Top Of The World
Clarissa feat. Josh Standing Lyrics

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On top of the world

You pick me up, you spin me round
You make me feel the earth is moving
I'm flying high in the sky
And suddenly the world is upside down

And I've felt this rush before, it feels so good

I just can't get enough

I can hardly breathe
And I'm watching the world beneath my feet
I'm standing right on the edge of space
It's such a beautiful place

On top of the world and I feel so alive
On top of the world and the world is mine tonight
On top of the world

Distant stars passing by
A million light years seems so close tonight
This satellite will stay around

I can feel the rush in my body
I feel it rising up
And I'm ready to fall, I'm letting go
And I'm starting to feel invincible

On top of the world and I feel so alive
On top of the world and the world is mine tonight
On top of the world.

Drifting in space, with the stars it feels like
This is the place where we all come from
I'm home, yeah
On top of the world, yeah

On top of the world and I feel so alive
On top of the world, and the world is mine tonight
On top of the world

I'm on top of the world

I'm on top of the world
On top of the world

Overall Meaning

The song "Top of the World" by Clarissa feat. Josh Standing is a celebration of love and the happiness that comes with it. The lyrics describe a feeling of being lifted up and carried away by someone, feeling as though the world is turning upside down, and being on top of the world. The sensation is compared to feeling weightless in space, surrounded by the beauty of the stars and the infinite cosmos. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the idea of being in control of one's life and having everything within one's reach.

The lines "on top of the world and I feel so alive, on top of the world and the world is mine tonight" capture the theme of the song perfectly. It's an ode to the euphoria that comes from a perfect moment with someone special, feeling invincible, and realizing that everything is possible.

Line by Line Meaning

On top of the world
Feeling exhilarated and ecstatic

You pick me up, you spin me round
Someone is causing the sensation of dizziness and disorientation.

You make me feel the earth is moving
Person feels like everything is revolving around them and they are unable to stand still.

I'm flying high in the sky
Someone feels like they are soaring through the air.

And suddenly the world is upside down
The normal state of things has been completely altered.

And I've felt this rush before, it feels so good
This feeling of excitement is familiar and pleasing to the person.

I just can't get enough
The person wants to continue experiencing this intense feeling.

I can hardly breathe
The level of excitement is almost overwhelming.

And I'm watching the world beneath my feet
The person feels like they are above everything else and looking down on them.

I'm standing right on the edge of space
This person has reached a new height of excitement that feels like the edge of the universe.

It's such a beautiful place
This experience is incredibly awe-inspiring.

Distant stars passing by
The person is experiencing a sense of awe and wonder at their surroundings.

A million light years seems so close tonight
Everything feels extraordinary and within reach.

This satellite will stay around
Something is remaining present to mark the moment.

I can feel the rush in my body
The person is feeling a surge of adrenaline surging in their veins.

I feel it rising up
The excitement and energy are only increasing.

And I'm ready to fall, I'm letting go
The person is prepared to embrace the energy and intensity of this experience.

And I'm starting to feel invincible
The person feels indestructible in this moment of power and euphoria.

Drifting in space, with the stars it feels like
Person is experiencing a sense of calm and peace amidst the excitement.

This is the place where we all come from
Person feels like they've arrived at the origin of all things.

I'm home, yeah
This feeling of power and euphoria is where they belong.

I'm on top of the world
All-encompassing sensation of intense joy and excitement.

Writer(s): Christian Bjarne Rabb, Paul Oaxley, David Neisser, Josh Standing, Annette Clarissa Lundell

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