2. U.S. Hardcore punk group
Top Of The World
Whitecross Lyrics
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At night, I always see you foolin with time.
Today you're a high speed ruler,
No time to listen to your heart.
But I know you're pacing on the wings of the night.
Living in a lost world, yeah.
Living in a lost world.
Living on a lick and a promise,
For the bill is gonna come due.
Will he be the long awaited friend,
Or a thief in the night to you?
No way can you look into the future and know
When he'll be coming on you.
Right now it's time to accept him,
Decision's overdue.
He's standing near with his arms open wide.
He's calling you, he knows your name.
The time has come, it's your choice to make
Whitecross's song "Top Of The World" is a reflection on time, the choices we make, and the consequences that follow. The opening lines suggest that time is a precious commodity and one that we often take for granted. It's easy to get caught up in the daily hustle and lose sight of what truly matters. The lyrics suggest that we often fool ourselves into believing we have all the time in the world, but in reality, time is a finite resource. The chorus reinforces this message by suggesting that we are living in a lost world, where time slips away unnoticed.
The verses suggest that we are racing against time, trying to accomplish as much as we can before it's too late. We become lost in the pursuit of success and forget to listen to our hearts. The lyrics suggest that we need to take a step back and reevaluate our priorities before it's too late. The second verse emphasizes the fact that we need to be prepared for the consequences of our actions. We can't predict the future or know what lies ahead. We must make decisions now that we can live with, no matter what the outcome.
In the final verse, the lyrics suggest that we have a choice to make. Time is standing near, offering us a chance to embrace it fully or continue to ignore its existence. The decision is ours to make, and we must be prepared to live with the consequences of our choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Time, you say you've got a lifetime to live, my friend.
You talk about having all the time in the world, my friend.
At night, I always see you foolin with time.
You spend your nights wasting time.
Today you're a high speed ruler,
You're in a position of power and moving fast.
No time to listen to your heart.
You don't take time to listen to your heart.
But I know you're pacing on the wings of the night.
I know you're restless and anxious.
Living in a lost world, yeah.
Living in an uncertain and confusing world.
Living in a lost world.
Living in an uncertain and confusing world.
Living on a lick and a promise,
Living without planning for the future.
For the bill is gonna come due.
The consequences of your actions will catch up to you.
Will he be the long awaited friend,
Will he be the person you've been waiting for?
Or a thief in the night to you?
Or will he be someone who takes advantage of you?
No way can you look into the future and know
It is impossible to predict the future.
When he'll be coming on you.
When he will appear in your life.
Right now it's time to accept him,
It is time to welcome him into your life.
Decision's overdue.
You should have made a decision already.
He's standing near with his arms open wide.
He is close by and welcoming you.
He's calling you, he knows your name.
He is reaching out to you personally.
The time has come, it's your choice to make.
It is now up to you to make a decision.
Contributed by Josiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bruce M. Axtens
on No Way I'm Goin' Down
"thought the fight was fixed" rather than "thought the light was fixed". The imagery in the song is all about fighting in a ring and a fixed fight is not a fair one.