Top Of The World
Robin Thicke Lyrics


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Yeah, Robin Thicke
You know how it goes

Come on come on
Now you feeling like a pimp,
You got everything you want, no wonder
Come on come on
'Cause you never gave up,
Now you singing that song all summer
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, top of the world

She was a little girl picked on in school
Yeah she had funny teeth
All the kids called her tooth head
Years later when her moms got sick,
She did everything she could, but mama wasn't rich
She didn't stop, worked ten different jobs yeah
That put her through community college
Waitress, retail, hot dog on a stick
Telling herself that it won't end like this
Now she the boss, she the boss, she the boss
You see her riding up, yeah you know what it cost
Now she the one with the smile on her face
'Cause no one gave it to her, she earned that feeling

Come on come on
Now you feeling like a pimp,
You got everything you want, no wonder
Come on come on
'Cause you never gave up,
Now you singing that song all summer
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, top of the world

Now she wanna find love, and she can
Somebody who can hold umbrellas in the rain
But she's a little hardcore with the pros,
Could be goodbye goodbye before it's hello hello
Before you say a word, better have a breathe
Sitting with mine, if you have it ooh
I'm a sometime, but she's a lifestyle
I got a big hammer, but baby's a hard rock

Come on come on
Now you feeling like a pimp,
You got everything you want, no wonder
Come on come on
'Cause you never gave up,
Now you singing that song all summer
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, top of the world

(Baby) on top of it, (Baby) on top of it,
(Baby) she's on top of it, (Baby) on top of it

Yeah sometimes that's just how it goes
Now she well paid first class top grade
Go to sleep by herself only with the front page
Dreaming of the one thing she ain't got yet
That's somebody to hold when the sun sets
She start taking them pills just to feel good,
It's hard enough to be what she once was, keep it real
But she remembers how tough it was to get her
She can't be so hard on herself, yeah

You need a good time baby girl let it go
You need a good time baby girl let it go
You still so young, good times, let it go
You still so young, good times, let it go

Come on come on
Now you feeling like a pimp,
You got everything you want, no wonder
Come on come on
'Cause you never gave up,
Now you singing that song all summer
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, on top of the world




I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I'm on top of the world, top of the world

Overall Meaning

In Robin Thicke's "Top of the World," the song tells the story of someone who has overcome hardship and has become successful. The first verse describes a little girl who was bullied in school for her appearance but overcame her adversity, working multiple jobs while caring for her sick mother and eventually becoming successful. The second verse portrays someone who has achieved success but seeks love and struggles to find the right partner. Throughout the song, Thicke uses the phrase "on top of the world" as a metaphor for achieving success and finding happiness.


The chorus, "Now you feeling like a pimp, You got everything you want, no wonder, Come on come on 'cause you never gave up, now you singing that song all summer," highlights the theme of perseverance and the idea that success comes to those who work for it. Additionally, Thicke acknowledges that achieving success is not the end-all-be-all and encourages listeners to enjoy the present and let go of past struggles.


Overall, "Top of the World" is a celebration of those who have overcome obstacles to achieve success and a reminder that true happiness comes from within.


Line by Line Meaning

Now you feeling like a pimp,
You are feeling confident and successful, like you've achieved everything you want


You got everything you want, no wonder
You have everything you've ever wanted, which is why you feel so satisfied


'Cause you never gave up,
You never gave up on your dreams and persevered through any obstacles


Now you singing that song all summer
Your happiness and confidence is evident to the point where you can't stop celebrating it all summer long


I'm on top of the world, on top of the world
I feel like I'm on top of the world because of all the success and happiness I've attained


She was a little girl picked on in school
She was once a little girl who was made fun of in school


Yeah she had funny teeth
She had unconventional teeth that kids found funny and teased her for


All the kids called her tooth head
Her classmates gave her the nickname "tooth head" due to her distinct teeth


Years later when her moms got sick,
Years later, her mother became ill


She did everything she could, but mama wasn't rich
She worked hard to take care of her sick mother despite not having much money


She didn't stop, worked ten different jobs yeah
She refused to give up and worked many jobs to make ends meet


That put her through community college
Her hard work allowed her to attend community college


Waitress, retail, hot dog on a stick
She worked as a waitress, in retail, and even at a hot dog stand to support herself and her mother


Telling herself that it won't end like this
She refused to accept that her life would always be difficult and promised herself that it would get better


Now she the boss, she the boss, she the boss
Now, she is in charge of her life and her success, and she revels in that power


You see her riding up, yeah you know what it cost
Others can see her success and recognize what she had to go through to reach it


Now she the one with the smile on her face
She now smiles because of the happiness and satisfaction she has found in herself and her life


'Cause no one gave it to her, she earned that feeling
She earned all of her success and happiness through hard work and perseverance


Now she wanna find love, and she can
Now that she has achieved success in pursuing her dreams, she feels ready to pursue love as well


Somebody who can hold umbrellas in the rain
She wants someone who will support her through all life's ups and downs


But she's a little hardcore with the pros,
She is a bit hardheaded when it comes to what she wants and needs in a relationship


Could be goodbye goodbye before it's hello hello
She is aware that she could scare off potential partners with her strong desires and demands


Before you say a word, better have a breathe
Anyone who approaches her needs to take a deep breath and be prepared for her intensity


Sitting with mine, if you have it ooh
She wants someone who can sit with her through anything, good or bad


I'm a sometime, but she's a lifestyle
She is someone who embraces all aspects of life, while the person she wants to be with may only enjoy it some of the time


I got a big hammer, but baby's a hard rock
She is strong and unyielding, and wants a partner who is equally as strong


Yeah sometimes that's just how it goes
That's how life can be sometimes, full of challenges but also full of rewards


Now she well paid first class top grade
She is now successful, wealthy, and at the top of her game


Go to sleep by herself only with the front page
She goes to sleep alone but with her accomplishments and success on her mind


Dreaming of the one thing she ain't got yet
Despite all her success, she still dreams of finding love


That's somebody to hold when the sun sets
She wants someone she can hold and love, to share in all the joys and challenges of life


She start taking them pills just to feel good,
She feels unfulfilled by her accomplishments and turns to substances to find happiness


It's hard enough to be what she once was, keep it real
Despite all her success, she struggles to stay true to who she was before


But she remembers how tough it was to get her
She remembers how difficult and challenging her journey to success was


She can't be so hard on herself, yeah
She needs to remember that she can be proud of what she has accomplished and shouldn't be too hard on herself


You need a good time baby girl let it go
She needs to relax and enjoy life instead of constantly striving for more


You still so young, good times, let it go
She is still young and has plenty of time to find more happiness and joy in her life




Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JAMES D. GASS, ROBIN A. THICKE

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Comments from YouTube:

@81kasen01

The thicke man does it again why is he so damn underrated???

@travon04

I love this song!!!

@jasmineeelarae13

I can not FREAKING wait for the new album to come out LOVE YOU Robin:)

@Mak3luvn0twar

This is my Summer time feel good Track :)

@shawnhenderson979

2020!!!!

@MegaLoveNMusic

He's amazing!!!!

@jeffdmk6530

On the tracklist of "blurred lines"!!!!! I've waited this moment since one year i love it :-D

@SwagQuest

Very nice. I will be playing this song all summer.

@DeeCreative630

This song is THE BOSS!!

@GLAMCCCity

i come for myself. I Like it!

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