top of the world
P.E.D. Lyrics

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Dawn comes and you're up
You drink a fast cup
Don't keep them waiting
All systems are go
Far down below
Morning is breaking
And you're ready
You know the routine

You suit up and you board your machine
As all over the world
Eyes are glued to the video screens
There's a hole in the clouds
When you look up tonight
A window that beckons you
Toward the moonlight
The tower counts down
And the moment is right
You take a deep breath
But your chest still goes tight
Alone at the top of the world
Day turns into night
Turns back to day
Twice on the hour
You're far from it now
Light years away
Thin streams of power
Rumbling under your feet
Eagle leaps from the concrete
And the lines fly away
As the pad crumbles under the heat
There's a hole in the clouds...
Armageddon
There's and edge to the wind
Cutting into my skin
And the air's like an icicle
As the night starts to fall
And there's no one around
My ears strain for a sound
As I search through these canyons
So cold and so tall
Armageddon
Oh, no
Armageddon
Came too soon
In this city so proud
Full of noises and crowds
This once was a monument
Now it's a grave
And they warned us about
When reason gave out
Now it's too late for miracles
There's nothing to save
Armageddon

Armageddon
Came too soon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.E.D.'s song "Top of the World" describe the experience of a space shuttle launch from the perspective of an astronaut. The song starts off by describing the routine of an astronaut in the moments leading up to the launch. The astronaut, who has already suited up, boards the machine and prepares for launch. As the launch countdown begins, people all over the world watch the video screens with excitement. When the moment arrives, the astronaut takes a deep breath before blastoff. Once in space, the astronaut is alone on top of the world, with thin streams of power running under their feet. The experience is breathtaking, with a hole in the clouds allowing for a view of the moonlight. The song ends with a shift of perspective, describing how Armageddon has come too soon, resulting in the once proud city becoming a grave.

The lyrics to "Top of the World" offer a compelling perspective on the experience of space travel. The song does an excellent job of capturing the excitement and wonder of blasting off into space, with the powerful imagery of thin streams of power running under the astronaut's feet. The song also takes a dark turn, describing the consequences of an Armageddon in which the once proud city is reduced to a grave. Overall, the lyrics are a powerful and thought-provoking reflection on the possibilities and dangers of space travel.

Line by Line Meaning

Dawn comes and you're up
You wake up early in the morning

You drink a fast cup
You have a quick cup of coffee or tea

Don't keep them waiting
You need to be on time

All systems are go
Everything is ready

Far down below
The earth is far down below

Morning is breaking
It is becoming morning

And you're ready
You are prepared

You know the routine
You are familiar with what you need to do

You suit up and you board your machine
You put on your gear and get on your vehicle

As all over the world / Eyes are glued to the video screens
People all over the world are watching on TV

There's a hole in the clouds / When you look up tonight / A window that beckons you / Toward the moonlight
You see an opening in the clouds that invites you to the moonlight

The tower counts down / And the moment is right / You take a deep breath / But your chest still goes tight
The countdown starts, and you feel nervous but ready

Alone at the top of the world
You are alone at the highest point

Day turns into night / Turns back to day / Twice on the hour
The day and night cycle happens twice in an hour

You're far from it now / Light years away / Thin streams of power
You are very far away and have limited power

Rumbling under your feet / Eagle leaps from the concrete / And the lines fly away / As the pad crumbles under the heat
The ground is shaking as your vehicle takes off, and debris is flying

Armageddon / There's an edge to the wind / Cutting into my skin / And the air's like an icicle / As the night starts to fall / And there's no one around / My ears strain for a sound / As I search through these canyons / So cold and so tall
You're alone in a cold, deserted area, and the wind is cutting through you

Armageddon / Oh, no / Armageddon / Came too soon
Armageddon, the end of the world, happened too early

In this city so proud / Full of noises and crowds / This once was a monument / Now it's a grave / And they warned us about / When reason gave out / Now it's too late for miracles / There's nothing to save
The once-great city is destroyed, and there is no hope for it

Armageddon / Armageddon / Came too soon
The end of the world happened too early

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TONY CAREY

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