Top Of The World
Shonnen Knife Lyrics
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There is wonder in the things 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 coming 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
On the top of the world looking 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 put me on the top of the world
Top of the world
Top of the world
Top of the world
Something in the wind has learned my name
Telling me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
There's a pleasant sense of happiness for me
There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope I'll find
Tomorrow will be the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here
On the top of the world looking 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 put me on the top of the world
Top of the world
Top of the world
Top of the world
Top of the world
Top of the world
Top of the world
Top of the world
Such a feeling coming over me now
Everything I want the world to be now
On top on top on top of the world I'm on the top now I'm on the top now
Top of the world
Shonen Knife's song "Top of the World" is an upbeat and joyful love song. The singer describes a feeling of wonder and happiness that comes from being with a loved one. They feel like they are on top of the world, looking down on creation with a sense of awe and gratitude. The singer credits their lover for this feeling, stating that their love is the only explanation for the happiness they feel.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Top of the World" several times, emphasizing the singer's feeling of elation and joy. They describe a sense of contentment and fulfillment which comes from being with the person they love. The love described in the song is all-encompassing, representing a deep connection between two people that brings out the best in both of them.
The song's verses focus on the natural world, describing the pleasantness of the wind and the beauty of the sky. Through these images, the singer expresses their sense of connectedness to the world around them, which is made even stronger by their love for their partner. The song ends with a declaration of the singer's happiness and contentment, as they proclaim themselves to be "on top of the world."
Overall, "Top of the World" is a celebration of love and the happiness it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a feeling coming over me
I am overwhelmed with emotions
There is wonder in the things I see
I see everything with awe and amazement
Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes
The day is truly perfect, with clear blue skies and bright sun
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream
I can't believe how perfect everything is, it feels unreal
Everything I want the world to be
My dreams and desires for the world have come true
Is coming true especially for me
I feel lucky and blessed to have everything I've ever wanted
And the reason is clear, it's because you are here
You are the reason for my happiness, everything is better with you
You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
You are like heaven on earth, I feel complete with you
On the top of the world looking down on creation
I am in a position of immense happiness and success, viewing everything from above
And the only explanation I can find
The reason for my happiness is something that can't be explained easily
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
My immense happiness and success is a result of the love I've found since you entered my life
Your love put me on the top of the world
Your love brought me to this position of immense happiness and success
Something in the wind has learned my name
There is a sense that something great is happening to me, that my name is being recognized
Telling me that things are not the same
I am aware that things have changed for the better in my life
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
Nature seems to be in harmony with my happiness and success
There's a pleasant sense of happiness for me
I feel a pleasant happiness from everything around me
There is only one wish on my mind
My only wish is for my happiness and success to continue
When this day is through I hope I'll find
At the end of this perfect day, I hope to find that everything is still going well
Tomorrow will be the same for you and me
I hope that my happiness and success will continue into the future for both of us
All I need will be mine if you are here
As long as you are with me, I have everything I need to be happy and successful
Top of the world
I am in a position of immense happiness and success
Such a feeling coming over me now
I am overwhelmed with emotions again
Everything I want the world to be now
My dreams and desires for the world have come true again
On top on top on top of the world I'm on the top now I'm on the top now
I am repeating that I am in a position of immense happiness and success
Top of the world
I am in a position of immense happiness and success
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