Sitting on Top of the World
Chris Goss & The Forest Rangers Lyrics


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One summer day, she went away
Gone and left me, she's gone to stay.
She's gone, but I don't worry,
I'm sittin' on top of the world.

All the summer, worked on this farm
Had to take Christmas in my overalls.
She's gone, but I don't worry,
I'm sittin' on top of the world.

Going down to the freight yard,
Gonna catch me a freight train.
Gonna leave this town,
Work done got to hard.
She's gone, but I don't worry,
I'm sittin' on top of the world.

One summer day, she went away
Gone and left me, she's gone to stay.
She's gone, but I don't worry,
Cause I'm sittin' on top of the world.

All last summer, worked on this farm
Had to take Christmas in my overalls.
She's gone, gone, but I don't worry, no
Cause I'm sittin', sittin' on top of the world.

Going down to the freight yard, yeh, yeh, yeh
Gonna catch me a freight train.
Gonna leave this town, yeh, yeh, yeh
Work done got to hard.




She's gone, but I don't worry,
Cause I'm sittin', I'm sittin'on top of the world.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chris Goss & The Forest Rangers’ song “Sitting On Top Of The World” describe a man who has been left by his lover but instead of feeling despondent, he chooses to look on the bright side of life. The man is shown to have worked hard all summer on a farm and as a result, he had to spend his Christmas in overalls. Despite all this, he is able to shrug off his disappointment and remain positive. He claims that she is gone but he does not worry because he is sitting on top of the world.


The man plans to take a freight train and leave the town that has given him only hard work and painful memories. He chooses to move on with his life and does not let his past define his future. The song’s theme is about perseverance in the face of adversity and looking for the silver lining in every cloud. The man’s attitude is a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and overcome the toughest obstacles in life without losing hope.


Line by Line Meaning

One summer day, she went away
One summer day, my love left me.


Gone and left me, she's gone to stay.
She left me with no intention of returning.


She's gone, but I don't worry,
Although she's gone, I'm not bothered.


I'm sittin' on top of the world.
I'm enjoying my life and my current situation.


All the summer, worked on this farm
I worked hard on the farm all summer long.


Had to take Christmas in my overalls.
I had to work on Christmas day, so I didn't even have time to change out of my overalls.


Going down to the freight yard,
I'm heading to the freight yard.


Gonna catch me a freight train.
I plan on catching a freight train to get out of town.


Gonna leave this town,
I'm planning on leaving this town behind.


Work done got to hard.
The work has become too difficult for me to handle.


She's gone, gone, but I don't worry, no
She's left for good, but I'm still not worried.


Cause I'm sittin', sittin' on top of the world.
I'm feeling great and enjoying my life despite my recent heartbreak.


Going down to the freight yard, yeh, yeh, yeh
I'm still heading to the freight yard.


She's gone, but I don't worry,
Even though she left me, I'm not worried.


Cause I'm sittin', I'm sittin'on top of the world.
I'm still happy and content with my life despite my recent heartbreak.




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@munchiemadness4208

Otto went out like a true outlaw, protecting the club that ripped his life apart. Unbelievably loyal.

@theoutlawking9123

That ain't being a Outlaw, that's being a punk. All he did for the club and what did he get in return, they even stated screwing his wife then got her killed. Loyalty to people who put you through hell ain't smart, it shows what a moron you are, Otto was a moron, lived like one, died like one.

@LifeizharD

A true 1%er he was

@Meikoxis

I think Otto Delaney is the most loyal tv character ever existed.

@1ManBandChrisWilson

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@DWADE545

SO MUCH RESPECT FOR OTTO!!!!!! HE WAS THE REALEST

@dragon53777

+Sasuke .D Uchiha lol he was the creator of the show.

@arks7639

he was the producer

@moraven4607

he is a fictive character

@dragonballsuper1519

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