Somewhere
Glee/Idina Menzel/Lea Michele Lyrics
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Somewhere a place for us
Peace and quiet and open air
Wait for us
Somewhere
There's a time for us,
Some day a time for us,
Time together with time to spare,
Time to learn, time to care,
Someday!
Somewhere
We'll find a new way of living,
Oh we'll find a way of forgiving
Somewhere
Somewhere
There's a place for us,
The time a place for us
Hold my hand and we're halfway there
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Somehow,
Someday,
Somewhere!
The song "Somewhere" is originally from the Broadway musical "West Side Story" and was composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. In the context of the musical, the song is sung by the character Tony and his love interest Maria, who come from rival gangs but dream of being together in a world where they can escape the violence and prejudice of New York City. The lyrics express their hope for a better future, where they can find a place of peace and acceptance.
The Glee version of the song is performed by Idina Menzel and Lea Michele, who both have significant Broadway backgrounds. The lyrics of the song are simple but powerful, conveying a message of hope and love in the face of adversity. The repeated refrain of "somewhere" serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of finding a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place for us,
There's a special place where we belong,
Somewhere a place for us
A place where we'll feel loved and strong
Peace and quiet and open air
A calm and serene environment with space
Wait for us
Stay patient, we'll get there with grace
There's a time for us,
A moment in life that is meant for us
Some day a time for us,
A someday when everything will fall in place
Time together with time to spare,
We'll have plenty of time to enjoy, no rush, without a care
Time to learn, time to care,
A time to grow in knowledge and love, and to our feelings be fair
Somewhere!
In some special place
We'll find a new way of living,
We will discover a unique way to live
Oh we'll find a way of forgiving
We will no longer hold grudges or be grieving
Somewhere
In that special place
Somewhere
Where we'll find our unparalleled grace
There's a place for us,
There's a special space where we'll thrive
The time a place for us
A moment in time when everything will revive
Hold my hand and we're halfway there
Just lend me your hand, and we'll progress without a scare
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
I'll guide you there, without any despair
Somehow,
By some means or way
Someday,
At some point in time, not today
Somewhere!
In that special place where everything will shine.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
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