The group was formed in 1988 in Winnipeg, Manitoba by vocalist Daniel Greaves, guitarist Joey Serlin, bassist Pete Loewen and drummer Sammy Kohn. Serlin was a comic fan and named the group after the DC comic. They released their debut album, McLaren Furnace Room, in 1992. (The album was named for one of the band's rehearsal spaces, the furnace room of the McLaren Hotel in Winnipeg.) The single "Cracked" garnered the band significant airplay on rock stations, but was quickly eclipsed by the anti-spousal abuse anthem "Run and Hide", which became the band's breakthrough hit.
Loewen left the band, and was replaced by Ken Tizzard. The band's 1994 album In the Trees confirmed their place in Canadian rock with the hit singles "Boneyard Tree", "All Uncovered" and "Lusitana".
Their 1996 album Brand New Day was not as well-received by critics or audiences -- "Zoom", "Incarnate" and "Shut Up" were moderately successful singles, but none achieved the kind of success that the band's earlier singles had. 1998's Silent Radar was the band's return to commercial success, with the hit singles "Stereo", "Any Day Now" and "Brighter Hell".
Their 2001 album Slomotion saw the exit of Sammy Kohn and the remaining members experimenting with more industrial textures. As if prepared for a bad reception, the band also packaged the album with a second greatest hits disc. The album was, indeed, poorly received by fans and critics, with only the single "Absolutely Anytime" gaining any radio airplay.
The band subsequently broke up. Greaves went on to form Doctor with Rob Higgins, Tizzard joined Thornley, and Serlin appeared on Ryan Malcolm's debut album before forming his own new band, Redline.
In 2009, the band reformed and started touring again.
Top Of The World
The Watchmen Lyrics
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You were nowhere around
Wrapped my eyes with both my hands stood and listened
Nowhere around
Made my peace with myself now I'm gonna find you
But right now you're not around
Where'd ju go
Where'd ju go
Where'd ju go
Put on my halo makes me feel angelic too
Gives me reason takes me up to you
I'm feelin' okay used to be happier
Now there's something the matter
Understandin' my self is the only way to find you
But right now you're not around
And I tell you
Where'd ju go
Where'd ju go
Where'd ju go
Top of the world
Top of the world
And my feet are hanging down down down
Hide and seek with my friends yeah well I'll find you
Right now you're not around
And I tell you
Where'd ju go
Where'd ju go
Where'd ju go
The Watchmen's "Top of the World" is a melancholic song that speaks to the feeling of losing someone and the search to find them. The opening lyrics, "Where did you go, I counted all the way to ten. You were nowhere around" express the singer's confusion and frustration at not being able to find the person they are looking for. The line, "Put on my halo makes me feel angelic too" suggests that the singer is trying to become a better version of themselves to make up for whatever they may have done wrong in the relationship. The chorus, with its repeated lyrics of "Where'd ju go" captures the feeling of loss and longing that pervades throughout the song.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotions as they struggle to understand themselves and their current state of mind. The line, "I'm feeling okay, used to be happier. Now there's something the matter" highlights the singer's inner turmoil and the fact that they are not quite sure what is causing it. The repeated refrain of "Where'd ju go" takes on a new meaning in the second verse, as the singer seems to be asking themselves where a happier version of themselves has disappeared to. The song ends with the repeated chorus and the final line, "Top of the world, and my feet are hanging down, down, down" adding to the sense of sadness and loss.
Overall, "Top of the World" is a song that explores themes of loss, longing, and self-discovery. Through its poignant lyrics and melancholic melody, it speaks to the universal experience of searching for something or someone that feels just out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did you go I counted all the way to ten
I'm searching for you and I'm counting, but you're not here.
You were nowhere around
You're not around.
Wrapped my eyes with both my hands stood and listened
I covered my eyes and listened, hoping to hear or feel your presence.
Nowhere around
You're just not here.
Made my peace with myself now I'm gonna find you
I've come to terms with myself and I'm going to keep searching for you.
But right now you're not around
Unfortunately, you're still not here.
And I tell you
I want to tell you something.
Where'd ju go
Where did you go?
Put on my halo makes me feel angelic too
I'm wearing a halo and it makes me feel pure and righteous.
Gives me reason takes me up to you
The halo gives me motivation to search for you and bring me closer to you.
I'm feelin' okay used to be happier
I'm not as happy as I used to be, but I'm doing alright.
Now there's something the matter
Something is wrong.
Understandin' my self is the only way to find you
I need to understand myself before I can find you.
But right now you're not around
Again, unfortunately, you're just not here.
Top of the world
I feel like I'm on top of the world.
And my feet are hanging down down down
But my feet are still on the ground, I'm not actually that high up.
Hide and seek with my friends yeah well I'll find you
Playing hide and seek with my friends reminds me of searching for you, and I'm determined to find you.
Right now you're not around
But as it stands, you're not here.
And I tell you
I really want to tell you something.
Where'd ju go
Seriously, where did you go?
Where'd ju go
Still can't find you, where are you?
Where'd ju go
Seriously, where the heck did you go?
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Goddess
on Zoom
I would love to know the interpretation of this song.
I’m thinking it starts with his birth but now he is dying and he recalls how safe he was with his mother and she is smiling through the lights(in the starlight in heavens) and will carry him home because as he is on the earth her voice is a voice that he doesn’t love more(being the first loving voice he heard and will be the one that calls him to the other side or calls him home) .... calling to the other side of the river evokes the ferryman to me .....mid lyrics he said he’s done all he can met all he can and he is ready to let go