Top Of The World
R.E.A.L Lyrics


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I don't know nothing,
I don't know a thing
But if I just keep on listening,
Together we'll sing

I've been walking for about a thousand years
And my feet are tired of crying
All those painful tears
And my sight is going blind

And my soul is way down low
But I haven't seen a thing,
So that's all i can know
I said cause I don't know nothing,

I don't know a thing
But if I just keep on listening,
Together we'll sing
I've been drinking to drown away my tears

And I'm sick of all the violence
And I'm sick of all the fears
But I'm moving down the road,
True I'm moving kind of slow

But I haven't heard a thing,
So that's all I can know
Said cause I don't know nothing,
Y'all don't know a thing

But if we just keep on listening,
Together we'll sing
I don't think that it's going that good today
I can't take my eyes off of the rain

And everybody's running away
Well I don't think
That it's going that good today
Can't take my eyes off of the rain

And everybody's running away
I ran away to the top of the world today
I've been crying and losing lots of sleep
Cause the roads are getting longer

Winter snows come kinda deep
But I still will move along
And I still can feel the sun
And I see or hear a thing

And I'll break into a run
Said cause I don't know nothing,
Y'all don't know a thing
But if we just keep on listening,

Together we'll sing
I don't think that it's going that good today
I can't take my eyes off of the rain
And everybody's going insane

Well I don't think that
It's going that good today
I can't take my eyes off of the rain
Everybody's running away

I ran away to the top of the world today




I ran away to the top of the world today
Ran away top of the world today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of R.E.A.L's Top of the World convey a sense of despair and disillusionment, but also a glimmer of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The singer admits to knowing nothing and feeling lost and disconnected from the world around them. They describe a long and difficult journey that has left them physically and emotionally drained. But despite this, they urge themselves and their listeners to keep on listening and singing, suggesting that there is still some power and beauty to be found in music and human connection.


The repeated refrain of "I don't know nothing, I don't know a thing" highlights the singer's sense of confusion and uncertainty, but also serves as a rallying cry for anyone who feels lost or disconnected. The verses describe a series of struggles and hardships, from chronic pain and exhaustion to addiction and societal violence, but also suggest that there is still some sense of direction and purpose to be found in moving forward, even if that means moving slowly or blindly. The final lines of the song, in which the singer runs to the top of the world, suggest a renewed sense of energy and possibility, as well as a desire to escape from the troubles of the world below.


Overall, the lyrics of Top of the World are complex and nuanced, expressing both despair and hope, confusion and determination. They offer a powerful message of resilience and solidarity, urging listeners to keep on moving forward even in the face of hardship and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know nothing,
I am ignorant and uneducated


I don't know a thing
I have no knowledge or understanding


But if I just keep on listening,
If I continue to pay attention and learn


Together we'll sing
We will unite through music


I've been walking for about a thousand years
I have been struggling for a very long time


And my feet are tired of crying
I am weary from my struggles


All those painful tears
I have shed many tears of sadness


And my sight is going blind
I am losing my vision and clarity


And my soul is way down low
I am feeling very depressed and hopeless


But I haven't seen a thing,
Despite my struggles, I have gained no insight


So that's all I can know
I am limited by my lack of understanding


I've been drinking to drown away my tears
I am using alcohol as a coping mechanism


And I'm sick of all the violence
I am disgusted by the aggression and cruelty in the world


And I'm sick of all the fears
I am tired of being afraid


But I'm moving down the road,
Despite my struggles, I am still progressing


True I'm moving kind of slow
My progress may be slow, but it is still progress


But I haven't heard a thing,
Despite my experiences, I am still lacking understanding


Said 'cause I don't know nothing,
My ignorance continues to limit me


Y'all don't know a thing
None of us have all the answers


But if we just keep on listening,
If we continue to learn from each other


Together we'll sing
We will unite through music


I don't think that it's going that good today
I am feeling negative about today


I can't take my eyes off of the rain
I am focused on the negative aspects of my life


And everybody's running away
Others are also struggling and trying to avoid their problems


Well I don't think that it's going that good today
My negativity continues


Can't take my eyes off of the rain
My focus remains on the negative aspects of my life


Everybody's running away
Others are also struggling and feeling helpless


I ran away to the top of the world today
I am trying to escape from my problems


I've been crying and losing lots of sleep
My struggles have caused me emotional pain and exhaustion


Cause the roads are getting longer
My journey is proving to be challenging and never-ending


Winter snows come kinda deep
My struggles have intensified and become more difficult


But I still will move along
Despite the difficulty, I will continue to progress


And I still can feel the sun
I still have hope and positivity in my life


And I see or hear a thing
Despite my struggles, I am still learning and gaining insight


And I'll break into a run
My progress may be slow, but I am determined to keep moving forward


Y'all don't know a thing
None of us have all the answers


But if we just keep on listening,
If we continue to learn from each other


Together we'll sing
We will unite through music


I don't think that it's going that good today
My negativity continues


I can't take my eyes off of the rain
My focus remains on the negative aspects of my life


And everybody's going insane
Others are also struggling and feeling overwhelmed


Well I don't think that it's going that good today
My negativity persists


I can't take my eyes off of the rain
My focus remains on the negative aspects of my life


Everybody's running away
Others are also struggling and trying to avoid their problems


I ran away to the top of the world today
I am trying to escape from my problems


I ran away to the top of the world today
I am still trying to find a way to overcome my struggles


Ran away top of the world today
I am seeking refuge and relief from my problems




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Amrutha Sindhu

Such a feelin's comin' over me
There is wonder in most every thing I see
Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream

Everything I want the world to be
Is now comin' true especially for me
And the reason is clear, it's because you are here
You're the nearest thing to Heaven that I've seen

I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world

Somethin' in the wind has learned my name
And it's tellin' me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me

There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here

I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world



All comments from YouTube:

Joseph Jacome

2022 . Still a great song . Will never get old

nurfathiraaa06

Exactlyyyyeyyeye

TheGoldenDragon

tru dat

ChickRen Roasts

YESS im always singing this while i bath

Liên Hoàng

Hehe, it's nice song and i really like it

lame playz

Oiii

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SHRUTI DUTT

I first sang it when I was 13 ..now I am 60 . .. I love the song and the hope it instils ..In school we used to sing it like a hymn ..God is the only one who stays around…❤and never betrays you! Keeps you on Top of the world…

Brian Halder

Which school ?

Honest Guide

beautiful..so beautiful..

REYES URRICOCHEA

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