Top of the World
Barrington Levy/K-OS/Rascalz Lyrics


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In New York they wants me
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
Yo, all over the world, spread the vibe
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

Overall Meaning

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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