Lyrics
I was once sitting on top of the world
Expressing a previous period of feeling successful or on top of the world.
I really had things in my hand
Feeling in control of life's circumstances.
But something went wrong I'm not sure what
Uncertain about what caused the downfall or shift in circumstances.
And now I'm sitting here at home alone
Currently alone at home, possibly reflecting on past mistakes or losses.
People they want to give you free advice
Others are offering unsolicited advice for free.
Well that's something that I always try
The speaker often attempts to obtain things without paying for them.
But you get what you pay for that's what I say
The quality of advice or outcomes corresponds to the value or price paid.
And now I'm paying and paying and paying
Currently experiencing the consequences of past actions, possibly regretting not investing properly.
I lost everything I had
Suffered a loss of everything previously possessed.
I'm starting over from scratch
Beginning anew from the very beginning, from the most basic point.
I lost everything I had
Reiterating the loss of all possessions or achievements.
I'm starting over from scratch
Reiterating the start-over point from the very basics.
Everything I wanted cooking on the stove
Describing desires or aspirations in progress but then lost.
Everything I needed right in the home
Having all necessities at home, suggesting a sense of completeness that was lost.
I had the best thing you can have
Previously possessing the best possible thing but it's now lost.
You can have it you can have it now
Highlighting the availability or attainability of what was lost.
I lost everything I had
Reiterating the complete loss of possessions or achievements.
I'm starting over from scratch
Reemphasizing the starting-over process from scratch.
I lost everything I had
Restating the total loss of everything previously had.
I'm starting over from scratch
Emphasizing the restart or fresh beginning from the very basics.
It's just a fact (?)
Possibly expressing resignation or acceptance of a harsh reality.
Wiped that smile off my face
Describing the removal of happiness or contentment from the speaker's face.
Put me down in my proper place
Feeling put down or relegated to a lower status.
But the world just keeps on spinning around
Despite personal struggles, the world continues to move forward.
And I'm still hanging around in this world
Despite challenges, the speaker continues to exist in this world.
I lost everything I had
Reiterating the complete loss of possessions or achievements.
I'm starting over from scratch
Starting over again from the beginning.
I lost everything I had
Reiterating the total loss of everything previously had.
I'm starting over from scratch
Reemphasizing the fresh start from the most basic point.
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