Top of the World
Top of the World

Brandy ft. Mase - Top of the World Lyrics

From lavish tales of success to intimate reflections, this track delves into the paradox of fame and fortune. Brandy and Mase explore the pressure of public perception, addressing how wealth and status can create a misleading image of a carefree life. Beneath… Read more

R&B/Soul
May 29, 1998
261
Top of the World Music Video

Top of the World Lyrics

Brandy, Dark Child
Mase get Harlem on the rise
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on

I went from Helly Hansen to mini mansions
The girls in Aruba doing belly dancin'
Spent half of my advance on jars from Branson
To make it through my circumstances
But you know I'm wiser now, move like Tarzan now
Got a butter soft leather just to hide my pound
Got a house in the valley, come and find me now
Got enough dough to buy the town
So I might give a six to my chick, Benz to my mom
Crib so big it look like the center gone
Give her a couch just to spill Henney on
And been a don since Lotto's and Benneton

Some people say that I am not the same girl
They say I think that I am in my own world
What makes them think that I have changed, yeah
A little dough cannot erase my problems
Me, like you, I have to try and solve them
Yes, everything is quite the same, whoa

I'm just trying to be me (be me)
Doing what I got to do (doing what I gotta do)
Some people think that I'm (that I'm)
Just sittin' on top of the world (sittin', sittin' on top of the world)
I'm just trying to be me (yeah)
Provin' what I got to do (provin', oh)
Some people think that I'm (that I'm)
Just sittin' on top of the world (oh yeah)

Sittin' on top of the world
Sittin' on top of the world
Sittin' on top of the world
Top of the world, top of the world, top of the world
Sittin' on top of the world
Top of the world, top of the world, top of the world (yeah, yeah)

I wonder why it's often said that my life's
A fairy tale and everything is so right
I wish that you could know the truth, yeah
My life is real so please don't get it twisted
Problems the same and got to be dealt with
These are the things I wish you knew, oh

Always in someone's eye, so many questions why
How is it to be down with me, with me
Afraid to express myself, always me and someone else (I need)
I need to be free but it's not that easy

I'm just trying to be me
Doing what I got to do
Some people think that I'm (sittin', sittin')
Just sittin' on top of the world (on top of the world)
I'm just trying to be me (yeah)
Provin' what I got to do (provin', oh)
Some people think that I'm (that I'm)
Just sittin' on top of the world (sittin' on top of the world)
Sittin' on top of the world

Don't understand why (don't understand why)
People think I don't have friends who knew me back then
This was my dream (this was my dream)
But nothing has changed
I still do the same things

Yo, we can cut the talkin' short if it ain't about cake
I ain't sittin' on top, I want a house on the lake
I'm that snotty nosed cat with a new BM
If you mess wit Brand' then I got to bruise your chin
I be with Puff, the girls be like "Who's his friend?"
If I hit a chick once, she probably move me in
So you gotta tell me right now, either you wit'
The cats who make the hits or the one that see the chips
(Slow down Mase, you're killing 'em) But don't stop it
What's the use of buying the weight, if I'ma have to chop it?
I used to love the lady, 'til I learned her logic
She only mess wit Mase, know the money ain't no object
If it ain't Cris', he won't pop it
If it ain't platinum wit ice, he won't rock it
If it don't cost 60, he don't drop it
If it don't come with TV's, he don't cop it
You can stop it

I'm just trying to be me
Doing what I got to do
Some people think that I'm (think that I'm just sittin' on top of the world)
Just sittin' on top of the world
I'm just trying to be me
Provin' what I got to do (provin' what I gotta do)
Some people think that I'm
Just sittin' on top of the world (sittin' on top of the world)
Sittin' on top of the world

Yeah, Brandy on top of the world
Dark Child on top of the world
Mase be on top of the world, what?
Harlem World be on top of the world

Brandy on top of the world
Dark Child be on top of the world
M-A-Dolla sign-E all over the world
Brandy, all over the world
All over the world
All over the world
Yeah, yeah, yeah
What, what
Yeah, yeah, yeah, what, what, what

Writer(s): Nycolia Turman, Rodney Jerkins, Mason Betha, Traci Hale, Isaac Phillips, Fred Jerkins, Lashawn Ameen Daniels
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
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What is the Meaning of Top of the World?

From lavish tales of success to intimate reflections, this track delves into the paradox of fame and fortune. Brandy and Mase explore the pressure of public perception, addressing how wealth and status can create a misleading image of a carefree life. Beneath the glitz and glamor, they reveal the persistent struggles and complex emotions that accompany their rise to the top. Striving to stay grounded, Brandy emphasizes authenticity, reminding us that despite external changes, her essence remains unchanged. Mase's verses contrast lavish living with a yearning for deeper connections, highlighting the superficiality that often surrounds material wealth. Ultimately, the song serves as a reminder that even at the pinnacle of success, life’s challenges remain real, and the quest for genuine self-expression continues. It's a soulful testament to staying true to oneself amidst the shimmering distractions of the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote and produced "Top of the World" by Brandy and Mase?

    "Top of the World" was written by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Isaac Phillips, Nycolia "Tye-V" Turman, and Mason Betha. The song was produced by Darkchild and Brandy.

  2. What album is "Top of the World" by Brandy and Mase featured on?

    "Top of the World" is featured on Brandy's second studio album, Never Say Never, which was released in 1998.

  3. How did "Top of the World" perform on international music charts?

    "Top of the World" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and topped the UK R&B Singles Chart for six weeks. It also reached the top 20 in Iceland, Ireland, and New Zealand, and peaked at number 20 on the Eurochart Hot 100.

  4. What are the main themes of the song "Top of the World" by Brandy?

    The song discusses Brandy's personal and professional struggles despite her success. Themes include staying grounded, dealing with fame, and addressing misconceptions about her life being perfect.

  5. Who directed the music video for "Top of the World" by Brandy and Mase?

    The music video for "Top of the World" was directed by Paul Hunter and was filmed in June 1998. The video features Brandy floating in the air and performing various gymnastic movements.

  6. What notable remix exists for "Top of the World"?

    A notable remix of "Top of the World" features Latin rappers Fat Joe and Big Pun. This version is included on Big Pun's 2001 compilation album Endangered Species and the remix EP U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To) - The Remix EP (1999).

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