Top Of The World
The Carpenters & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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There is wonder in 'most every thing I see
Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream
Everything I want the world to be
Is now comin' true especially for me
And the reason is clear, it's because you are here
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
Somethin' in the wind has learned my name
And it's tellin' me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me
There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
The Carpenters' "Top of the World" is a song about the absolute joy and contentment that love can bring. Karen Carpenter sings about a feeling that is almost too good to be true, but yet, there it is. She is filled with wonder and a pleasure that comes from the simple beauty of everyday life. The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and there isn't a cloud in sight. For Karen, it feels like she's living in a dream, and the person she loves is the reason why.
As the song progresses, Karen Carpenter sings about the way love has changed everything for her. All of the things she's ever wanted in life are coming true, simply because her love is near. Even the wind seems to be blowing in her favor, and she can sense a happiness in the nature that surrounds her. As she looks down on the world from the "top," she knows that it is the love she's found that has brought her here. And, she is certain that if her love is with her, then everything she needs will be hers.
Overall, "Top of the World" is a song that is all about the pure and simple joy that comes from being with the one you love. It's a celebration of life and love and the way that two people can come together to create something truly magical.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a feelin's comin' over me
I'm feeling an overwhelming emotion
There is wonder in 'most ev'ry thing I see
I'm finding beauty and amazement in almost everything around me
Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes
The weather is perfect and I'm basking in the warmth of the sun
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream
I feel so happy that I can't believe it's real
Everything I want the world to be
My ideal world is manifesting before me
Is now comin' true especially for me
My dreams are coming true, especially because of you
And the reason is clear, it's because you are here
You are the reason why everything is falling into place
You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
You are the closest thing to perfection that I have ever encountered
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
I feel like I am at the highest point of happiness and am observing the world from that perspective
And the only explanation I can find
I can only attribute my happiness to one thing
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
It's the love that I have discovered since being with you
Your love's put me at the top of the world
Your love has elevated me to this level of happiness
Somethin' in the wind has learned my name
I feel like the universe is acknowledging and recognizing me
And it's tellin' me that things are not the same
I sense that something exciting and positive is about to happen
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
I can sense happiness in the small things around me like the rustling of leaves and gentle winds
There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me
I am experiencing a satisfying and delightful happiness
There is only one wish on my mind
I have only one desire right now
When this day is through I hope that I will find
At the end of the day, my wish is that something positive will have happened for both of us
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
I hope tomorrow will bring us just as much happiness as today
All I need will be mine if you are here
I realize that I do not need anything else but you to be happy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: John Bettis, Richard Lynn Carpenter
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