Topsy Turvy
Paul Kandel & The Disney Studio Chorus Lyrics
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Leave your looms 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 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 pig and shock the priest
Everything is topsy turvy at the Feast of Fools
Topsy Turvy
Everything is upsy-daisy
Topsy Turvy
Everyone is acting crazy
Dross is gold 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 theives and strumpets
streaming in from Chartres to Calais
Scurvy knaves are extra scurvy
on the 6th 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!!
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 folk, forget your shyness
Topsy Turvy
You could soon be called "Your Highness"
Put the foulest features on display
Be the king of Topsy Turvy Day
Everybody
Once a year we throw a party, here in town
Once a year we turn all Paris upside down
Once a year the ugliest will wear a crown
Once a year on Topsy Turvy Day
Hail to the king
Oh, what a king
Girls, give a kiss
We've never had a king like this
And its 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 Day
Topsy Turvy
Mad and crazy, upsy-daisy, Topsy Turvy Day!
The song Topsy Turvy by Paul Kandel & The Disney Studio Chorus is a festive ode that marks the annual Feast of Fools that happens every year in Paris. The song encourages people to leave their daily lives behind and embrace the chaos of Topsy Turvy Day. The lyrics of the song narrate Parisians as they embrace the traditions of the Feast of Fools. They are encouraged to forget their daily routines, let go of their inhibitions, and do things that are frowned upon on other days of the year. As the song progresses, it describes the various activities that take place on Topsy Turvy Day, including making terrifying faces and picking a king who will put the top in Topsy Turvy Day.
The song is a celebration of life and the joys of letting loose, even if it is just for one day. It encourages people to embrace their quirks and imperfections and celebrate them. The Feast of Fools dates back to medieval times, and it was a day when people could mock authority and social norms. The song captures the spirit of the festival and encourages people to join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Come one, come all
Everyone is invited to the party
Leave your looms and milking stools, coop the hens and pen the mules
Stop work and bring your animals inside for the festivities
Close the churches and the schools, it's the day for breaking rules
Even institutions take a break to partake in the fun
Come and join the Feast of... Fools!
Be a part of the wild and ridiculous celebration
Once a year we throw a party, here in town
This is a yearly tradition
Once a year we turn all Paris upside down
We change everything for a day
Every man's a king and every king's a clown
We are all equals in this celebration
once again it's Topsy Turvy Day
The day has finally come again
It's the day the devil in us gets released
We let loose and show our darker sides
It's the day we mock the pig and shock the priest
We satirize and mock everyone and everything
Everything is topsy turvy at the Feast of Fools
Nothing is as it normally is
Topsy Turvy
Everything is all over the place and crazy
Upsy-daisy
Everyone is acting in a lively manner
Topsy Turvy
The world has been turned upside down
Everyone is acting crazy
Everyone is acting with abandon
Dross is gold and weeds are a bouquet
What is undesirable is now desirable
that's the way on Topsy Turvy Day
This is how things are on this day
Beat the drums and blow the trumpets
Make loud and joyful noises to celebrate
Join the bums and thieves and strumpets
Come together with everyone, regardless of their social status
streaming in from Chartres to Calais
People are coming from far and wide to attend
Scurvy knaves are extra scurvy
Even the worst behaved are worse today
on the 6th of January
This is the specific day of the celebration
all because it's Topsy Turvy Day
This is the reason for all the craziness
Hurry, hurry here's your chance, see the mystery and romance
Don't miss the excitement, come and experience it for yourself
See the finest girl in France, make an entrance to entrance
Watch the beautiful dancers and performers put on a show
Dance la Esmeralda... Dance!!
Join in the dance and be a part of it all
Here it is, the moment you've been waiting for
It's time for the highlight of the celebration
Here it is, you know exactly what's in store
This is what you've been waiting for
Now's the time we laugh until our sides get sore
This is the moment for joy and laughter
Now's the time we crown the King of Fools!!
We choose the person with the most ridiculous appearance as our leader
Ugly folk, forget your shyness
Even those who are typically shy should participate
You could soon be called "Your Highness"
Anyone could be chosen as the King of Fools
Put the foulest features on display
Embrace and exaggerate your ugly traits
Be the king of Topsy Turvy Day
Become the leader of the festivities
Once a year the ugliest will wear a crown
We choose to celebrate the least attractive among us
Hail to the king
We honor the leader we chose
Oh, what a king
Despite being mocked for their appearance, the leader is still celebrated
Girls, give a kiss
The King of Fools is given special attention
We've never had a king like this
Even though it's the same every year, it still feels unique and exciting
And its the day we do the things that we deplore, on the other three hundred and sixty-four
We reserve this day to do things we wouldn't normally do
Once a year we love to drop in, where the beer is never stoppin'
We enjoy coming together to drink and celebrate
For the chance to pop some popinjay
We take the opportunity to make fun of people
And pick a king who'll put the top in Topsy Turvy Day
The chosen leader helps make the day even crazier
Mad and crazy, upsy-daisy, Topsy Turvy Day!
The celebration is wild, topsy-turvy, and full of life and energy
Contributed by Annabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.