Where did the phrase ';toppin' cotton'; originate and what does it mean? To rant & rave, carry on like crazy?

I've used this phrase when someone is ranting and raving about something that bugs them, but never have heard where it started. Just curious.Where did the phrase ';toppin' cotton'; originate and what does it mean? To rant %26amp; rave, carry on like crazy?
Suggestion only.Picking Cotton in the blazing Sun gave way to Sun stroke and peculiar behavior,such as ranting and fits.Where did the phrase ';toppin' cotton'; originate and what does it mean? To rant %26amp; rave, carry on like crazy?
thanks for your response... make sense about Sun Stroke.

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To be honest, I've never heard of that phrase. I've tried looking up some information on but I can't find anything..