  Top of the World is a 1972 song written and composed by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis and first recorded by American pop duo The Carpenters. The song was a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit for the duo for two consecutive weeks in 1973.  The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo of Karen (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (b. 1946). They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's arranging and composition skills. During their 14-year career, the Carpenters recorded ten albums, along with numerous singles and several television specials. Their career together ended in 1983 following Karen's death from heart failure brought on by complications of anorexia. Though the Carpenters were criticized for their clean-cut and wholesome conservative image in the 1970s, their music has since been re-evaluated, attracting critical acclaim and continued commercial success.  《世界之巅》是美国著名兄妹组合卡朋特乐队演唱的一首歌，收录在1972年的专辑A Song For You中，由理查德·卡朋特（Richard Carpenter）谱曲，约翰·贝蒂斯（John Bettis）填词，曾登上全美流行音乐榜榜首。卡朋特乐队佳作频出，在1970年代和1980年代初风靡一时。1983年2月，卡伦因神经性厌食症过世，年仅32岁。她嗓音优美，演唱自然，略带伤感，令人难以忘怀。中国著名歌手王菲曾翻唱过这首歌，收录于专辑《迷人的卡勒》中。     Top of the World Such a feelin's coming over me There is wonder in most everything 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 coming 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 looking 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
Something 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 looking 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 looking 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 （资料整理自网络）
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