About The Song
The Carpenters’ song “Top of the World” was a chart-topping hit in 1973, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks. It was written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis, the song was initially intended as an album cut but became a significant success. Achieved No. 1 in the Billboard Hot 100, as well as topping charts in Australia and Canada.
“Top of the World” carries a message of overcoming obstacles and realizing dreams. There’s a claim that the lyrics originated from a poem written by a woman from Tuatapere, New Zealand, inspired by a scenic view.
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Lyrics
Such a feelin’s comin’ over me
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
You’re the nearest thing to Heaven that I’ve seen
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