


It's empty tonight
Signaling that the current situation is void or lacking.


And I don't know when I'll be coming down
Uncertainty about returning to normalcy after a period of excess.


I would stay here forever if you
Expressing a desire to prolong the current state of enjoyment if accompanied by a significant other.


Came back and came to
Suggesting reconciliation or resolution through communication.


But I don't know when I'll be coming down
Acknowledging the uncertain duration of the current state of bliss.


We'd sleep late and smack between
Recalling the indulgence of sleeping in and relaxing in bed together.


Before touch came so routine
Recollecting a time when physical contact felt novel and special.


In the summer we felt the heat
Recollections of the warmth felt during summertime.


Between words and beds and sheets
Evoking moments shared together between conversations, beds, and linens.


The same heart pound beat for beat
Intensified sensations of intimacy shared between two individuals.


I thought we'd see tomorrow
Hopeful intentions for a future shared together.


A sugarcoat lump sum we could borrow
A monetary gain that is being justified or rationalized in order to reach a desired outcome.


I'd jump if you would let me
A willingness to take risks if it means reaching a desired outcome or person.


A suicide chump hump, you'd forget me
A self-awareness of one's willingness to risk everything for a chance of something greater.


But I don't know when I'll be coming down
A recognition of the uncertainty surrounding the steadfastness of the current state of affairs.




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@enferex

I love this segment. This month started out with some solid releases!
* Untamed Land (as you kindly noted)
* Alda's a Distant Fire
* Noltem's Illusions in the Wake
(And looking forward to Worm's Foreverglade and Outre Tombre's Abysse Mortifere)
Also, please put together a blooper reel. I just did all kinds of things to that 'like' button.

@BenFortier

Definitely hoping to get a blooper reel for the end of the year hahah

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