Top of the World [James Young]

Top Of The World
Written by J.Y. & Steven A. Jones
Lead Vocals by James Young

When they've counted you out
And your back's to the wall
And the chips all come down
Can you answer the call
When the future's in doubt
And there's no one to help
Just rely on your senses
And believe in yourself
And your dreams

I'm sitting on top of the world
They say actions speak louder than words
I feel the power
It's never or now to be
Riding on top of the world

Now don't let them say that it
Can't be done
Cause down deep in your heart
You know you're the only one
When they say you're too young
You can prove them all wrong
Cause tomorrow is yours
And it won't be long
Till they know

I'm sitting on top of the world
They say actions speak louder than words
I feel the power
Leave others to follow me
I'll be on top of the world

If you take your time
And you do it right
You can do anything
Don't be afraid to fight
When they say you're too old
You can prove them all wrong
Cause tomorrow is yours
And it won't be long
Till they know

I'm sitting on top of the world
They say actions speak louder than words
I feel the power
It's all systems now we'll be
Riding on top of the world
I'll be on top of the world

Interpretation

Don't listen to those people that say you can't do it or will never amount to anything.  You can do anything you set your mind to. I heard the same things, and I'm on top of the world, living my dream.

JY: "Confidence is everything. If you have the confidence to do something and believe you can do it, you most likely will. But you can't sit around and wait for it to happen, you've got to be persistent. This being my first totally self-produced LP, I listen to this song to get myself psyched up."