I'm Sitting on Top of the World
Mary Ford Lyrics
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Just rolling along, Just rolling along
I'm quitting the blues of the world
Just singing a song, just singing a song
"Glory Hallelujah," I just phoned the Parson
"Hey, Par get ready to call"
Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm going to fall
I'm sitting on top of the world
I'm sitting on top of the world
Just rolling along, just rolling along
I'm quitting the blues of the world
Just singing a song, just singing a song
"Glory Hallelujah," I just phoned the Parson
"Hey, Par get ready to call"
Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm going to fall
I'm sitting on top of the world
The lyrics to Mary Ford's "I'm Sitting on Top of the World" are those of someone who has found happiness and contentment. The singer's tone is jubilant as they declare that they are "sitting on top of the world" and "rolling along". They have managed to leave behind the sadness and despair of the "blues of the world" and are now "just singing a song". They feel so good about their life that they even phoned the Parson to let him know that they are finally content. However, they are also aware that their happiness may not last, just as Humpty Dumpty fell off his wall, so they too may eventually fall from their place of contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting on top of the world
I am in a position of great success and happiness
Just rolling along, Just rolling along
I am enjoying my success and moving forward in my life
I'm quitting the blues of the world
I am leaving behind the sadness and struggles of life
Just singing a song, just singing a song
I am expressing my joy through music
"Glory Hallelujah," I just phoned the Parson
I am so happy that I feel like praising God, and I want to share my happiness with my spiritual leader
"Hey, Par get ready to call"
I want my spiritual leader to spread the news of my happiness
Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm going to fall
I acknowledge that I may experience a fall in the future, but for now I am enjoying my success
I'm sitting on top of the world
I am still in a position of great success and happiness
Just rolling along, just rolling along
I continue to move forward and enjoy my success
Lyrics © DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Walter Jacobs Vinson
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@dominicholden645
Mary Ford should also be recognised as a guitar genius
@taylormade410
No Question, Mary was indeed one fine guitarist.
@juanmanuelparadacontreras9565
Toda una gran interpretación.
@TonyfromBham
I love the change-of-feel at 1:20.
@patgaff2536
Les Paul genius.
@dougboyer5829
Les Paul guitar icon
@t4texastomjohnnycat978
So much incredible talent.
PattiPage was hot.😍
@callasexperience
in fact les invented the cartoon guitar solo
@rayres1074
Les Paul didn't play even remotely similar to the album version. I wonder what mad gimmick he must have done to pull that awing solo, honestly, even with today technology it would be difficult to mimick.
@winternow2242
After the Ian Mckellen version of "Richard III", I'm stuck on the Al Jolson version of this song.