Adam Ant - Room At The Top Lyrics






Once is never enough
Never is never was
Here and now is all that counts
Here and now in large amounts
Be beautiful but shut up
The going can be real tough

You can keep your fancy bars
Clubby friends and fast cars
And when the going gets hard
You can eat your credit cards
I really tried to fight it
But what the hell I like it

There is always room at the top
Don't let them tell you there is not
Made in England born and bred
An eighteenth century brain
In a twenty-first century head

Room at the top - so eighteenth century
Room at the top - so eighteenth century
Room at the top
There's always room

If some of this fits you
Or like the things that you might do
It's the pleasure and the pain
That makes us do it all again
They say
Be beautiful and shut up
The going can be real tough





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  1. J.... N....

    This song shaped my youth ... and everything that came afterwards. Thank you so much, Adam!

  2. M.... H....

    Love the video! Love the song! Classic!

  3. E.... S....

    Where Marco got that riff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIMSrLJ9hg4

  4. M.... Z....

    I. NEED. HIS. MICROPHONE!

  5. N.... ....

    Love this

  6. M.... S....

    A music genius

  7. D.... ....

    2019, saw him this summer at the Beacon Theater here in NYC. Friend or Foe Tour. First time seeing him and I was blown away. Great presence, great moves, great personality, tight band and an especially amazing PAIR of drummers. His early work is so rhythm/percussion focused but you really feel it live. On certain songs in the set there are these downright primal moments, both drummers playing their parts and the two guitarists playing stand-up drums of their own—the audience jumps to their feet, not a soul sitting down. Highly recommend seeing him live if you’re a fan of great Rock and roll, punk/post punk, rock-a-billy etc—sh*t that makes you move! #antmusic

  8. �.... y....

    I like this song

  9. C.... F....

    Remember that one time Adam Ant made an INXS song? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

    C.... F....

    I'm ready for pain I'm ready for suffering

  10. S.... B....

    This is just Adam Ant and it is good but loses something without the rest of the Ants and the double drums! IMO

  11. J.... D....

    I love Adam And The Ants, but this was hardly his best stuff. This sounds like he made a concious attempt to get that late 80s chart-topping sound...

    J.... D....

    Yeh this does sound like inxs and fine young cannibals. But it was a popular sound back in the late 80s early 90s.

  12. S.... #....

    Awesome #Awesome

  13. E.... ....

    ADAM GETS THE MPLS. SOUND!!

  14. J.... A....

    ...Brings back great memories from my Senior year, Spring '90. ...No matter WHAT you think, the world WAS a better place then.

  15. J.... A....

    ...Goddamn he's HOT!

  16. L.... L....

    He has a style that is lacking in pop stars these days.

  17. u.... ....

    Fabulous.

  18. D.... M....

    He was a very pretty man but he knew it and played on it and that spoiled it.

  19. K.... K....

    Always stylish. I prefer his dandy highwayman look from “Stand and Deliver”. That video literally blew me away the first time I saw it

  20. j.... m....

    EXELENTE.... vetoxxvv

  21. L.... N....

    My favorite Adam Ant song.

  22. g.... ....

    Its a really cagada

  23. W.... ....

    Sexy guy

  24. D.... ....

    Yes he is highly underrated. I have watched this video over and over and I scoured the Internet to find a mic stand like his to use in my performances. Alas I had to make one from scratch that wobbles and comes straight back up. Really cool and quit a bit of fun!

  25. P.... ....

    An 18th century brain in a 21st century head— great line

  26. S.... N....

    My favourite version. Decent quality (HD one was once available).
    https://youtu.be/EpfwcBWrBU8

  27. P.... ....

    Eating the American Express cake— love it !

  28. C.... J....

    dayuuuummmmmmmm

  29. A.... R....

    An 18th, century brain ... In a 21st, century head. ~ 👏 🧡 😂

  30. A.... R....

    Oh you go brother! ... I still can't believe how much it seems everybody is paying attention. 🙏 ... 😙 😉 ~ Room at the top you say 🤗 🌹🤝 👄🤣

  31. S.... B....

    He was GORGEOUS in this video!!!

  32. S.... B....

    He was GORGEOUS!!! He was always SEXY!! the excess makeup kinda took away from his talent....But I sure enjoyed watching/listening to him!!!

  33. T.... ....

    Apparently,Depeche Mode's song What's your name? from the Speak and Spell 1981 album is about Adam Ant!

  34. J.... ....

    Can't find this song on Spotify

    J.... ....

    The Real Android Hacks I bought it on iTunes a year ago.

  35. V.... D....

    I did not realize Adam Ant sung this song. I remember hearing it on the radio when it first came out. I see all kind of list about greatest frontmen of bands all of the time. Adam Ant is never on them & he should be. He was not as attractive when he ballooned up but he still had those gorgeous eyes & perfect nose. That man is also a romantic. I would love to meet him. He can come to Baltimore, Maryland anytime & kidnap me.

  36. E.... &....

    Andre Simone produced, yes (from Witney houston?)

  37. P.... ....

    If there was EVER someone who you wanted to be a wingman for, Adam is it!

  38. L.... M....

    I know I probably won't get any response to this, but I love how hopeful this song is!!! It's February 2019 right now, I'm actually 48 years old, my life is a big mess where I am broke, jobless, and only one step above being homeless, but it's all made me realize how important it is to try to go after your dreams even though I'm not in my 20s anymore. I haven't been true to myself, I've always wanted to be some kind of writer, either writing songs or writing books or articles, since I have hardly anything to lose anyways, I might as well go for it!!! This crazy song actually inspires me, long live Adam Ant!!!!☺

  39. H.... D....

    Is it me, but am I the only person who thinks this song sounds very similar to the fine young cannibals she drives me crazy??

  40. L.... E....

    I've never heard this song or seen this video before. Why is Adam Ant being Robert Palmer?

  41. N.... d....

    Hallo du ztraust dich auch so!!! Aber of course du du darfst alllllllessss!!!! Adam!!! prince charming!!!!

  42. w.... j....

    this is better now than when it came out as standards have dropped so much since then. Everything about adam ant and his music and vids is fantastic and full of good stuff.

  43. D.... M....

    Laughing at the mainly male haters! JEALOUSY IS A CRUEL MISTRESS...😂😂 x

  44. D.... M....

    The man can sing AND bust a move! Cat like!

  45. M.... ....

    Great song, but oh those ladies!

  46. O.... K....

    They need to bring back the baggy suits of the 80s and 90s.

  47. n.... ....

    Still quite a fan of this song.

  48. T.... ....

    Why do I remember a different music video for this? I'm confusing it for something else. But man, my older brother used to jam to this and I was a few years younger thinking what a great song!

  49. s.... ....

    those baggy pants are nostalgic as hell

  50. N.... B....

    Class act!

  51. i.... j....

    gorgeous lips💋

  52. J.... Y....

    I completely forgot that he sang this song

  53. f.... ....

    When I need to motivate myself, this always comes to my mind. I hear him scream: THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM AT THE TOP!!!! GO ON, GO ON. YOU GOT THIS!!!!!! YEAH!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you, Adam. 🌟

  54. f.... b....

    Too bad this isn't true. Life is designed to CRUSH most of us.

    Haven't you heard about the new fashion, honey?
    All you need are looks and a whole lot of money............

    f.... b....

    If you check the lyrics it's not so clear that this is a materialistic song.

  55. e.... m....

    the Hurricane in Florida canceled your last concert here.. ,Can't wait till you're back!

  56. M.... ....

    ....based on the Ya Ya - Twist, love it !

    M.... ....

    So glad that someone else but me finally noticed that. Props to Lee Dorsey!

  57. r.... s....

    fun song

  58. t.... ....

    So dreamy, loved him since I was 12.

  59. J.... S....

    Thank you Mr. Ant for unapologetically kicking down so many doors.

  60. P.... M....

    I love this song.... Mmmm

  61. S.... D....

    The equestrienne woman is hot stuff... Love to have her test out her riding skills sans the outfit... That's right, I'd give her room at the top!

  62. a.... ....

    Awesome!

  63. B.... C....

    I used to have the biggest crush on him! Nice to see after all this years he still knows how to make the music and the moves!

  64. l.... n....

    He could wear a bin bag and still look sexy them lips them eyes you wont ever get another adam .....

  65. l.... n....

    Ohhhhhhhhh just love him.

  66. C.... H....

    I miss this time period, when men dressed like men.

  67. D.... M....

    ANOTHER MINNEAPOLIS SECRET!!

  68. R.... P....

    this a very underrated JAM!!!!!😎 peace Ricky Parker.

  69. S.... ....

    Thankful panniers are no longer a thing.

  70. B.... M....

    Adam should be inducted into rock & roll hall of fame!

  71. i.... ....

    Adam Ant is perfect. His concerts are excellent. Hard rock to everything you love about him. His music is superb.

  72. P.... M....

    109 people with lots of room at the top ... empty space in the noggins. Ah well, most of us recognise an artist when we see and hear him!

  73. m.... b....

    Old Fashion and Music!!!
    Adam is a good boy😮!

  74. A.... ....

    Damn, he's hot

    A.... ....

    AleeraBáthory. There is still, some of Us about. lol.

  75. S.... L....

    i miss music like this! something you can dance to and understand it

  76. j.... j....

    He gives me johnny depp vibes

  77. M.... K....

    great video and great song, nuff said!

  78. C.... G....

    A 101 estúpidos no les gusta esto....

  79. L.... B....

    Very sexy man and still is.

    L.... B....

    Louise Brant. You go first after me. Ha ha.

  80. A.... A....

    I'm not gay, but he's still handsome.

  81. D.... L....

    Urgh, listen to that dreadful drum machine... This is a millions miles away from the energy and originality of the Ants.

  82. F.... F....

    I have always loved this forgotten classic by Adam Ant Room at the top over 30yrs old shades of Cameo the legendary Larry Blackman?

  83. T.... K....

    Ah the memories! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  84. t.... c....

    Sadly this is his only song to crack billboard top 40 in America...and barely as it topped out at number 37
    I never understood why radio ignored him here
    .
    ..

  85. M.... 7....

    This guy got so much pussy with historical girls. Born in the wrong time. A time-travelling casanova!

    M.... 7....

    does that mean he can't get aids

  86. s.... v....

    Love this song,Love all Adam Ant song still a great fan,from the 80s and still is.

  87. t.... m....

    this is great damn hes hot :)

  88. Y.... ....

    This song gets me so unbelievably lit

  89. t.... m....

    very handsome man

  90. T.... J....

    thats cos hes got crap scott. the cd that thats got the sing how can i say i miss you on it is absalutely shit. i went to see him in the plymiuth pavillions with my sister in law & did all the best stuff. including prince charming. stand & deliver . goody two shoes & room at the top
    i think how can i say i miss you wouldve sounded alot better if he started it properly & sang it abit louder than the music blaring on top of it.

  91. n.... l....

    i agree he was so understated. he was really talented. i love how he put humor in his videos. fine as SHIT but he seemed so humble. He was all over my walls as a teen and i had his buttons and records. I still love you Adam Ant. You are my immortal

  92. W.... 1....

    And the models on this video are smokin'

  93. W.... 1....

    produced by Andre Cymone , love Adam Ant

  94. S.... D....

    He's very good Adam ant

  95. D.... R....

    I haven't heart this song in 27 years since it made it's debut in 1990

  96. V.... ....

    Some people look good in certain clothes. Adam looked insanely hot in everything. Who else could pull off Highwayman, Pirate, Cavalier, Suit, Spaceman, Jack Tar...

    It's depressing for those of us with mere mortal attractiveness.

    V.... ....

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  97. K.... a....

    0:06 Adam invented dabbing...

    K.... a....

    KET art yeah right