Top Of The World
Enoch Root Lyrics
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Look to the world for the very first time
Witness the sight of a heavenly being
That beckons you forward to break yourself free
The wandering scavenger
Finally free from his keyless cage
(Out of the dark)
Searching the earth
For his sweet seraphim
All that he knows is that
He's on top of the world
Finally able to look up and see
The sun set and rise
He's still searching for the melody the one from his childhood dreams
He keeps pressing on
But struggles to find
The godly guardian angel that will bring him peace of mind
With nowhere to go, and nowhere to hide
He quickly learns that everything is dangerous outside
Lurking around
Avoid the light
Only night gives temporary solace
Stay underground
There's no one to fear
But you know you'll never find her hiding here
Hidden away
Keep on searching for the one who set you free,
Free from your cage
Tread the earth until you cross her path again
And bask in her grace
Crumble to your knees and pray
Don't come near me
Don't revere me
Pray to someone else
Cause I am
Not your savior
Or salvation
Leave me be
Please have you lost your mind
Our lonesome scavenger is turned away
He lost the chance to thank his savior
Never will he face the girl again
Wandering far to find his way back home
He takes a long solemn look at the sky
Where the sun wake from sleeping in
And the moon goes to bed with the stars
He was at the top
The top of the world
Had his heart
Entirely unfurled
Determined now to see her once again
To make his amends
He will save her from the unforgiving world
That he had to bear (bear on his own)
He won't rest until he saves the angel he's been searching for
These lyrics tell the story of a protagonist who is initially confined and trapped, symbolized by the phrase "keyless cage." But then, something miraculous happens, and the singer is set free, represented by the line "Finally free from his keyless cage." This newfound freedom allows the singer to explore the world for the first time, encountering a celestial being who beckons them to break free further.
The singer embarks on a search for someone significant, referred to as their "sweet seraphim." They are driven by a longing for connection and a desire to find a melody reminiscent of their childhood dreams. Although the singer keeps pressing on, they struggle to find the guardian angel that will bring them peace of mind. They realize that venturing beyond their former confines is dangerous, and they must be cautious as they navigate the unknown.
The lyrics emphasize the singer's persistence as they continue their search. They remain determined to find the one who set them free and vow to bask in her grace. There is a sense of longing and devotion in the singer's actions, as they plan to crumble to their knees and pray when reunited with their savior.
However, there is a sudden shift in tone, reflecting the singer's refusal to be treated like a savior or salvation. They reject the idea of being revered and assert that they are not the one to be prayed to. This rejection leads to the singer being turned away, losing the opportunity to thank their savior and never seeing the girl again.
The lyrics conclude with the singer wandering far away from home, reflecting on the beauty of the sky and the cycle of the sun and moon. Despite being at the "top of the world," they are driven to find and save the angel they have been searching for. Their determination to protect her from the unforgiving world becomes their new purpose, and they promise not to rest until they succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Reach out beyond the light
Extend yourself beyond your current understanding and perception
Look to the world for the very first time
Observe the world with a fresh perspective, devoid of preconceived notions
Witness the sight of a heavenly being
Experience the presence of something divine and ethereal
That beckons you forward to break yourself free
Inspires and motivates you to liberate yourself from constraints
The wandering scavenger
A person aimlessly searching for meaning and purpose
Finally free from his keyless cage
Emancipated from a state of confinement without apparent constraints
(Out of the dark)
(No longer trapped in darkness)
Now he embarks
Sets off on a journey
Searching the earth
Exploring the world in quest of answers
For his sweet seraphim
For the angelic being he desires
All that he knows is that
His only certainty is that
He's on top of the world
He feels a sense of overwhelming joy and exhilaration
Finally able to look up and see
Finally capable of gazing upward and perceiving
The sun set and rise
The cycle of the sun's descent and ascent
He's still searching for the melody the one from his childhood dreams
He continues seeking the harmonious resonance reminiscent of his innocent aspirations
He keeps pressing on
He persists and moves forward
But struggles to find
Yet grapples to discover
The godly guardian angel that will bring him peace of mind
The divine protector who will grant him tranquility
With nowhere to go, and nowhere to hide
Feeling directionless and lacking a place of refuge
He quickly learns that everything is dangerous outside
He promptly comprehends the perils of the external world
Lurking around
Moving surreptitiously
Avoid the light
Evade exposure and scrutiny
Only night gives temporary solace
Only darkness offers transitory comfort
Stay underground
Remain hidden and concealed
There's no one to fear
There is no entity to be afraid of
But you know you'll never find her hiding here
However, you are aware that she will never be found in this place of concealment
Hidden away
Kept concealed and out of sight
Keep on searching for the one who set you free
Persist in seeking the individual who liberated you
Free from your cage
Released from your confinement
Tread the earth until you cross her path again
Wander the world until your paths intersect once more
And bask in her grace
And revel in her divine elegance
Crumble to your knees and pray
Collapse in submission and offer fervent supplication
Don't come near me
Stay away from me
Don't revere me
Do not hold me in awe or veneration
Pray to someone else
Direct your prayers to another individual
Cause I am
Because I am
Not your savior
I am not the one who rescues or redeems you
Or salvation
Nor the source of your deliverance
Leave me be
Allow me to be in solitude
Please have you lost your mind
Please, have you become irrational?
Our lonesome scavenger is turned away
The solitary seeker is rejected
He lost the chance to thank his savior
He missed the opportunity to express gratitude towards the one who saved him
Never will he face the girl again
He will never encounter the girl once more
Wandering far to find his way back home
Roaming distant lands in search of the path leading to his original dwelling
He takes a long solemn look at the sky
He gazes deeply and reverently at the heavens
Where the sun wake from sleeping in
Where the sun emerges after its slumber
And the moon goes to bed with the stars
And the moon retires in the company of the stars
He was at the top
He once occupied the highest position
The top of the world
The pinnacle of existence
Had his heart
Possessed intense emotions and desires
Entirely unfurled
Fully exposed and expressed
Determined now to see her once again
Now resolved to behold her presence once more
To make his amends
To rectify past wrongs or shortcomings
He will save her from the unforgiving world
He will rescue her from the merciless and harsh world
That he had to bear (bear on his own)
That he had to endure in solitude
He won't rest until he saves the angel he's been searching for
He will not cease his efforts until he rescues the angel he has been seeking
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Written by: Reese Ortenberg
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