You're The Top
Patricia Barber Lyrics

At words poetic, I'm so pathetic
I'm not very good at expressing my feelings through poetry.

That I always found it best
So I've decided it's better for me to keep them to myself.

Instead of getting 'em off my chest
Rather than sharing them with others.

To let 'em rest unexpressed
And just let those feelings stay inside me without any external expression.

I hate parading, serenading
I dislike performing or singing for others.

As I'll probably miss the bar
Because I'm not very confident about my abilities.

But if this ditty is not so pretty
But even though this song is not perfect or flawless,

At least it'll tell you how great you are
It should still convey how wonderful and amazing you are.

You're the tops
You are the absolute best.

You're the Colosseum
You are as impressive as the Colosseum in Rome.

You're the Louvre Museum
You are as valuable and treasured as the Louvre Museum in Paris.

You're a melody from a symphony by Strauss
You are as beautiful as one of Strauss's symphonic melodies.

You're a Bendel bonnet
You are as elegant and fashionable as a hat from Bendel.

A Shakespeare's sonnet
You are as poetic and romantic as one of Shakespeare's sonnets.

You're Mickey Mouse
You are as lovable and adorable as the Disney character Mickey Mouse.

You're the Nile
You are as majestic and impressive as the Nile River.

You're the Tower of Pisa
You are as iconic and unique as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Mama, you're the smile
You bring me as much joy and happiness as the smile on the Mona Lisa.

On the Mona Lisa
Which is a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

I'm a worthless check
I am as valuable as a bad, worthless check.

A total wreck, a flop
I am a complete disaster and failure.

You're the top
But you are still the best.

You're Mahatma Gandhi
You are as wise and inspirational as Mahatma Gandhi.

You're Napoleon Brandy
You are as strong and bold as Napoleon Brandy.

You're the purple light
You are as radiant and beautiful as the purple light during a summer night in Spain.

Of a summer night in Spain
Which is known for its warm, pleasant weather and vibrant nightlife.

You're the National Gallery
You are as valuable and important as the National Gallery of Art.

You're Crosby's salary
You are as rich and valuable as Bing Crosby's salary.

You're cellophane
You are as transparent and pure as cellophane.

Mama you're sublime
You are as divine and excellent as a sublime experience.

You're a turkey dinner
You are as satisfying and fulfilling as a delicious turkey dinner.

Oh, you're the time of a Derby winner
You are as exciting and thrilling as the moment when a Derby winner crosses the finish line first.

I'm a toy balloon that is fated soon to pop
I am as fragile and temporary as a toy balloon that is going to pop soon.

But if, baby, I'm the bottom
But even though I feel like the lowest of the low,

You're the top
You're still the best.