Here comes a pretty good song, that is exclusive to the stage adaptations, TOP OF THE WORLD which is when Quasimodo and Esmeralda are in the Bell Tower and are enjoying the view and each other's company.

Both stage adaptations have slightly different versions, but the one used here is from the American/English stage adaptation.

In case I did not mention it before, Esmeralda is now wearing the white and purple dress she wears throughout the majority of the film.

Song lyrics are in italics while spoken dialogue, and my narration, is not. Certain song lyrics are CAPITALIZED because, to me, it looks more dramatic that way.

All rights belong to Victor Hugo and Disney. The incredible music and lyrics belong to Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. Any content from neither of those sources is mine.


ACT I TOP OF THE WORLD


As GOD HELP THE OUTCASTS ends, the next song begins. Esmeralda turns to her right and finally notices Quasimodo. When Esmeralda notices Quasimodo, he flinches in fear and tries to flee.

ESMERALDA

Wait! Don't be afraid! I'm sorry for what happened today. If I had known who you were, I would never have pulled you up on the stage.

(Quasimodo flees stage right)

ESMERALDA

No, wait!

(Esmeralda pursues him stage right)

(The stage transforms into the Bell Tower set again. The Saints and Gargoyles return for this scene as well. The parishioners leave the scene, while the Archdeacon steps forward to continue his narration...)

ARCHDEACON

This day had not been a complete loss for Quasimodo. Despite his shame and fear, Esmeralda was persistent to make amends for what happened at the Festival of Fools. The two outcasts were about to become the greatest of friends as they would properly meet each other at the TOP OF THE WORLD.

(The Archdeacon leaves stage right as Quasimodo and Esmeralda arrive on the scene. Quasimodo tries to hide himself in shame, while Esmeralda looks around awe of the space of the Bell Tower. The orchestra begins a romantic melody...)

ESMERALDA

This is an amazing place. All this room to yourself?

(Quasimodo says nothing, and tries to hide himself some more. The Saints and Gargoyles encourage him to speak to Esmeralda.)

SAINT LEONIDAS

Quasimodo, don't be so shy.

VICTOR

She's waiting for you.

MARIE

Think of something to say.

HUGO

Think of something to do.

VICTOR

I know...

GARGOYLES

Show her the view!

(Quasimodo gains a little courage and shows her the view)

QUASIMODO

See...the view? You can see...everything from up here. The city gates, the river Seine...

ESMERALDA

Yes. It sparkles in the light. I bet even the King himself doesn't have a view like this. I'm glad I can get to see things down there.

Gazing down from the TOP OF THE WORLD

Suddenly seeing a different city

Things look tiny and friendly and fair,

Seen from the TOP OF THE WORLD

When you look from high above,

Everything seems pretty

Seeing life from the TOP OF THE WORLD

Nothing needs fighting and no one needs pity

Thanks for giving this moment to me,

When just for a moment, things stop,

Here at the TOP OF THE WORLD

(The Saints and Gargoyles join in the song. They mainly sing to Quasimodo.)

SAINT LEONIDAS

For all these years,

SAINT CHARLES

You've stayed alone,

SAINT ANTHONY

And free from danger

VICTOR

We shared your fears

MARIE

It wasn't safe,

HUGO

To trust a stranger

SAINTS and GARGOYLES

But maybe we were wrong here

Could she belong here?

This girl appears,

And she is kind,

And we're admitting;

We'd give three cheers,

To see you both,

Forever sitting...

Look at you sitting,

On TOP OF THE WORLD

ESMERALDA

Seeing life from the TOP OF THE WORLD

GARGOYLES

This girl appears...

ESMERALDA

Nothing needs fighting,

SAINTS

And she is kind

ESMERALDA

And no one needs pity

SAINTS and GARGOYLES

And we're admitting

ESMERALDA

Thanks for giving this moment to me,

SAINTS and GARGOYLES

We'd give three cheers...

ESMERALDA

When just for a moment, things stop,

SAINTS and GARGOYLES

To see you both forever sitting

ESMERALDA

Here at the TOP OF THE WORLD

SAINTS and GARGOYLES

Look at you sitting on TOP OF THE WORLD

ESMERALDA, SAINTS, and GARGOYLES

Here at the TOP OF THE WORLD

(Quasimodo gains a little more courage, as the Saints and Gargoyles encourage him to be near her)

SAINTS and GARGOYLES

Quasimodo, say something!

Take our advice

Be brave and say something!

Please don't think twice!

Quasimodo, say something!

QUASIMODO

Esmeralda...

(Esmeralda sits next to him)

ESMERALDA

Yes?

QUASIMODO

I... I... It's nice.

The two of us sitting...

ESMERALDA

The two of us sitting...

STATUES and GARGOYLES

The two of you sitting...

QUASIMODO, ESMERALDA, SAINTS and GARGOYLES

Sitting on TOP OF THE WORLD!

(Esmeralda kisses Quasimodo's cheek as the Orchestra ends the romantic tune. The audience applauds)


You know, this is a really nice song. I really wish it was in the film. It sounds very much like another Alan Menken song with a similar title...