This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Hey, baby, woo
I know you believe in me, that's all I ever need
No, no, nothin's gonna stop it
Nothin' will discourage me, oh, no
Hey baby, uh, it's the only way out
Oh, little darlin'
Now come on, what's it all about?
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Gonna give it all we got
Oh, I know you wanna touch
I got to have a little taste
I don't wanna sink my teeth in that fine piece of real estate, yeah
Hey baby, woo! make it nice 'n sweet, oh
Oh, little darlin'
Let's take a walk down easy street
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Let's give it all we got
Baby got a feelin', I wanna touch it now
See the whole wide world turn upside-down
Hey baby, woo! Someday we'll be
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
'Til we got stung
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world gonna give it all we got
Standin' on top, hey baby
Standin' on top, hey darlin', woo!
Standin' on top, standin' on top
Standin' on top
I know you believe in me, that's all I ever need
No, no, nothin's gonna stop it
Nothin' will discourage me, oh, no
Hey baby, uh, it's the only way out
Oh, little darlin'
Now come on, what's it all about?
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Gonna give it all we got
Oh, I know you wanna touch
I got to have a little taste
I don't wanna sink my teeth in that fine piece of real estate, yeah
Hey baby, woo! make it nice 'n sweet, oh
Oh, little darlin'
Let's take a walk down easy street
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Let's give it all we got
Baby got a feelin', I wanna touch it now
See the whole wide world turn upside-down
Hey baby, woo! Someday we'll be
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
'Til we got stung
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world gonna give it all we got
Standin' on top, hey baby
Standin' on top, hey darlin', woo!
Standin' on top, standin' on top
Standin' on top
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Top of the World Lyrics as written by Edward Van Halen Alex Van Halen
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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