Topsy Turvy
Disney (Hunchback of Notre Dame) Lyrics


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Come one, come all
Leave your loops and milking stools
Coop the hens and pen the mules
Come one, come all
Close the churches and the schools
It's the day for breaking rules
Come and join the feast of
Fools!

Once a year we throw a party here in town
Once a year we turn all Paris upside down
Every man's a king and every king's a clown
Once again it's topsy turvy day
It's the day the devil in us gets released
It's the day we mock the prig and shock the priest
Everything is topsy turvy at the feast of fools

Topsy turvy
Everything is upsy daysy
Topsy turvy
Everyone is acting crazy
Dross is gold and and weeds are a bouquet
That's the way on topsy turvy day

Topsy turvy
Beat the drums and blow the trumpets
Topsy turvy
Join the bums and thieves and strumpets
Streaming in from Chartres to Calais
Scurvy knaves are extra scurvy
On the sixth of January
All because it's topsy turvy day

Come one, come all
Hurry, hurry here's your chance
See the mystery and romance
Come one, come all
See the finest girl in France
Make an entrance to entrance
Dance, la Esmeralda
Dance!

Here it is, the moment you've been waiting for
Here it is, you know exactly what's in store
Now's the time we laugh until our sides get sore
Now's the time we crown the King of Fools
You all remember last year's king?
So make a face that's horrible and frightening
Make a face as gruesome as a gargoyle's wing
For the face that's ugliest will be the King of Fools
Why?

Topsy turvy!
Ugly folks, forget your shyness
Topsy turvy!
You could soon be called Your Highness
Put your foulest features on display
Be the king of topsy turvy day

Everybody!
Once a year we throw a party here in town
Hail to the king
Once a year we turn all Paris upside down
Oh, what a king!
Once a year the ugliest will wear a crown
Girls, give a kiss!
Once a year on topsy turvy day
We've never had a king like this

And it's the day we do the things that we deplore
On the other three hundred and sixty-four
Once a year we love to drop in
Where the beer is never stoppin'
For the chance to pop some popinjay
And pick a king who'll put the top
In Topsy Turvy




Topsy turvy
Mad and crazy, upsy daysy, Topsy Turvy Day!

Overall Meaning

The song "Topsy Turvy" from Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame is an upbeat and lively tune that invites everyone to join the feast of fools. The song talks about a special day once a year where Paris turns upside down. It's the day where people break the rules and mock authority figures like priests and prigs. The lyrics of the song encourage people to forget their shyness and ugliness and put on their foulest features on display as they compete to become the king of fools.


The song also celebrates La Esmeralda, the finest girl in France who dances to entrance and fascinate people. At the end of the song, there's a competition for the ugliest person to become the king of fools, and the song concludes with a celebration of the mad and crazy Topsy Turvy Day.


Line by Line Meaning

Come one, come all
Everyone is invited to join the festivities


Leave your loops and milking stools
Abandon your daily chores and responsibilities


Coop the hens and pen the mules
Put away the animals and stop working


Close the churches and the schools
Even the places of worship and learning are not exempt from the chaos


It's the day for breaking rules
This is the one day of the year where everyone can do whatever they want


Come and join the feast of Fools!
Be part of the celebration of madness and mayhem


Once a year we throw a party here in town
This happens only once a year, and it's a tradition that's been around for a while


Once a year we turn all Paris upside down
The whole city is transformed into a carnival-like atmosphere


Every man's a king and every king's a clown
For this one day, social status doesn't matter, and everyone can participate and have fun


Once again it's topsy turvy day
The madness happens every year, and it's something to look forward to


It's the day the devil in us gets released
People can unleash their wild and crazy side without being judged or rebuked


It's the day we mock the prig and shock the priest
Even people in positions of authority are not spared from the revelry


Everything is topsy turvy at the feast of fools
Nothing is normal on this day, and everything is chaotic


Topsy turvy, everything is upsy daysy
Things are turned upside down, and anything goes


Topsy turvy, everyone is acting crazy
Sanity goes out the window, and people are acting out of character


Dross is gold and and weeds are a bouquet
Even things that are considered trash or unwanted are celebrated and appreciated


That's the way on topsy turvy day
This is the norm on this day, and it's what people expect


Topsy turvy, beat the drums and blow the trumpets
The festivities are in full swing, and the music adds to the chaos


Topsy turvy, join the bums and thieves and strumpets
Everyone is welcome, regardless of their social status or reputation


Streaming in from Chartres to Calais
People from all over come to join the fun


Scurvy knaves are extra scurvy
Even the unsavory characters are even more so on this day


On the sixth of January
This is the specific date when the celebrations happen


All because it's topsy turvy day
This is the reason for all the madness and mayhem


Hurry, hurry here's your chance
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join in


See the mystery and romance
Experience the magic and excitement of the festivities


See the finest girl in France
Observe the most beautiful woman in the country


Make an entrance to entrance
Come in a way that will impress and awe others


Dance, la Esmeralda, dance!
Celebrate and enjoy yourself, just like the lead character in the story


Here it is, the moment you've been waiting for
This is the culmination of the event that everyone has been anticipating


Here it is, you know exactly what's in store
This is expected and not surprising, since it's a tradition


Now's the time we laugh until our sides get sore
This is the moment to truly let loose and have fun


Now's the time we crown the King of Fools
This is the ultimate recognition for the ugliest and most grotesque participant


You all remember last year's king?
This is a yearly event, so previous participants are remembered and celebrated


So make a face that's horrible and frightening
To be crowned King of Fools, one must put on their ugliest and most grotesque face


Make a face as gruesome as a gargoyle's wing
The uglier the better and the more likely to win


For the face that's ugliest will be the King of Fools
This is the ultimate prize and the highest honor one can receive on this day


Ugly folks, forget your shyness
Don't be ashamed of your appearance, because on this day, it's your ticket to fame


You could soon be called Your Highness
Winning the crown means that for one day, the person is the king, regardless of their standing in society


Put your foulest features on display
Show off your ugliest side to impress the judges and win the crown


Be the king of topsy turvy day
This is the ultimate goal and aspiration for many participants


Hail to the king
Celebrating the new King of Fools and acknowledging their achievement


Girls, give a kiss!
The new king is treated like royalty, even for just one day


And it's the day we do the things that we deplore
This is the one day where people can indulge in their vices and guilty pleasures


On the other three hundred and sixty-four
The rest of the year is full of rules and expectations, but not on this day


Once a year we love to drop in
People look forward to this event and make sure to attend


Where the beer is never stoppin'
Drinking and indulging in alcohol is part of the celebration


For the chance to pop some popinjay
Taking down someone who's arrogant or pompous is always satisfying


And pick a king who'll put the top in Topsy Turvy
The ultimate goal of the event is to crown a new King of Fools who will uphold the tradition and keep the madness going


Mad and crazy, upsy daysy, Topsy Turvy Day!
This day is all about the madness and mayhem, and it's something to look forward to every year




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: ALAN MENKEN, STEPHEN LAURENCE SCHWARTZ

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Comments from YouTube:

Ravengirl0814

I wanna have an actual event like this in the Disney Parks.

Alexis Blake

Same

Matthew Flugstad

I think there was around the time the film was released, there's a video online

BambooShadow

I love how tight / correct the orchestra is playing the offbeats at 1:35 and onwards - great musicians!

cran08rb

The masterful mind of Alan maken to utilize sound and put them together

The Hourglass

Musically speaking, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a real treasure!

mwaters

Nasser Nasoon Everything speaking*

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It is a treasure in every ways

Patrick Giordan

Definitely a Disney film for adults, not children as much

Zink Hero of Youtube

Patrick Giordan Except for the Gargoyles

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