Top of the World
Cam Meekins Lyrics
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Even if time slows down its all alright
At the top of the world I can see you there
Even if time slows down I don't have a care
At the top of the world where it's all just fine
Even if time slows down its all alright
At the top of the world I can see you there
Even if time slows down I don't have a care
On a front page
We be living it large we on a big stage, changed in a big way
Me and you played, played like a guitar
My heart aches when I think about the old days
And the slow dance
Back in 10th grade, I had no chance
I was livin' it large with no romance
Never looking at stars and just chill man, I never had no plans
But as things changed, me and you grew older in a diff way
Started seeing the world with a new face
But I still show love ‘cause I got to
You made me that stupid way
I remember we would blaze by the bleachers
Never went to school ‘cause we hated all the teachers
Got big dreams, you my girl now
It's all good ‘cause we on top of the world now
It's all good now
Top down in the whip, my hands out thinking "Damn Cam look now"
And my mom proud
‘Cause I'm up on stage singing my songs now, we gon' sell them all out
But you backstage, and I'm bringing it back in to them past days
Back when we first met what would your dad say
Now were falling in love lets just runaway
It's so tough when we livin' it up
But then we broke up ‘cause I wasn't giving a fuck
But when you come back seeing I was a changed man
We gon' shut it all down, yeah dog game plan
So tell me what does it take to keep it real
Theres a war going in my heart girl still
And I'm speaking the truth better believe it
We on top of the world I don't know if you can see it
We grow up, grow apart
I don't know, who you are
You don't know, where I been
We don't care ‘cause we going
We grow up, grow apart
I don't know, who you are
You don't know, where I been
We don't care ‘cause we going
When it's all done
I'ma get my phone and get my call on
‘Cause I don't care about this shit in the long run
Big moments fade away when I think about the small ones
When it's all done
I'ma get my phone and get my call on
‘Cause I don't care about this shit in the long run
Big moments fade away when I think about the small ones
The song "Top of the World" by Cam Meekins is a reflection on the feelings of youth, love, and the pursuit of success. The chorus repeats the phrase "At the top of the world" which invokes a sense of being in control and invincible, regardless of any setbacks or worries. Cam Meekins is experiencing a moment of temporal suspension, where even if time slows down, he is content with the current situation. He can see his love interest beside him, and he has no worries. The song is nostalgic, looking back on the past in the lines "My heart aches when I think about the old days, and the slow dance. Back in 10th grade, I had no chance." The lyrics are indicative of a sense of longing for a simpler past, yet the singer has a sense of buoyancy about the future. He reflects on his youth, his love interests, and musical aspirations with primarily positive sentiments, even if it's not always easy.
The second verse speaks directly to the pursuit of success in the music industry. Cam Meekins speaks about the importance of staying true to oneself, even when faced with significant fame and growth, suggesting that he maintains a commitment to his artistic vision despite success. Interestingly, the lines in the verse, which are initially rather nostalgic and reminiscent, shift to a more present tense as he details the excitement of being on stage and performing his music. The song seems to resonate with the tense between past and present, and a sense of liberation and hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
At the top of the world where it's all just fine
Everything is perfect and carefree at the highest point of success
Even if time slows down its all alright
Even if things don't seem to be moving forward, it's still okay
At the top of the world I can see you there
Even at the highest point of success, love and relationships are still important
Even if time slows down I don't have a care
Even when things slow down or become difficult, it doesn't affect one's happiness
We be living it large we on a big stage, changed in a big way
We have achieved great success and have transformed as a result
My heart aches when I think about the old days
Memories of the past make me feel nostalgic and sentimental
Back in 10th grade, I had no chance
I was not successful back in high school
Never looking at stars and just chill man, I never had no plans
I was not ambitious in the past and lived life aimlessly
But as things changed, me and you grew older in a diff way
As time passed, we matured and developed differently
Started seeing the world with a new face
We started to view the world differently and with a fresh perspective
But I still show love ‘cause I got to
Love and relationships are still important even at the highest point of success
You made me that stupid way
The person I am today is thanks to you
Never went to school ‘cause we hated all the teachers
We were rebellious and disliked school and authority figures
It's so tough when we livin' it up
Success and fame come with their own set of challenges and difficulties
But when you come back seeing I was a changed man
After a break-up, when we reconnect, you will see that I have transformed as a person
So tell me what does it take to keep it real
What does it take to maintain authenticity and honesty in a relationship?
Theres a war going in my heart girl still
There are still internal battles and conflicts in my heart despite success and love
And I'm speaking the truth better believe it
I am being honest and truthful, so you can trust me
We grow up, grow apart
As we age, we naturally distance ourselves from people who were once close to us
I don't know, who you are
After growing apart, we may not fully understand who someone has become
We don't care ‘cause we going
However, we still continue to move forward despite growing apart
When it's all done
After everything is said and done
I'ma get my phone and get my call on
I will focus on connecting with the people who truly matter to me
‘Cause I don't care about this shit in the long run
Success and fame do not matter in the long term, only true relationships do
Big moments fade away when I think about the small ones
Memories of small moments with loved ones hold more value and importance than big moments of success
Contributed by Dominic A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DiscoverMusic
Awesome lyrics, chill intru = perfect combo to start a perfect week end <3
Diego Muñoz
Me encanta esta canción .
Zarjutsu
<3 Still one of the best song made by Cam, memories playing MW2 when I was 16 and hitting them bills!
tm
damn bro i just lost one of my best friends, listening to nostalgic songs like this really make me think
vapour
@palm tree dude... :(
palm tree
Sorry to hear about ur friend, I'm really sorry.
I can relate though with the nostalgia I discovered Cam in freshman year and put my two closest homies on him too and they fucked with him and I'm now 21, I graduated in 2016 & times changed sooo fuckingg much and just hearing this shit makes me reflect (almost like it forces me back) to the days when I I was younger and shit was so simple before the confusion and harshness of life kicked in. Sorry for the venting but I haven't heard this shit in years so I feel like crying it just brings backk so much memories you know will never come back
Jake Lewis
i love the chorus, this is gonna be a dope summer cruising song
KingLP5
how old are you? just curious. :) I wish i could cruise on the beach in the summer eating watermelon to these type of songs.
TheBlackerOps
Simply perfect... CM has done it again great!!!! #TopOfTheWorld!
Memerobber6
Today was a good day.
I discovered Cam Meekins.