Concept comedy aside, notice has to be taken of the delight that is Eat Shirt & Tie. Nine tracks and at least three derivations of folk music lie within this album, from the subdued, melodic style of Castle and My Mother Prays, to the lighter, more twangy Opryland Hotel, this collection of songs has consistency without monotony. Songs like Soul Shaker and The Settling Cliches would be well placed in the ranks of the Pop and Country music charts alike.
Prchal has a clear, strong voice that is familiar sounding without being easy to mistake for someone else, a quality that most musicians would kill for, and that he makes the most of in his vocal tracks throughout the album. Our favorite instances of this skill are featured in Terrified, which we also love for its whistle break at 2:17, and Another Fool (In Love With You). The former of these two has the added bonus of a catchy, foot stomping, down-home kind of sound as well as the female accompaniment of Genevieve Schatz from Chicago rock band Company of Thieves.
Lyrically this album is simple, slightly poetic, and right at home in its folk setting. Prchal himself best describes his songs about love, misunderstanding, and all that comes with it, in his Myspace blog as “Heartbreak hum-alongs”. For more information on the latest news, upcoming shows and everyday whereabout's of Kevin, be sure to follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kevinprchal.
Top Of The World
Kevin Andrew Prchal Lyrics
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where the flowers and the northern light swirl
I catch stars like they're fish
sing as loud as I wish
When I'm here at the top of the world
But what good is the top of the world
its not the sweet shining love of my girl
like a paddle-less boat
oh what good is the top of the world?
Kevin Andrew Prchal's song "Top of the World" portrays a setting where the singer is at the pinnacle of his world, basking in the beauty of nature in the form of blooming flowers and the mystical northern lights. The singer indulges in the star-gazing activity and sings to his heart's content, enjoying the isolation of the place. Despite the amazement, the singer realizes the insignificance of the top of the world without the sweet love of his girl. He understands that the meaning of life is not just about experiencing the extraordinary but also cherishing the everyday moments with loved ones. The lyrics are a reminder to cherish what we have instead of searching for something extraordinary.
The song's opening line, "Well I'm here at the top of the world," signifies the singer's feeling of being at the highest point in his life, representing the culmination of his achievements. The imagery of catching stars like fish is metaphorical, emphasizing the singer's feeling of an accomplishment that money can't buy. The line, "All the days they move slow, like a paddle-less boat," denotes the singer's sense of disorientation due to the lack of a purpose in life. The phrase "What good is the top of the world” conveys the message that the ultimate purpose of life is to enjoy every moment with our loved ones and create memories that will last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm here at the top of the world
I am on a high point of my life and feeling invincible.
where the flowers and the northern light swirl
I am surrounded by mesmerizing sights of the natural wonders.
I catch stars like they're fish
I am accomplishing amazing feats with ease and joy.
sing as loud as I wish
I feel free to express myself fully without any inhibitions.
When I'm here at the top of the world
This feeling of euphoria only exists when I am at the highest point of my life.
But what good is the top of the world
However, this high point is meaningless when my loved one is not with me.
its not the sweet shining love of my girl
What truly matters to me is the love of my life, who is not here with me now.
all the days they move slow
Without the presence of my loved one, time seems to stretch and drag on.
like a paddle-less boat
I have no direction or purpose without the love and support of my partner.
oh what good is the top of the world?
The highest point of my life is hollow and meaningless without my significant other by my side.
Writer(s): Ryan Laird Schneider, Eric Silver, Andrew Fromm
Contributed by Hannah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.