A tour with the ATV pro volleyball tournament and the single "I Want Everything," which also appeared on the Sleepover soundtrack, were two of the band's highlights that year. Another single, Breakthrough, arrived later in 2004. Their debut album was released in 2005. They disbanded after its release, and no longer play together.
Top of the World
Hope 7 Lyrics
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It's now or never
It's now or never
It's now or never
I can't get off this ride
It's going much too fast
Trying to keep my Kool-aid in
Strap me to the rocket
Shoot me out of here
Checked the weather channel
Yeah it's clear it's clear it's clear it's clear
Oh we oh we oh we oh
To the top of the world
I won't slide to the bottom again
Oh we oh we oh we oh
To the top of the world
Yeah that's right where I'm going
To the top to the top to the top to the top
Oh
To the top to the top to the top to the top
Oh
I left the motor running
I locked the keys inside
Just another stupid thing I do
That's gonna waste my time
Don't think I can do it
And then I think again
Put your mind into it say
I can I can I can I can
Oh we oh we oh we oh
To the top of the world
I won't slide to the bottom again
Oh we oh we oh we oh
To the top of the world
Yeah that's right where I'm going
To the top to the top to the top to the top
Oh
To the top to the top to the top to the top
Oh
Press the buzzer
Keep it fresh (oh)
Do the math
Next in line hold on tight
Always keep your hands inside
It gets lonely at the top
It blows at the bottom
Oh we oh we oh we oh
To the top of the world
I won't slide to the bottom again
Oh we oh we oh we oh
To the top of the world
Yeah that's right where I'm going
To the top to the top to the top to the top
Oh
To the top to the top to the top to the top
Oh
I left the motor running
I left the keys inside
From the top to the bottom
To the bottom
From the top to the bottom
To the bottom
Oh we oh we oh we oh
To the top of the world
I won't slide to the bottom again
Oh we oh we oh we oh
To the top of the world
Yeah that's right where I'm going
To the top to the top to the top to the top
Oh
To the top to the top to the top to the top
Oh
It's now or never
It's now or never
It's now or never
It's now
The opening line of Hope 7's "Top of the World" sets the mood of the song, indicating a sense of urgency and determination. The repetition of "It's now or never" emphasizes how crucial it is for the singer to act at this particular moment. The rest of the verses in the song are filled with powerful imagery, describing how the singer is strapped to a rocket and shooting out of here. The lyrics also portray a feeling of being trapped on a ride going too fast, illustrated by the line "Trying to keep my Kool-aid in the bottom of a broken glass". The comparison of the singer's emotions to Kool-aid being contained in a broken glass conveys a sense of fragility and instability, creating a more vivid image of how much the singer is struggling to stay focused and in control.
The chorus of "Top of the World" serves as an empowering message, encouraging the listener to strive for success and not give up when things get tough. The repetition of "To the top of the world" is optimistic and hopeful, suggesting that anything is possible if one is willing to persevere. The song ends with the same urgency as it began, with the final repetition of "It's now or never" emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment and taking action.
Some interesting facts about "Top of the World" include that it was released by Hope 7 in 2003 as their debut single. The song became popular after being featured in the 2004 film "Raise Your Voice." The music video for the song features the band performing on a construction site, symbolizing the hard work and determination required to reach the top. The song's lyrics were written by Kim Oliver, a songwriter who has also written songs for several other artists. The song's upbeat and motivational message has made it a popular choice for commercials, including a campaign for Toyota. The song has been covered by multiple artists and is often used in sports montages and motivational videos.
Chords:
Verse: G, D, Am, C (repeat throughout verse)
Chorus: G, D, Am, C (repeat throughout chorus)
Line by Line Meaning
It's now or never
Time is running out and it's time to take action
I can't get off this ride
I feel trapped and overwhelmed
It's going much too fast
Life is moving more quickly than I can handle
Trying to keep my Kool-aid in
Struggling to maintain control of my emotions and thoughts
The bottom of a roken glass
My situation feels fragile and precarious, like it could easily break
Strap me to the rocket
I'm ready to take a risk and blast off towards my goals
Shoot me out of here
I want to escape my current situation and chase after something better
Checked the weather channel
I've done my research and am prepared to move forward
Yeah it's clear it's clear it's clear it's clear
The path ahead is open and free of obstacles
To the top of the world
Reaching the pinnacle of success and happiness
I won't slide to the bottom again
I refuse to fall back into a negative situation
Yeah that's right where I'm going
I'm determined to achieve my goals and nothing will stop me
Press the buzzer
Make a move and take action
Keep it fresh (oh)
Maintain a new and exciting perspective
Do the math
Take a realistic and logical approach
Next in line hold on tight
Get ready for what's to come and brace yourself
Always keep your hands inside
Stay safe and secure
It gets lonely at the top
Success can be isolating
It blows at the bottom
Struggling and failing can be tough
I left the motor running
I'm already in motion and ready to go
I left the keys inside
I'm taking a risk and leaving my safety net behind
From the top to the bottom
Life is full of ups and downs
It's now or never
A final call to action and motivation to achieve
Writer(s): Tim James Copyright: Out Of The Desert Music, WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Lauren B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lpchick1013
This song is on our store soundtrack at work so I hear it almost daily - have had it stuck in my head all week, lol...
@julmustforlife
Heard this song for the fiorst time today and i love it ^^
@Dragoondaniel
Yeah me too. they kinda split up :|