Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career. After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.
On July 23, 2018, Hoggard was charged with one count of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm. On June 5, 2022, Hoggard was convicted of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman.
On November 8, 2018, former drummer of the band Chris Crippin spoke out against Hoggard's behaviour during his time with the band. Crippin stated he was routinely called a "f*ggot" and was told to "shut the fuck up" when he tried to speak out. In a separate interview in July 2019, Crippin said that Hoggard was "extremely rude" and it wasn't behaviour he wanted to be around.
On October 20, 2022, Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman.
Top Of The World
Hedley Lyrics
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Heart beat, can't speak, words walk away from me
You are my thoughts
You are my prayers
First touch, head rush, trust with the weight to crush
You are my breath
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa
You take me to the bottom of the ocean
You take me to the depths of your beautiful eyes
I'm on top of the world, flying, flying
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world
A shake, hurricane, mountains crumble, you remain
You are my rock
You are my feet
Shooting star next to me, diamond shine, ecstasy
You are my fortune
You are my fame
You take me to the bottom of the ocean
You take me to the depths of your beautiful eyes
I'm on top of the world, flying, flying (oh!)
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world
Heart beat, can't speak, words walk away from me
You are my thoughts
You are my prayers
Oh whoa, oh whoa yeah
So take me away
Take me to the bottom of the ocean
You take me to the depths of your beautiful eyes (So take me away)
I'm on top of the world, flying, flying (oh!)
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world yeah
The song "Top of the World" by Canadian pop rock band Hedley is an ode to being in love with someone and feeling like you're on top of the world because of that person. The lyrics describe the feeling of being so in love that you can't even speak, and being completely consumed by that person's thoughts and prayers. The first touch is earthshattering, with a head rush and trust that feels like it could crush you. However, this feeling is exhilarating, like being on top of the world and flying.
The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is the center of the singer's world, who takes them to the bottom of the ocean and the depths of their beautiful eyes. They are the rock that keeps them grounded, and their fortune and fame. The love is so intense that even when the world is shaking and crumbling around them, that person remains a constant presence. The song is a heartfelt declaration of love, and the repeated "oh whoa" in the chorus emphasizes the passion and intensity behind the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart beat, can't speak, words walk away from me
I'm overwhelmed by your presence, and I'm left without words.
You are my thoughts
You are always on my mind.
You are my prayers
I pray for you and our relationship to stay strong.
First touch, head rush, trust with the weight to crush
Our first physical connection gives me an exhilarating feeling and shows that I trust you completely.
You are my breath
You give me life and I'm grateful for you every day.
You are my air
You are everything I need to survive and feel content.
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa
An expression of joy and excitement.
You take me to the bottom of the ocean
Your love brings me to the deepest levels of emotion.
You take me to the depths of your beautiful eyes
I'm captivated by your eyes and the way they reflect your soul.
I'm on top of the world, flying, flying
I feel invincible and full of happiness.
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world
Repetition of previous sentiment about feeling grateful, happy and content.
A shake, hurricane, mountains crumble, you remain
No matter what obstacles come our way, our relationship will always be strong and unbreakable.
You are my rock
Like a rock, you support me in hard times and keep me steady.
You are my feet
You guide me, keep me grounded and help me move forward.
Shooting star next to me, diamond shine, ecstasy
Being with you feels like watching a shooting star with its bright and beautiful light, and it fills me with feelings of joy and ecstasy.
You are my fortune
Being with you feels like winning the lottery or having all the riches in the world.
You are my fame
You bring me happiness and fulfillment, and being with you is all the recognition I need.
So take me away
I want to escape with you and experience paradise.
(Oh whoa) Top of the world, I'm on top of the world yeah
A continuation of the previous sentiment, emphasizing happiness and appreciation.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JACOB WILLIAM HOGGARD, BRIAN JOHN HOWES, JASON ARIE VAN POEDEROOYEN
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