You're On Top
Louis Armstrong Lyrics

At words poetic, I'm so pathetic
I struggle with expressing my feelings creatively

That I always have found it best,
Because of this, I prefer to keep my emotions to myself

Instead of getting 'em off my chest,
And not share them with others

To let 'em rest unexpressed,
To let them simmer within me instead

I hate parading my serenading
I am not comfortable showing off my musical abilities

As I'll probably miss a bar,
I am afraid of making a mistake while performing

But if this ditty is not so pretty
But even if this song is not masterful

At least it'll tell you
It still manages to convey one message

How great you are.
That you are wonderful and deserving of praise

You're the top!
You are the best!

You're the Coliseum.
You are a grand and impressive structure

You're the Louver Museum.
You are an exquisite work of art

You're a melody from a symphony by Strauss
You are an amazing musical composition

You're a Bendel bonnet,
You are a fashionable and stylish accessory

A Shakespeare's sonnet,
You are a literary masterpiece

You're Mickey Mouse.
You are a beloved and iconic figure

You're the Nile,
You are a natural wonder

You're the Tower of Pisa,
You are an impressive architectural feat

You're the smile on the Mona Lisa
You are the subtle beauty in a famous artwork

I'm a worthless check, a total wreck, a flop,
I am nothing special and have nothing to offer

But if, baby, I'm the bottom you're the top!
But compared to you, I am nothing because you are amazing

Your words poetic are not pathetic.
Your poetic expressions are impressive

On the other hand, babe, you shine,
In contrast, you stand out and glow

And I can feel after every line
I can sense the beauty in each of your words

A thrill divine
An incredibly powerful and exciting sensation

Down my spine.
Running through my body

Now gifted humans like Vincent Youmans
People with exceptional talent like Vincent Youmans

Might think that your song is bad,
May not appreciate your creation

But I got a notion
But I believe

I'll second the motion
I support the idea

And this is what I'm going to add;
And here is what I want to say

You're Mahatma Gandhi.
You are a symbol of peace and inspiration

You're Napoleon Brandy.
You are refined and sophisticated

You're the purple light
You are the stunning and rare color

Of a summer night in Spain,
Of a balmy evening in an exotic country

You're the National Gallery
You are a phenomenal art museum

You're Garbo's salary,
You are something exorbitant and valuable

You're cellophane.
You are something transparent and flexible

You're sublime,
You are heavenly and divine

You're turkey dinner,
You are the perfect meal

You're the time, the time of a Derby winner
You are the moment when someone is victorious

I'm a toy balloon that's fated soon to pop
I am insignificant and temporary

You're an arrow collar
You are a distinguishing feature of a gentleman's attire

You're a Coolidge dollar,
You are a symbol of wealth and prosperity

You're the nimble tread
You are graceful and light on your feet

Of the feet of Fred Astaire,
Like the legendary dancer Fred Astaire

You're an O'Neill drama,
You are a powerful and emotional theatrical experience

You're Whistler's mama!
You are the subject of a famous painting

You're camembert.
You are a distinguished type of French cheese

You're a rose,
You are a classic symbol of love and beauty

You're Inferno's Dante,
You are a master of artistic expression

You're the nose
You are the defining feature

On the great Durante.
On the famous entertainer Jimmy Durante

I'm just in a way,
I am insignificant and unimportant

As the French would say, "de trop".
As the French would say, "too much" or "in excess"

You're a dance in Bali.
You are a captivating and exotic dance

You're a hot tamale.
You are spicy, attractive, and captivating

You're an angel, you,
You are pure, innocent, and divine

Simply too, too, too diveen,
Absolutely exquisite and delightful

You're a Boticcelli,
You are a magnificent and classic artist

You're Keats,
You are a genius poet

You're Shelly!
You are another beloved poet

You're Ovaltine!
You are comforting and nostalgic

You're a boom,
You are explosive and intense

You're the dam at Boulder,
You are a massive and significant engineering feat

You're the moon,
You are ethereal and captivating

Over Mae West's shoulder,
Like an accessory to the legendary actress Mae West

I'm the nominee of the G.O.P.
I am a member of a political party

Or GOP!
Either abbreviation works

You're a Waldorf salad.
You are a delicious and refined dish

You're a Berlin ballad.
You are a beautiful musical composition with a fascinating backstory

You're the boats that glide
You are the smooth and graceful watercraft

On the sleepy Zuider Zee,
On a serene and peaceful body of water

You're an old Dutch master,
You are a painting by a famous Dutch artist

You're Lady Astor,
You are a sophisticated and refined lady

You're broccoli!
You are a distinctive and beloved vegetable

You're romance,
You are passionate and alluring

You're the steppes of Russia,
You are a vast and breathtaking landscape

You're the pants, on a Roxy usher,
You are the pants on a stylish and attractive individual

I'm a broken doll, a fol-de-rol, a blop,
I am insignificant and unimportant

But if, baby, I'm the bottom,
But if I am the worst or least important

You're the top!
You are still the best and most important