Styles like slack-key guitar are well-known worldwide, while Hawaiian-tinged music is a frequent part of Hollywood soundtracks. Hawaii also made a major contribution to country music with the introduction of the steel guitar.
Traditional Hawaiian folk music is a major part of the state's musical heritage. The Hawaiian people have inhabited the islands for centuries and have retained much of their traditional musical knowledge. Their music is largely religious in nature, and includes chanting and dance music. Hawaiian music has had an enormous impact on the music of other Polynesian islands; indeed, music author Peter Manuel called the influence of Hawaiian music a "unifying factor in the development of modern Pacific musics".
Over The Rainbow
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Lyrics
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Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
And the dreams that you dream of once in a lullaby, oh
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dream of
Dreams really do come true, ooh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me, oh
Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to
Oh why, oh why can't I?
I, oh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me, oh
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
And the dream that you dare to
Why, oh why can't I?
I
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, uh, uh, eh, ah
Uh-uh-uh-uh, uh-uh
The song "Over the Rainbow" is a timeless classic that has been covered by countless artists. The song speaks about a place over the rainbow where bluebirds fly and where dreams come true. The singer longs to escape to this magical place where troubles melt away like lemon drops and everything is happy and peaceful. They wish upon a star to transport them to this place where they can finally be free and happy.
The song is not just about escapism though. There is a deeper meaning behind the lyrics that speaks about the power of imagination and how we can use it to create a better future for ourselves. The singer encourages us to dream big and to believe that anything is possible. The song is a reminder of the child-like innocence and wonder that we all possess and a call to embrace it once again.
Overall, "Over the Rainbow" is a heartfelt and inspiring song that reminds us to never stop dreaming and to always believe in the magic of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a place beyond our reach, up in the sky.
And the dreams that you dream of once in a lullaby, oh
We all have dreams we think about, maybe when we sleep or when we doubt.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
There's a place where birds of blue soar.
And the dreams that you dream of, dreams really do come true, ooh
Those dreams you dream, they can come true like Dew.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
One day I'll look to the sky and make a wish, maybe from far.
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
I'll wake up in a place where clouds are gone and there's nothing to bind me.
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
A place where my troubles will disappear like lemon drops.
High above the chimney top
Up in the sky above all houses and their chimney tops.
That's where you'll find me, oh
That's where I want to be, you know.
And the dream that you dare to, oh why, oh why can't I?
There's a dream that you have the courage to pursue, but why can't I have the same view?
Someday I'll wish upon a star
One day I'll look to the sky and make a wish, maybe from far.
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
I'll wake up in a place where clouds are gone and there's nothing to bind me.
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
A place where my troubles will disappear like lemon drops.
High above the chimney top
Up in the sky above all houses and their chimney tops.
That's where you'll find me, oh
That's where I want to be, you know.
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a place beyond our reach, up in the sky.
And the dream that you dare to, why, oh why can't I?
There's a dream that you have the courage to pursue, but why can't I have the same view?
I
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, uh, uh, eh, uh-uh
Uh-uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-uh-uh
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mahadihasan115
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dream of
Once in a lullaby, oh
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dream of
Dreams really do come true-ooh-ooh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops that's where
You'll find me, oh
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to
Oh why, oh why can't I? I
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top that's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to
Why, oh why can't I? I
@hellendynealmeida6753
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dream of
Once in a lullaby, oh
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dream of
Dreams really do come true-ooh-ooh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops that's where
You'll find me, oh
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to
Oh why, oh why can't I? I
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top that's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to
Why, oh why can't I? I
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ah-ah-eh-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
@1lenyo3
Can we keep this song alive ? Any one here in 2024 ?
@JessePinkmanMemeRv
literally one of the biggest songs, especially in Hawaii. Its always gonna be alive along with Israel
@inperiorenda
Opa, sou do Brasil, essa música é muito boa!
@user-qv5eh8th9l
🇧🇷
@davidmccarter4449
I do
@kpokpojiji
With you in 2024! The section where they give his ashes to the sea is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.
@Lolokass
Iz didn’t die, he’s somewhere over the rainbow❤️ Rest easy Iz, thank you for this masterpiece.
@morganegibert5122
😢😢
@robertmartin5308
Amen
@bettysperber7011
❤❤