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...
