Topsy Turvy
Randy Crenshaw Lyrics
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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 daisy!
Topsy Turvy!
Everyone is acting crazy
Dross is gold and weeds are a bouquet
That′s the way on Topsy Turvy Day
Come one, come all!
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!
Topsy Turvy!
Ugly folk, forget your shyness
Topsy Turvy!
You would soon be called Your Highness!
Put your foulest features on display
Be the king of Topsy Turvy Day!
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
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 Day!
Topsy Turvy!
Beat the drums and blow the trumpets
Topsy Turvy!
Join the bums and thieves and strumpets
Streaming in from New York to L.A.
Scurvy knaves are extra scurvy
On the sixth of January
All because it′s Topsy Turvy Day!
Topsy Turvy!
The song 'Topsy Turvy' by Randy Crenshaw celebrates a day in Paris called 'Topsy Turvy Day' when everything is turned upside down. Once a year, everyone is invited to this festival where every man becomes a king and every king becomes a clown. The idea is to release the devil in us and mock the prigs and shock the priest. It's a time to celebrate and act crazy, and the ugliest of them all is crowned the King of Fools. The song urges everyone to make the ugliest face they can to win the crown. It's a day when dross is gold, and weeds are a bouquet, and the world is flipped over for the day.
'Topsy Turvy' is a fantastic song that will leave listeners feeling excited and ready to celebrate. The lyrics provide a fascinating glimpse into a French festival that was celebrated on the 6th of January. The song celebrates the tradition that began in the medieval era, and it's still celebrated in some French cities. It's interesting to note that historically, the festival had religious undertones, but later it evolved to become a celebration of social satire. The song's tone is fun, mischievous, and playful, making it perfect for festivals and celebrations.
Line by Line Meaning
Once a year we throw a party here in town
Every year we have a party in this town
Once a year we turn all Paris upside down
We turn everything topsy turvy every year in Paris
Every man's a king and every king's a clown
On this day, everyone has the opportunity to be a king, but also a clown
Once again it's Topsy Turvy Day
It's that special day of the year again, Topsy Turvy Day
It's the day the devil in us gets released
This day allows us to let out our naughty side
It's the day we mock the prig and shock the priest
We make fun of the uptight and surprise the religious folks
Everything is topsy turvy at the Feast of Fools!
The Feast of Fools is when everything is turned upside down and made chaotic
Topsy Turvy!
Topsy Turvy!
Everything is upsy daisy!
Everything is topsy turvy!
Topsy Turvy!
Topsy Turvy!
Everyone is acting crazy
Everyone is behaving erratically
Dross is gold and weeds are a bouquet
On this day, unappealing things are made attractive
That's the way on Topsy Turvy Day
This is what we do on Topsy Turvy Day
Come one, come all!
Everyone is invited
Here it is, the moment you've been waiting for
This is the anticipated moment
Here it is, you know exactly what's in store
You know what's going to happen next
Now's the time we laugh until our sides get sore
This is when laughter is continuous and abundant
Now's the time we crown the King of Fools!
This is when we choose the person with the most ridiculous face to be the King of Fools
So make a face that's horrible and frightening
Create a face that is very scary and unnerving
Make a face as gruesome as a gargoyle's wing
Make a face as ugly as the wing of a gargoyle
For the face that's ugliest will be the King of Fools!
The person with the most repulsive face will become the King of Fools
Topsy Turvy!
Topsy Turvy!
Ugly folk, forget your shyness
For those who are unattractive, don't be shy
Topsy Turvy!
Topsy Turvy!
You would soon be called Your Highness!
You could be crowned the King of Fools!
Put your foulest features on display
Showcase your most unpleasant characteristics
Be the king of Topsy Turvy Day!
Be the King of Fools!
Once a year we throw a party here in town
Every year we have a party in this town
Once a year we turn all Paris upside down
We turn everything topsy turvy every year in Paris
Once a year, the ugliest will wear a crown
Once a year, the person with the most unpleasant face will be crowned
Once a year on Topsy Turvy Day
Once a year on Topsy Turvy Day
And it's the day we do the things that we deplore
On this day, we do things that are against our values
On the other three hundred and sixty-four
This is in contrast to the rest of the year
Once a year we love to drop in
We enjoy coming by
Where the beer is never stoppin'
Where the beer is always available
For the chance to pop some popinjay
For the opportunity to tease someone who is very concerned about their appearance
And pick a king who'll put the top in Topsy Turvy Day!
To choose a King of Fools who will be a great addition to Topsy Turvy Day
Topsy Turvy!
Topsy Turvy!
Beat the drums and blow the trumpets
Create a loud and festive atmosphere
Topsy Turvy!
Topsy Turvy!
Join the bums and thieves and strumpets
Join in with those who aren't typically accepted in society
Streaming in from New York to L.A.
People from all over come to celebrate Topsy Turvy Day
Scurvy knaves are extra scurvy
Despicable people are even more despicable on this day
On the sixth of January
Topsy Turvy Day is on January 6th
All because it's Topsy Turvy Day!
All of this madness is because of Topsy Turvy Day!
Writer(s): Menken Alan Irwin, Schwartz Stephen Lawrence
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.