from the top
From the very beginning. Used in reference to the performance of something, especially a song. No, no, no—you're still coming in too early with that high note, James. Let's take it again from the top, everyone! Is everyone who's in this scene here? Good, let's take it from the top.
from the top
Fig. from the beginning of something, such as a song or a script. Okay, let's try it again from the top. Play it from the top one more time.