Bring the beat in!
Honey, honey
I can see the stars all the way from here
Can’t you see the glow on the window pane?
I can feel the sun whenever you’re near
Every time you touch me I just melt away
Now everybody asks me why I’m smiling out from ear to ear
They say love hurts
But I know it’s gonna take a little work
Nothing’s perfect
But it’s worth it
After fighting through my tears
And finally you put me first
Baby, it’s you
You’re the one I love
You’re the one I need
You’re the only one I see
Come on, baby, it’s you
You’re the one that gives your all
You’re the one I can always call
When I need you make everything stop
Finally you put my love on top
Ooh! Come on baby
You put my love on top, top, top, top, top
You put my love on top
Ooh ooh! Come on baby
You put my love on top, top, top, top, top
My love on top
My love on top
Baby, baby
I can hear the wind whipping past my face
As we dance the night away
Boy, your lips taste like a night of champagne
As I kiss you again, and again, and again, and again
Now everybody asks me why I’m smiling out from ear to ear
They say love hurts
But I know it’s gonna take a little work
Nothing’s perfect
But it’s worth it
After fighting through my tears
And finally you put me first
Baby, it’s you
You’re the one I love
You’re the one I need
You’re the only one I see
Come on, baby, it’s you
You’re the one that gives your all
You’re the one I can always call
When I need you make everything stop
Finally you put my love on top
Oh, baby
You put my love on top, top, top, top, top
You put my love on top
Oh, oh! Come on, baby
You put my love on top, top, top, top, top
My love on top
My love on top
Baby, it’s you
You’re the one I love
You’re the one I need
You’re the only thing I see
Come on, baby, it’s you
You’re the one that gives your all
You’re the one that always calls
When I need you, baby, everything stops
Finally you put my love on top
Baby, you’re the one that I love
Baby, you’re all I need
You’re the only one I see
Come on, baby, it’s you
You’re the one that gives your all
You’re the one I always call
When I need you everything stops
Finally you put my love on top
Baby, ’cause you’re the one that I love
Baby, you’re the one that I need
You’re the only man I see
Oh, baby, baby, it’s you
You’re the one that gives your all
You’re the one that always calls
When I need you everything stops
Finally you put my love on top
Baby, ’cause you’re the one that I love
Baby, you’re the one that I need
You’re the only one I see
Baby, baby, it’s you
You’re the one that gives your all
You’re the one that always calls
When I need you everything stops
Finally you put my love on top
Shining Through: The Joyful Elevation of Love
“Love On Top” by Beyoncé radiates pure happiness and celebrates the exhilaration of finally being put first in a relationship. The lyrics overflow with gratitude, as Beyoncé expresses how her partner lifts her spirits and brings light into her life. With references to stars, sunshine, and glowing window panes, the song conjures imagery of warmth and positivity. The repeated declaration of “you put my love on top” emphasizes the importance of feeling valued, cherished, and prioritized. Despite acknowledging that love can be challenging, the song ultimately asserts that the effort is worthwhile when two people commit to each other. Beyoncé’s spirited vocals and the song’s upbeat tempo perfectly capture the triumphant, uplifting mood of finding true love that stands above all else.
Song Credits
Writers: Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash, Shea Taylor, Dave Taylor
Release Year: 2011
Label: Columbia Records