Top Of The Hill
Ford Robben Lyrics
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I'll never buy it 'cause I've learned your ways
Come hook or crook you're gonna make it rich
You're gonna scratch it if you got the itch
And the people will know your name
And they'll do your will
At the top of your game
Your the man, the man on top of the hill
Your gonna sell me, on your best intent
I know your really after fortune and fame
And greed is greed by any other name
You'll get what you want I know
And have time to kill
And every place you go
Your the man, the man on top of the hill
You've got ambition, a strong ambition
Your on a mission to be number one
What ever it takes to get what you deserve
No one can stand against that kind of nerve
And after they've nailed you in
They'll remember you still, the one who just had to win
He's the man, the man on top of the hill
Your the man, way up on top of the hill
In the song "Top of the Hill" by Robben Ford, the singer is addressing a person who is ambitious and driven to be successful, no matter the cost. The singer acknowledges that this person has a strong desire to be on top and will do whatever it takes to get there, even if it means being greedy and manipulating others. Despite the singer's understanding of the person's true intentions, they refuse to be fooled or swayed by their persuasive tactics.
The lyrics showcase the idea of the "man on top of the hill" who has achieved great success and power. He is celebrated by the people and can easily control them to do his bidding. The song underscores the darker aspects of ambition and power, warning of the greed and ruthlessness that often accompany such pursuits.
The chorus sings that this person is ‘the man on top of the hill’ who has everything they ever wanted, and who managed to get it to the top no matter who or what gets stepped on. He has an almost God-like influence over his domain, and even after his downfall, he will be remembered as the one who had to win. The song illustrates how an individual's ambition can lead to a life of solitude, with their conquests being the only thing that matters to them.
Line by Line Meaning
No need to hide it, or to deny it,
You don't have to hide or deny your intentions
I'll never buy it 'cause I've learned your ways
I won't believe you because I know how you operate
Come hook or crook you're gonna make it rich
You will do whatever it takes to become wealthy
You're gonna scratch it if you got the itch
You won't rest until you achieve your goals
And the people will know your name
You will become famous
And they'll do your will
People will follow your commands
At the top of your game
You will be at the pinnacle of your success
Your the man, the man on top of the hill
You are the one with power and influence
You like to tell me, things to compel me
You like to persuade me with your words
Your gonna sell me, on your best intent
You will try to convince me of your good intentions
I know your really after fortune and fame
I know you are motivated by wealth and recognition
And greed is greed by any other name
Greed is greed no matter what it's called
You'll get what you want I know
You will achieve your desires
And have time to kill
You will have leisure time once you reach the top
And every place you go
Wherever you go
Your the man, the man on top of the hill
You are the one with power and influence
You've got ambition, a strong ambition
You are highly motivated
Your on a mission to be the number one
You are determined to become the best
Whatever it takes to get what you deserve
You will do whatever is necessary to achieve your goals
No one can stand against that kind of nerve
No one can resist your determination
And after they've nailed you in
Even after you have been caught
They'll remember you still, the one who just had to win
People will remember you as the one who had to succeed at any cost
He's the man, the man on top of the hill
You are the one with power and influence
Your the man, way up on top of the hill
You are the one with power and influence
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN J. MCCORMICK, ROBBEN FORD
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