On Top Of The World
Elenyi Lyrics


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If you love somebody
Better tell them while they're here 'cause
They just may run away from you

You'll never know quite when, well
Then again it just depends on
How long of time is left for you
I've had the highest mountains
I've had the deepest rivers
You can have it all but life keeps moving

I take it in but don't look down

'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay
I'm on top of the world, 'ay
Waiting on this for a while now
Paying my dues to the dirt
I've been waiting to smile, 'ay
Been holding it in for a while, 'ay
Take you with me if I can
Been dreaming of this since a child
I'm on top of the world.

I've tried to cut these corners
Try to take the easy way out
I kept on falling short of something

I coulda gave up then but
Then again I couldn't have 'cause
I've traveled all this way for something

I take it in but don't look down

'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay
I'm on top of the world, 'ay
Waiting on this for a while now
Paying my dues to the dirt
I've been waiting to smile, 'ay
Been holding it in for a while, 'ay
Take you with me if I can
Been dreaming of this since a child
I'm on top of the world.

Oooooooo... OoooAhhhhhOoooAhhhhh

'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay
I'm on top of the world, 'ay
Waiting on this for a while now
Paying my dues to the dirt
I've been waiting to smile, 'ay
Been holding it in for a while, 'ay
Take you with me if I can
Been dreaming of this since a child

And I know it's hard when you're falling down
And it's a long way up when you hit the ground
Get up now, get up, get up now.

And I know it's hard when you're falling down
And it's a long way up when you hit the ground
Get up now, get up, get up now.

'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay
I'm on top of the world, 'ay
Waiting on this for a while now
Paying my dues to the dirt
I've been waiting to smile, 'ay
Been holding it in for a while, 'ay
Take you with me if I can




Been dreaming of this since a child
I'm on top of the world.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Elenyi's song "On Top of the World” is about expressing love and appreciation for the people in our lives, acknowledging that life is uncertain and we should cherish those moments we have with them. The second verse talks about the struggles that Elenyi has faced and how she didn't give up. She acknowledges that she could have taken the easy way out but is proud of herself for not giving up and pushing through the obstacles to get to where she wants to be.


The chorus of the song is the repetition of her being on top of the world, waiting for this moment for a while, paying her dues in the dirt, waiting to smile, holding it in for a while, taking whoever she can with her, and having been dreaming of this since being a child. This chorus is about Elenyi reaching a significant and incredible point in her life where she feels like she's on top of the world, and everything she's been working towards has finally come to fruition.


Overall, "On Top of the World" is about being appreciative and diligent throughout life's journey, and how that often leads to great success and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

If you love somebody Better tell them while they're here 'cause They just may run away from you
It's important to express your love to someone while you can because they might leave unexpectedly.


You'll never know quite when, well Then again it just depends on How long of time is left for you
It's impossible to know exactly when someone might leave, but it depends on how much time you have left together.


I've had the highest mountains I've had the deepest rivers You can have it all but life keeps moving
I've experienced great highs and lows in life, but even if you have everything, life still goes on.


I take it in but don't look down
I appreciate my success, but I don't want to dwell on it or become complacent.


'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay I'm on top of the world, 'ay Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ay Been holding it in for a while, 'ay Take you with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child I'm on top of the world.
I've finally achieved my goals and feel elated, after years of hard work and striving to succeed in my wildest dreams.


I've tried to cut these corners Try to take the easy way out I kept on falling short of something
I've attempted to cheat or shortcut my way to success but it never worked. There was always something missing.


I coulda gave up then but Then again I couldn't have 'cause I've traveled all this way for something
I could have given up, but I persevered because I've come too far to quit now. There's a purpose in what I'm doing.


Oooooooo... OoooAhhhhhOoooAhhhhh
Instrumental


'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay I'm on top of the world, 'ay Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ay Been holding it in for a while, 'ay Take you with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child
I'm feeling incredibly happy and fulfilled, after waiting a long time to succeed and working hard to achieve my goals since childhood.


And I know it's hard when you're falling down And it's a long way up when you hit the ground Get up now, get up, get up now.
Falling is difficult and climbing back up again can be tough, but it's important to stand up and keep going when we fail.


'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay I'm on top of the world, 'ay Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ay Been holding it in for a while, 'ay Take you with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child I'm on top of the world.
I'm filled with joy and a sense of achievement, after waiting patiently to succeed and working hard to make it happen.




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