Top Of The World Lyrics
Richard Carpenter
Lyrics
Such a feelin's comin' over me
There is wonder in 'most ev'ry 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
Song & Lyrics Facts
Richard Carpenter's "Top Of The World" was released in 1972 as part of the Carpenters' album A Song for You. Written by Richard and Karen Carpenter, it became one of their most successful singles, reaching number 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts.
The song is a soft rock ballad featuring Karen on lead vocals with backing from Richard on piano and strings. Lyrically, the song speaks about being able to overcome any obstacle when you have someone who loves and supports you. It has since become an iconic love song and has been covered by many artists over the years.