Top Of The World
Wildhearts Lyrics

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IÆve got a feeling of an afterglow And the second that the sorrow goes Will breed a new career And I wanna open up my eyes and see æCos the agony and ecstacy Look all the same from here You donÆt get no view like you do on the top of the world The top of the world Where the skyÆs so blue and the girls are so beautiful And times where the heaven is a mile away And itÆs looking like itÆs there to stay Unlikely to remain And I got a list of things IÆm working on IÆll be working on number one I hope you do the same You donÆt get no view like you do on the top of the world The top of the world Where the skyÆs so blue and the girls are so beautiful

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wildhearts' "Top of the world" speak of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines suggest a feeling of lingering satisfaction after a painful experience, and the hope that this will lead to new opportunities. The song then speaks of the desire to open one's eyes and see the world anew, perhaps with a newfound appreciation for the good things in life. The chorus speaks of the incomparable view one has from the top of the world, a place where the sky is blue and the girls are beautiful. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the highest point of one's life, where everything seems perfect and nothing can bring you down.

The second verse continues in this vein, speaking of times when heaven seems close but just out of reach, and the need to work hard to achieve one's aspirations. The song ends with an exhortation to do just that, to work on oneself and strive for greatness.

Overall, the lyrics to "Top of the world" are inspiring and uplifting, offering a message of hope and resilience in the face of life's challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

IÆve got a feeling of an afterglow
I am feeling content from the aftermath of an experience

And the second that the sorrow goes
As soon as the pain dissolves

Will breed a new career
Opportunities for growth and success will arise

And I wanna open up my eyes and see
I want to experience life fully

æCos the agony and ecstacy
Because the highs and lows of life

Look all the same from here
Appear equally significant from my current perspective

You donÆt get no view like you do on the top of the world
You will never get a better perspective than when you are at the peak

The top of the world
The highest point of success and happiness

Where the skyÆs so blue and the girls are so beautiful
A place where everything seems perfect and ideal

And times where the heaven is a mile away
There are moments where everything seems out of reach

And itÆs looking like itÆs there to stay
It seems like this feeling will linger for a while

Unlikely to remain
However, this feeling is not permanent or inevitable

And I got a list of things IÆm working on
I have a set of goals and projects

IÆll be working on number one
I will focus on my top priority

I hope you do the same
I encourage others to also prioritize what matters most

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID LESLIE WALLS

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