Top Of The World
Mike Posner & Big Sean Lyrics


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At this time next year
I may have enough to buy the whole damn thing (thing, thing)
Yea, I'm doin' pretty good right now
But I say I just wait, wait
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world

I'ma take it to the top, huh?
I knew it
You came in here solo?
Nah, I crewed it
Funny I turned all my, I'm gonna besides do
It's been ballin' out for a minute
Still play like I'm being recruited
I showed improvement
And came up in a game and made a name
Clap it up, seem like yesterday
Man, we was in your hoopy, lapping up
Sometimes you gotta look back on your life
You'll laugh it up
Tryin'a make it to the top
And throw my dogs a ladder up

At this time next year
I may have enough to buy the whole damn thing (thing, thing)
Yea, I'm doin' pretty good right now
But I say I just wait, wait
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world

Ah, ain't a artist in the game that can match this
Gym shorts on a date with a actress
And I'm still goin' hip I could
Only try and it still gonna hit
Let the dress go, this ain't retros
Razvu voices with best flow
Uh, yours truly
Keep your feelings to yourself, lemme do me

At this time next year
I may have enough to buy the whole damn thing (thing, thing)
Yea, I'm doin' pretty good right now
But I say I just wait, wait
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world

Same old G
I just made a quick replacement
Whip replacement
Flowing down the street, flowing bitch I've been parade
Everybody round me pay like getting rich contagious

Another hit, excuse me while I run the basics
Is this your graduating?
So yeah I'm feeling boy
Midwest beard all over Hollywood
See the way they hating
See the way I shine
Dexter Av is a big mural, me and Sean

At this time next year
I may have enough to buy the whole damn thing (thing, thing)
Yea, I'm doin' pretty good right now
But I said just wait, wait
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I'mma take it to the top top top of the world

I do it
Man, that's my line
Well bitch, you didn't even say it right
Fuck you bro




Say
Ahaha, champagne!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mike Posner's song "Top of the World" describe his ambition and determination to succeed in the music industry, and the confidence he has in his ability to reach the top. He raps about his current success and how all of his hard work has paid off, but he knows that he can go even further. He plans to take his career to the top of the world, where he can buy whatever he wants and live the life he's always dreamed of. He's aware of the challenges that come with being successful, including jealousy and envy from others, but he's not going to let that stop him from achieving his goals.


The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing Mike's desire to climb to the top of the world. In the last verse, there's some playful banter between Mike and another rapper, and the song ends with a celebratory shout of "champagne!"


Overall, "Top of the World" is a catchy and confident song that showcases Mike Posner's talent and determination to succeed.


Line by Line Meaning

At this time next year
In the near future, I may have enough money to purchase a lot of things


I may have enough to buy the whole damn thing (thing, thing)
I might be wealthy enough to buy anything and everything


Yea, I'm doin' pretty good right now
Currently, I'm in a financially comfortable position


But I say I just wait, wait
Despite my current position, I am patient and waiting for bigger and better opportunities


I'mma take it to the top top top of the world
I am determined to be extremely successful and reach the highest levels of achievement


I knew it
I had confidence that I was going to achieve success


You came in here solo?
Did you come here alone?


Nah, I crewed it
No, I came with a group.


Funny I turned all my, I'm gonna besides do
It's strange how all my goals and aspirations besides making music has become a reality.


It's been ballin' out for a minute
I have been experiencing a luxurious lifestyle for a while now.


Still play like I'm being recruited
Although I am successful, I still work hard as if I'm still trying to make a name for myself.


I showed improvement
I have made progress and gotten better at my craft.


And came up in a game and made a name
I rose to prominence in the music industry and established myself as a recognized artist.


Clap it up, seem like yesterday
Applaud and celebrate my achievements as they feel recent in my memory.


Man, we was in your hoopy, lapping up
I remember us driving around in your old car, joking and having a good time.


Sometimes you gotta look back on your life
It's important to reflect on past experiences.


You'll laugh it up
You'll be happy and possibly laugh when you think about those memories.


Tryin'a make it to the top
I strive for success and to reach the highest point.


And throw my dogs a ladder up
I will help my friends and team achieve success as well.


Ah, ain't a artist in the game that can match this
I am confident that there is no other artist in the industry that can surpass my skills or success.


Gym shorts on a date with a actress
I can be myself and succeed in any environment or situation.


And I'm still goin' hip I could
I am still creating popular and relevant music.


Only try and it still gonna hit
My songs are successful even when I don't put as much effort into them.


Let the dress go, this ain't retros
I am focused on the present and the future rather than dwelling on the past.


Razvu voices with the best flow
My singing and rapping abilities are among the best in the industry.


Uh, yours truly
It's me, Mike Posner.


Keep your feelings to yourself, lemme do me
Don't interfere or try to control me, let me do what I do best.


Same old G
I'm still the same old me.


I just made a quick replacement
I quickly replaced something.


Whip replacement
I replaced a car or motorcycle.


Flowing down the street, flowing bitch I've been parade
I am driving confidently and enjoying my success.


Everybody round me pay like getting rich contagious
My friends and associates are also experiencing financial success.


Another hit, excuse me while I run the basics
I am creating another hit song with ease.


Is this your graduating?
Are you done with your achievement?


So yeah I'm feeling boy
I am confident and feeling good.


Midwest beard all over Hollywood
My Midwest roots are still evident even though I am now living in Hollywood.


See the way they hating
I can see people hating on me and my success.


See the way I shine
I am shining and thriving despite the hate.


Dexter Av is a big mural, me and Sean
Me and my friend Sean have made a mural on Dexter Avenue.


Ahaha, champagne!
I am celebrating my success with champagne.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Joseph Levin, Sean Michael Anderson, Thomas Wesley Pentz, Michael Robert Henrion Posner

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@sam

Love this so much. Inspirational

@michelleneira6411

love you sam

@Tashbop

I'm glad you like mike posner too, man

@CASHANDRELAXRECORDS

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Sam same bro

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@DrBeauHightower

Always was the jam

@christinaalina5720

Love this so much. Inspirational . This song is the complete package I never knew was absent. Thank you so much. Authentic views β€”the spot where talent ignites and resonates through the cultural mosaic. It's the real deal, where artists catch fire and ride the wave to stardom. Don't sleep on itβ€”vibes like these endure through time.

@tuqati9370

Remembered this song when I was 15...it truly helped through my high school years going from a small town school all the way up to one of the best Boys school in the country living the best years of my life sports, after parties, girls and popularity living my best life. Thank you Sean and Mike, came back here now on to the next step in my life as a 24 year old...who knows what's next haha

@LV23ish

Very Inspiring!! Been following Mike and Big Sean since their Mixtape days. Its great to see them giving back to the city, and also bring back that Detroit music.Β 

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