Top of the World (The All-American Rejects song)

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"Top of the World"
Single by The All American Rejects
from the album Move Along
Released	2006
Format	Audio CD
Genre	Pop punk
Length	3:25
Label	Dreamworks Records
The All American Rejects singles chronology
It Ends Tonight (2006)	Top of the World (2006)	Morning Bells Featuring. The Pigeon Detectives (2007)

Top of the World is a powerpop rock song by The All-American Rejects. It is the fourth single from their sophomore album Move Along. Top of the World has a distinct Spanish theme, beginning with an acoustic guitar before it turns into a rock song. Top of the World was also feautured on the soundtrack for Criterion Games racer Burnout Revenge.

[edit] Meaning

The song has occasionally been considered to be a criticism of U.S. President George W. Bush. This is supported with lyrics such as the opening lines of the song:

Is there anybody out there

That wakes up with a bitter taste?

It’s a king that we put up there

And he's a short way to fall from grace

"The king that we put up there" not, of course, being a literal king, but rather the elected President. Elements of this criticism include the reduction of social programs, a common complaint ("Don't be so greedy/A dollar's a penny to you").

[edit] Music Video

The music video for the song showcases concert footage and the band's backstage antics.

[edit] Trivia

• This song is featured on the soundtrack for Burnout Revenge
• This song is featured in ads on TV Channel Fuse TV for 'Steven's Untitled Rock Show".

The All-American Rejects
Tyson Ritter | Nick Wheeler | Mike Kennerty | Chris Gaylor
Discography
The All-American Rejects | Move Along
Singles
"Swing, Swing" | "The Last Song" | "My Paper Heart" | "Time Stands Still" | "Dirty Little Secret" | "Move Along" | "It Ends Tonight" | "Top of the World"
Labels
Universal Music Group | Doghouse Records | Interscope Records | DreamWorks Records
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