We were leaving for the stratosphere Easy breathing in your atmosphere Oh, how could I How could I ever forget last year? When we were on top When we were on top of the world When we were on top When we were on top of the world The seasons all stopped The axis forgot to twirl When we were on top On top of the world Sent me flying Like a rocketeer Without trying Now I'm way up here Oh, how could I How could I ever forget last year? When we were on top When we were on top of the world When we were on top When we were on top of the world The seasons all stopped The axis forgot to twirl When we were on top On top of the world I can't see my house from here But I can breathe the air so clear I can't see my house from here But I can breathe the air so clear And how could I ever forget last year? When we were on top When we were on top of the world When we were on top When we were on top of the world The seasons all stopped The axis forgot to twirl When we were on top On top of the world On top of the world Oh, on top