On Top of the World
Imagine Dragons
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If you love somebody Better tell them why they're here 'cause They just may run away from you You'll never know what went well Then again it just depends on How long of time is left for you I've had the highest mountains I've had the deepest rivers You can have it all but not til you move it Now take it in but don't look down 'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ey I'm on top of the world, 'ey Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ey Been holding it in for a while, 'ey Take it with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child I'm on top of the world I've tried to cut these corners Try to take the easy way out I kept on falling short of something I coulda gave up then but Then again I couldn't have 'cause I've traveled all this way for something Now take it in but don't look down 'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ey I'm on top of the world, 'ey Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ey Been holding it in for a while, 'ey Take it with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child I'm on top of the world 'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ey I'm on top of the world, 'ey Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ey Been holding it in for a while, 'ey Take it with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child And I know it's hard when you're falling down And it's a long way up when you hit the ground Get up now, get up, get up now And I know it's hard when you're falling down And it's a long way up when you hit the ground Get up now, get up, get up now 'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ey I'm on top of the world, 'ey Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ey Been holding it in for a while, 'ey Take it with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child I'm on top of the world
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Written by: Alexander Junior Grant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"On Top of the World" is a song written and performed by the American rock band Imagine Dragons. It comes from their first studio album, "Night Visions", which was released in 2012.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 10 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. It also achieved success in other countries by charting in top positions in the Netherlands, Poland, and Israel.
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Unofficial World Cup Theme“On Top of the World” became popular during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, even though it wasn’t an official song of the event. The song's energetic and uplifting vibe made it a favorite among football fans worldwide.
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Platinum CertificationIt was certified Platinum in the United States by RIAA in 2013, making it one of Imagine Dragons' highest certified singles to date.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is set in the 1960s and humorously pays homage to conspiracy theories about the Apollo moon mission. It was released on November 13, 2013.
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Unique SoundThe song deviates from the darker rock sound of other songs on the “Night Visions” album, bearing more of a folk-pop sound with cheerful lyrics and an upbeat rhythm.
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LicensingThe song has been used in several commercials, films and television series, including for The Coca-Cola Company, Samsung, Target Corporation, and Jeep during their respective advertising campaigns.
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Live PerformancesImagine Dragons has performed "On Top of the World" live on several major platforms including on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon", and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
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CollaborationThe song was co-produced by Imagine Dragons and English hip-hop artist Alexander Grant, also known as Alex da Kid.
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EA Sports"On Top of the World" was featured in the game FIFA 13, contributing to the song’s international recognition and popularity.
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