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Top of the World

by Speciall Guest

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A Speciall Guest fangirl was struck down near the corner of Highway 9 and Highway 1 in Santa Cruz, California. This song was written in remembrance of her dedication to the band and her friends.

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A car has just cut down your best friend
Still no matter what you do you can mend
The hardship and the hatred and the hurting inside
The feelings make you wish she just hadn't died

On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world it was a long way down
On top of the world
It was a long way down for her, for her

I didn't know her quite as well as you
I wish I could stop all your feelings of blue
I can't console you 'cause I don't know how
Can we just share our sadness right noe

On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world
And it's a long way down for me, for me

It hasn't sunk in, I'll never see her again
And to you some cheer I wish I could lend
I know how hard it must be for all of her friends
You all loved her so... to no end

On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world
And it's a long way down for you, for you

A car has just cut down your best friend
Still no matter what you do you can mend
The hardship and the hatred and the hurting inside
The feelings make you wish she just hadn't died

On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world and it's a long way down
On top of the world
And it's a long way down for us, for us

credits

released May 14, 2021
Lyrics and Music: Michael Faulkner
Arranged by Speciall Guest

Drums: Jay Spottswood
Bass: Bob Burns
Guitar: Marc Bernasconi
Saxophone: James Garrison
Vocals: Michael Faulkner

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Speciall Guest Santa Cruz, California

June. 1985. The sweltering California summer gives way to a cool evening. Hop off the #1 bus at the Metro station, buy a burrito for $5 at that little stand, and cross Front St. to Club Culture. It's time to skank to Speciall Guest, Santa Cruz's teenage ska band from 1983-1988. Around the same time as Fishbone and The Untouchables, Speciall Guest was riding the first wave of US Ska. ... more

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