Top Of The World
Dixiechicks Lyrics

I wished I was smarter
I wish I had more knowledge or intelligence

I wished I was stronger
I wish I had more physical or emotional strength

I wished I loved Jesus The way my wife does
I wish I had the same level of religious devotion as my wife

I wish it had been easier Instead of any longer
I wish the difficult times hadn't lasted as long as they did

I wished I could have stood where you would have been proud But that won't happen now That won't happen now
I wish I had done something to make someone proud, but it's too late now

There's a whole lot of singing that's never gonna be heard Disappearing everyday without so much as a word somehow Think I broke the wings off that little song bird She's never gonna fly to the top of the world right now Top of the world
There are many people with their own stories and talents who never get a chance to share them with the world. The singer feels responsible for ruining someone else's chance at success, and that person will never reach their potential or achieve their dreams.

I don't have to answer any of these questions Don't have no God to teach me no lessons I come home in the evening Sit in my chair One night they called me for supper But I never got up I stayed right there in my chair
The singer doesn't feel obligated to answer to anyone, including a higher power. They feel complacent, and even when presented with the opportunity to engage with others or try something new, they choose to remain stagnant and unmotivated.

I wished I'd a known you Wished I'd a shown you All of the things I was on the inside
The artist wishes they had gotten to know someone better and expressed themselves more honestly and openly

I'd pretend to be sleeping When you come in in the morning To whisper good-bye Go to work in the rain I don't know why Don't know why
The artist is avoiding someone who they care for, and they don't understand why they're doing it.

'Cause everyone's singing We just want to be heard Disappearing everyday without so much as a word somehow Want to grab a hold of that little song bird Take her for a ride to the top of the world right now To the top of the world To the top of the world To the top of the world To the top of the world To the top of the world To the top of the world To the top of the world To the top of the world
Everyone has a voice and something to contribute, but so many people are silenced or overlooked. The artist wants to help uplift someone and give them the opportunity to succeed and achieve their dreams.