Sitting on Top of the World
Jack Bruce Lyrics


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One summer day she went away
She's gone and left me
She's gone to stay
She's gone
But I don't worry
I'm sitting on top of the world

All last summer worked on this farm
Had to take Christmas in my overalls
She's gone
But I don't worry
I'm sitting on top of the world

Going down to the freight yard
Going to catch me a freight train
I'm going to leave this town
Work done got too hard
She's gone
But I don't worry
I'm sitting on top of the world





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Overall Meaning

The song "Sitting on Top of the World" by Jack Bruce tells the story of a man who has lost his love, but rather than lamenting his loss, he chooses to focus on the positive aspects of his life. The lyrics can be interpreted as a message of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The singer acknowledges that his love has left him, but he doesn't worry about it because he feels like he is on top of the world. The first two lines of the song set the scene; the singer's love has gone away, and she is not coming back. Despite this, he remains upbeat and optimistic.


The next two lines describe the singer's work on a farm over the summer. The line "Had to take Christmas in my overalls" suggests that he has been working hard and doesn't have much to show for it. However, rather than dwelling on the negative aspects of his life, he chooses to focus on the fact that he is sitting on top of the world. This expression can be interpreted in different ways, but it generally conveys a feeling of being happy and content with one's life.


The final verse of the song is a declaration of the singer's intent to leave his town and start anew. He plans to catch a freight train and leave his troubles behind. The repetition of the line "She's gone, but I don't worry" suggests that the singer has accepted his loss and is ready to move on. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, highlighting the singer's sense of satisfaction and contentment.


Line by Line Meaning

One summer day she went away
My love left me on a summer day


She's gone and left me
She left me for good


She's gone to stay
She's not coming back


She's gone
She's not here anymore


But I don't worry
Despite her leaving, I remain calm


I'm sitting on top of the world
I feel great and in control of my life


All last summer worked on this farm
I spent my summer working hard on a farm


Had to take Christmas in my overalls
I had to work over Christmas, wearing work clothes


Going down to the freight yard
I'm heading to the train station


Going to catch me a freight train
I'm going to take a ride on a freight train


I'm going to leave this town
I'm planning to move away from this place


Work done got too hard
The work around here became too difficult for me


Sitting on top of the world x 2
I am still feeling great and in control of my life




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Comments from YouTube:

Michael Heller

Gary’s control on his guitar is incredible.

Paul Decastro

all three musicians are right on it, bruces singing is magnificent, and garys guitat is whaling as usual. 5 stars..

glen abel

wow, Gary Moore completely seamless in his playing, all the notes blended to perfection.

Paddlefoot

Talented musicians...
Just OUTSTANDING!
RIP BBM ❤❤❤

Chris Boyd

Stunning performance...

david obrien

Got to admit Gary on this track is the best.

Gabriel Dunne

Just love Jack's bass playing , just love the sound of it :)

Alan Levy

just a stunning performance...

mulemusic

Is there a complete video of all the songs they played on this show? It would be incredible to have the entire show!! Thank you for posting this clip!! They were an amazing band...

Monty Cantsin

Yes, the full set can be watched here:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg4V_VAd8b4&t=1354s

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