Top of the World
Barrington Levy/K-OS/Rascalz Lyrics
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And I'm gonna be there
That city's calling
And I'm gonna be there
In Quedat, they wants me
And I'm gonna be there, spreading the vibes
All over the world
Big dogs, from the West, we ride
With the war cry, me amigos at my side
Ready to take the world on, do or die
As the fly down low, lyrical Van Gogh
Stay international with the ill I-D-O
Money making flows, pesos from Mexico
To European ends and yens from Tokyo
Amend for the years that we rocked skid row
In a trash bungalow, trying to juggle our flow
But you know how the struggle go, life move slow
Yo, plus it's extra hard when you got no dough
But we strive on, mentality stay strong
Dropping bombs on the world from North West Saigon
Deep in the Babylon, def gone won watch them run
The heart is wicked and judgment soon come
Now, this is a message in the bottle, like Robinson Caruso
I can't' feel the warmth of the sun, I'm like Pluto
So I open seven shakras, break the seven seals
Bust the dopest poetry rhyme just like Kaleel
Jebron, I bring the dawn to decepticons
It's that of the dreaded fist with Misfit and Red 1
I used to read the psalms and uhh, holy Koran
Now I only read the birds in the trees, then I'm gone
Like a breeze on a summer day, never run away
From the judgment day when Armageddon come say
If I had 24 hours to live, here's what I'd do
I'd make everybody know G-O-D's inside of you
And spread love from Kelowna to Kalamazoo
Cause no matter how many are called the chosen are few
In Paris, they want it
And I'm gonna be there
I hear Indies calling
And I'm gonna be there
In Japan, they're crying
And I'm gonna be there, spreading the vibe
All over the world
Oh yeah, so say, night and day
Well let me hit why y'all with this one, words of the drum
Vocalize my lingo, let you all know where I'm from
Conscious of what goes 'round the world, chores(?) to be done
But still we sticking to the hip hop, constitution
Four elements, we taking it, with that we making it
Honeys be shaking it, my vibe relating it
To the DJs 'round the world, they can done
Spin this in their cipher, and you're sure of the number one spot
In my category, you'll be my heart
So pump that shit for me, through the intercity
So they can bug off the ill hop hop
The Rascalz crew, and you we just don't stop
So take it to the top, and rock the world with the hot onslaught
You can't leave, 'cause the rhythm and rhyme got ya caught
Mother Africa wants me
And we're gonna be there
London City's calling
And I'm gonna be there
West Indies love we
And we're gonna be there, spreading the vibe
All over, all over, oh yeah
Brazil, I hear you calling
The vibes is so right
Tell them already, we have to tell them again
Warn them already, we have to warn them again
Tell them already, we have to tell them again
Tell them already, we have to tell them again
Oh yeah!
The vibe is so right
Tell them they are ready, when you're ready, when you're ready
Tell them they are ready, when you're ready, when you're ready
When you're ready, when you're ready, when you're ready
The vibes is so nice
The lyrics to Barrington Levy/K-OS/Rascalz's song Top of the World express the desire and determination to spread positive vibes all over the world. The song starts with Barrington Levy singing about the cities that want him, including New York, Paris, Indies, Japan, and Brazil. He is ready to answer their call and spread his music and positivity wherever he goes. K-OS then takes over the verses, rapping about the struggles he and his crew have faced in the past and their relentless effort to succeed against all odds. His lyrics touch on themes of financial struggles, perseverance, and the power of music to bring people together. The song ends with the Rascalz joining in to express their commitment to hip-hop and their quest for global recognition.
Line by Line Meaning
In New York they wants me
I am wanted in New York
And I'm gonna be there
I will go to New York
That city's calling
The city is beckoning me
And I'm gonna be there
And I will go there
In Quedat, they wants me
I am wanted in Quedat
And I'm gonna be there, spreading the vibes
I will go there and spread good energy
All over the world
Everywhere I go
Yo, all over the world, spread the vibe
Spread positivity and good vibes everywhere
Big dogs, from the West, we ride
We, the Rascalz, are powerful and ready to take on the world
With the war cry, me amigos at my side
I am accompanied by my friends, ready to fight for our dreams
Ready to take the world on, do or die
We are committed to taking on the world, no matter the risk
As the fly down low, lyrical Van Gogh
I am a talented artist, creating masterpieces with my lyrics
Stay international with the ill I-D-O
Continue to make great music that transcends borders
Money making flows, pesos from Mexico
My music is generating income from places like Mexico
To European ends and yens from Tokyo
My music is reaching audiences all over the world, from Tokyo to Europe
Amend for the years that we rocked skid row
I am correcting the past and making things right through my music
In a trash bungalow, trying to juggle our flow
We were struggling and making music in poor living conditions
But you know how the struggle go, life move slow
Life is difficult, and progress is slow
Yo, plus it's extra hard when you got no dough
It's even harder when you don't have any money
But we strive on, mentality stay strong
But we continue to persevere, and stay mentally strong
Dropping bombs on the world from North West Saigon
We are making a strong impact on the world with our music from our home in North West Saigon
Deep in the Babylon, def gone won watch them run
We are deeply embedded in Babylon (a metaphor for Western culture), and people are starting to take notice and run away from us
The heart is wicked and judgment soon come
People will soon face the consequences of their wicked actions with divine judgement
Now, this is a message in the bottle, like Robinson Caruso
My music is a message that will be heard by anyone who finds it, like Robinson Crusoe's letter in a bottle
I can't' feel the warmth of the sun, I'm like Pluto
I feel disconnected and isolated, like the dwarf planet Pluto
So I open seven shakras, break the seven seals
I am opening my chakras and unlocking my full potential
Bust the dopest poetry rhyme just like Kaleel
I am delivering some of the most impressive and creative rhymes, like the great poet Khalil Gibran
Jebron, I bring the dawn to decepticons
I am bringing light (the dawn) to those who are deceptive or deceitful (decepticons)
It's that of the dreaded fist with Misfit and Red 1
I am working alongside my friends Misfit and Red 1, ready to fight for what we believe in
I used to read the psalms and uhh, holy Koran
I used to read religious texts, seeking guidance
Now I only read the birds in the trees, then I'm gone
Now I seek answers and inspiration from nature, before moving on
Like a breeze on a summer day, never run away
I am like a gentle breeze, always present and steadfast
From the judgment day when Armageddon come say
From the day of judgement, when the end of the world comes, it will be evident
If I had 24 hours to live, here's what I'd do
If I had one day left to live, here is what I would do
I'd make everybody know G-O-D's inside of you
I would help everyone realize that God is inside of them
And spread love from Kelowna to Kalamazoo
I would spread love and positivity from Kelowna to Kalamazoo (across North America)
Cause no matter how many are called the chosen are few
Despite the number of people called, only a few are truly chosen by God
In Paris, they want it
I am wanted in Paris
And I'm gonna be there
And I will go there
I hear Indies calling
I am hearing a call from the West Indies
And I'm gonna be there
And I will go there
In Japan, they're crying
People in Japan are moved to tears by my music
And I'm gonna be there, spreading the vibe
And I will go there and continue to spread good energy
Oh yeah, so say, night and day
Always, without fail
Well let me hit why y'all with this one, words of the drum
Let me share my message with you, communicated through music
Vocalize my lingo, let you all know where I'm from
Share my style of music and introduce myself
Conscious of what goes 'round the world, chores(?) to be done
Aware of global issues and prepared to take action
But still we sticking to the hip hop, constitution
Despite the challenges, we remain committed to the hip hop genre
Four elements, we taking it, with that we making it
With the fundamental elements of hip hop, we will succeed
Honeys be shaking it, my vibe relating it
Our music makes people dance and feel good
To the DJs 'round the world, they can done
Our music can be played and enjoyed by DJs everywhere
Spin this in their cipher, and you're sure of the number one spot
If DJs spin our music, they will be guaranteed to have a top hit
In my category, you'll be my heart
In my genre or category of music, you will have my support
So pump that shit for me, through the intercity
Play my music loud and broadcast it throughout the city
So they can bug off the ill hop hop
The haters will be put off by our great hip hop music
The Rascalz crew, and you we just don't stop
We, the Rascalz, are unstoppable
So take it to the top, and rock the world with the hot onslaught
Rise to the top and continue to produce amazing music that rocks the world
You can't leave, 'cause the rhythm and rhyme got ya caught
Once you hear and feel our rhythm and lyrics, you will not want to leave
Mother Africa wants me
I am needed in Africa
And we're gonna be there
We will go there
London City's calling
I am being called to London
And I'm gonna be there
And I will go there
West Indies love we
We are loved by the West Indies
And we're gonna be there, spreading the vibe
We will go there and continue to spread good energy
All over, all over, oh yeah
Everywhere, without a doubt
Brazil, I hear you calling
I am being called to Brazil
The vibes is so right
The energy and atmosphere are perfect
Tell them already, we have to tell them again
We need to share our message multiple times to ensure it is heard
Warn them already, we have to warn them again
We must continue to warn others and raise awareness about important issues
Tell them already, we have to tell them again
Again, we need to share our message multiple times to ensure it is heard
Tell them already, we have to tell them again
Once more, we must continue to send our message
Oh yeah!
Absolutely!
The vibe is so right
The energy and atmosphere are perfect
Tell them they are ready, when you're ready, when you're ready
Let them know they are prepared, when they are actually prepared
Tell them they are ready, when you're ready, when you're ready
Again, let them know they are prepared when they are actually prepared
When you're ready, when you're ready, when you're ready
Only when they are truly prepared
The vibes is so nice
The energy and atmosphere are great
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cristian Marcelo Bahamonde, Romeo Antonio Jacobs, Kevin Deron Brereton, Barry Patrick Leonard, Richard Taylor, Barrington Levy, Rebecca A Johnson
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