Top of the World
Ocean Colour Scene
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For all of her diction, her self medication She fell down and dented her nose And laughed at the coroners Desperately warning her Watch now the way that it goes And she knows She's living at the top of the world In need of salvation she spoke to her mother Who died in the service of king What is the meaning of wallflowers receiving a glance It would mean everything And she thinks She's living at the top of the world Three minutes later she looked in the mirror And cracked half a smile at her toes And she knows, she knows She's living at the top of the world
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Written by: H. THOMPSON, ROMEO MC CALL
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13 facts about this song
Album Info"Top of the World" is a track from Ocean Colour Scene's seventh studio album, "A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad."
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Release DateThe song was released on March 21, 2005, in CD, vinyl, and digital download formats.
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Genre ClassificationThis track is classified under the genre of Britpop and Indie rock, a testament to Ocean Colour Scene's traditional British rock music influences.
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Song LengthThis song runs approximately five minutes and thirty-six seconds long.
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Band CompositionEven though the band had several lineup changes, it primarily consisted of Steve Cradock, Oscar Harrison, Simon Fowler, and Dan Sealey during the release of this song.
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MusicianshipRemarkably, the lead vocalist Simon Fowler shows off his musical range and versatility in "Top of the World" by playing the harmonica in addition to providing the song's vocals.
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Critical ReceptionThough the album did not receive widespread critical acclaim, fans of Ocean Colour Scene generally regard "Top of the World" with favor due to its multi-layered instrumentals and thoughtful lyrics.
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Song InspirationThere isn't a specific statement from Ocean Colour Scene about the inspiration behind "Top of the World," but given the band's usual themes, it can be assumed that it tackles life experiences and social observations.
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Band's PopularityAt the time of the album's release, Ocean Colour Scene was hugely popular in the UK, with five of their albums having reached the Top 5 on the UK Albums Chart. However, they had limited exposure in the United States.
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Music Style"Top of the World" showcases the band's musical style, which has often been compared to the psychedelic 60s rock n roll and 90s Britpop.
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Live PerformancesWhile "Top of the World" isn't one of the band's most frequently performed songs in concerts, it has been a part of their setlists for some of their live performances.
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Album RankingThe album "A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad," which features "Top of the World," reached Number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.
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ProductionThe entire album, including "Top of the World," was produced by two renowned producers, Dave Eringa who had worked with Manic Street Preachers and Martin 'Max' Heyes who was previously associated with Dido and Brian Eno.
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