Top Of The World
Brandy Feat. Mase Lyrics

Brandy, Dark Child
The artist Brandy and her producer Dark Child are presenting this song.

Mase get Harlem on the rise
Mase represents Harlem and his presence in this song will help bring it to the forefront.

Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
This line invites the listener to get excited and enjoy the song.

I went from Helly Hansen to mini mansions
The artist used to wear Helly Hansen clothes but now lives in luxurious mini mansions.

The girls in Aruba doing belly dancin'
The women in Aruba are enjoying themselves through belly dancing.

Spent half of my advance on jars from Branson
The artist spent half of her advance money on jars from Branson.

To make it through my circumstances
The artist needed this money to help her overcome her difficult situation.

But you know I'm wiser now, move like Tarzan now
The artist has since learned from her hardships and is now smarter and more confident.

Got a butter soft leather just to hide my pound
The artist has a buttery leather jacket that conceals a firearm.

Got a house in the valley, come and find me now
The artist has a house located in a valley that she challenges people to find.

Got enough dough to buy the town
The artist is wealthy enough to buy the entire town.

So I might give a six to my chick, Benz to my mom
The artist will gift a BMW 6 Series to her girlfriend and a Mercedes-Benz to her mother.

Crib so big it look like the center gone
The artist's home is so large it appears the center of town has gone.

Give her a couch just to spill Henney on
The artist's girlfriend can spill Hennessy on a couch without worrying about any damage.

And been a don since Lotto's and Benneton
The artist has been successful since she used to wear Lotto and Benetton clothing.

Some people say that I am not the same girl
Some people believe that fame has changed the artist's personality.

They say I think that I am in my own world
Most people believe that the artist is self-centered and focuses only on herself.

What makes them think that I have changed, yeah
The artist doesn't agree with people that think fame has changed her.

A little dough cannot erase my problems
Money will not solve all of the problems the artist has.

Me, like you, I have to try and solve them
The artist has to deal with and solve her problems like everyone else.

Yes, everything is quite the same, whoa
Despite her fame and money, the artist's life is very much the same as before.

I'm just trying to be me (be me)
The artist is just being herself and trying to stay true to herself despite her fame.

Doing what I got to do (doing what I gotta do)
The artist continues to work hard and do what she has to do to be successful.

Some people think that I'm (that I'm)
Some people think the artist is just

Just sittin' on top of the world (sittin', sittin' on top of the world)
The artist is not just sitting on top of the world but working hard for her success.

Provin' what I got to do (provin', oh)
The artist has to prove herself and her hard work to her doubters.

Just sittin' on top of the world (oh yeah)
The artist repeats that she is not just sitting on top of the world but has worked hard to be there.

Sittin' on top of the world
The artist is successful and on top of the world.

Top of the world, top of the world, top of the world
The artist is at the top of the world and repeats it.

I wonder why it's often said that my life's
The artist doesn't understand why people often think her life is perfect.

A fairy tale and everything is so right
She views her life as something unrealistic and fairytale-like.

I wish that you could know the truth, yeah
The artist wishes people knew how difficult and challenging her life really is.

My life is real so please don't get it twisted
The artist's life is not just a persona or facade but is truly real.

Problems the same and got to be dealt with
The artist still has problems just like anyone else and has to find solutions.

These are the things I wish you knew, oh
The artist wishes people knew the truth about her life and how challenging it can be.

Always in someone's eye, so many questions why
The artist is always in the public eye and subject to many questions and speculation.

How is it to be down with me, with me
Some people wonder what it's like to be friends or associated with the artist.

Afraid to express myself, always me and someone else (I need)
The artist sometimes feels afraid to express herself and always has to take others into consideration.

I need to be free but it's not that easy
The artist desires to be free but realizes it's not easy due to external pressures.

Provin' what I got to do (provin' what I gotta do)
The artist continues to prove her worth and hard work despite her success.

Don't understand why (don't understand why)
The artist doesn't understand why some people don't believe in her or think she has changed.

People think I don't have friends who knew me back then
Some people believe that the artist no longer has friends from her past.

This was my dream (this was my dream)
Being successful in the music industry was the artist's dream.

But nothing has changed
Although the artist has achieved her dream, she realizes that nothing has really changed for her personally.

Yo, we can cut the talkin' short if it ain't about cake
Mase cuts off any conversation that isn't about money.

I ain't sittin' on top, I want a house on the lake
Mase doesn't consider himself just a success but desires to have more, such as a house by the lake.

I'm that snotty nosed cat with a new BM
Mase describes himself as a confident person that now owns a BMW.

If you mess wit Brand' then I got to bruise your chin
Mase will fight anyone who disrespects Brandy.

I be with Puff, the girls be like "Who's his friend?"
Mase is close friends with Puff Daddy/Diddy, and women are curious about him.

If I hit a chick once, she probably move me in
Mase boasts about his sexual prowess and how easily he can seduce and impress women.

So you gotta tell me right now, either you wit'
Mase wants to know right now if the person he's talking to is on his side.

The cats who make the hits or the one that see the chips
Mase wants to know if the person he's talking to wants to make music or make money.

(Slow down Mase, you're killing 'em) But don't stop it
Someone tells Mase to slow down as he's impressing everyone, but he doesn't want to stop.

What's the use of buying the weight, if I'ma have to chop it?
Mase wonders why people would buy drugs in bulk if they have to chop it up to sell instead of just buying what they need.

She only mess wit Mase, know the money ain't no object
Women are interested in Mase only because of his fame and wealth.

If it ain't Cris', he won't pop it
Mase only drinks Cristal Champagne.

If it ain't platinum wit ice, he won't rock it
Mase only wears platinum jewelry with plenty of diamonds.

If it don't cost 60, he don't drop it
Mase only spends a minimum of $60,000.

If it don't come with TV's, he don't cop it
Mase won't purchase a car that doesn't come with built-in televisions.

You can stop it
Mase's bragging and showcasing of his wealth and status can stop.

Brandy on top of the world
Brandy is on top of the world due to her hard work and success.

Dark Child on top of the world
Dark Child, Brandy's producer, is also on top of the world.

Mase be on top of the world, what?
Mase is also on top of the world.

Harlem World be on top of the world
Harlem World, Mase's group, is also on top of the world.

M-A-Dolla sign-E all over the world
M-A-Dolla sign-E (Mase's moniker) is recognized and appreciated all over the world.

Brandy, all over the world
Brandy's music and persona is known and appreciated all over the world.

All over the world
The artist's impact is felt all over the world.

Yeah, yeah, yeah
The artist is excited and enthusiastic about her success.

What, what
This line is just filler lyrics and doesn't have a specific meaning.