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Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Lyrics
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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, blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dare to
Oh why, oh why can't I? I
Well, I see trees of green and red roses too
I'll watch then bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day, I like the dark
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shakin' hands saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, "I, I love you"
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than we'll know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world, world
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 dreams that you dare to
Why, oh why can't I? I
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The song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is a medley of two classic songs (from The Wizard of Oz and Louis Armstrong). The lyrics of the song reflect sentiments of hope, dreams, and a sense of wonderment towards the world. Starting with the verse "Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high, And the dreams that you dream of once in a lullaby," the song takes its listeners on a dreamy journey across time and space, far away from the troubles of the world. The lyrics allude to a place where dreams do come true, and where one can find peace and happiness.
The latter half of the song reflects on the beauty of the world, as the lyrics say, "Well, I see trees of green and red roses too, I'll watch them bloom for me and you, And I think to myself What a wonderful world." The colors of the rainbow, the skies of blue, and the faces of people passing by, all reflect the beauty of the world we live in. The song's lyrics show the irony of living in a wonderful world, yet often failing to recognize its beauty and value.
Overall, the song is a call to appreciate the world and its beauty amidst the chaos of life, and to hold onto one's dreams of finding a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There is a place beyond our reach, high up in the sky.
And the dreams that you dream of once in a lullaby, oh
The place is associated with dreams, and is often mentioned in lullabies.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
In this place, there are blue birds that fly.
And the dreams that you dream of
Dreams really do come true, ooh
The dreams that people have can actually come true in this place.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
I will make a wish upon a star.
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
The place where my wish takes me is far above the clouds.
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
In this place, all troubles disappear as quickly and easily as melting lemon drops.
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me, oh
I will be found very high up, above even the tops of chimneys.
Well, I see trees of green and red roses too
I'll watch then bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
I appreciate the beauty of nature, and how it blooms for everyone to enjoy. It's a truly wonderful world.
Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day, I like the dark
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
I enjoy both the bright blue skies and the white clouds, as well as the dark of night. It's still a wonderful world.
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shakin' hands saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, "I, I love you"
People, like the colors of the rainbow, are also beautiful. They greet each other and even though they say "How do you do?", they really mean "I love you".
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than we'll know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world, world
Babies are born into this world crying, but they will grow and learn so much more than we can imagine. It's still a wonderful world.
Why, oh why can't I? I
Despite all the beauty and wonder I see around me, I long for the place over the rainbow that seems just out of reach.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eventconsultant1
This is why dogs never die:
“Some of you, particularly those who think they have recently lost a dog to “death”, don’t really understand this. I’ve had no desire to explain, but I won’t be around forever and must for those out there to finally understand.
Dogs never die. They don’t know how too. They get tired, very old and their bones hurt. Of course they don’t die. If they did they would not want to always go for a walk, even long after their old bones say “No, no not a good idea. Let’s not go for a walk.” Nope, dogs always want to go for a walk. They might get one step before their aging tendons collapse them into a heap on the floor but that’s what dogs do. They walk.
You see, a walk with you is all there is. A walk with their best friend and the symphony of odor that the world is. Cat poop, another dog’s mark, a rotting chicken bone and you. That is what makes their world perfect and in a perfect world death as no place.

Dogs just get very, very sleepy. That is the thing you see. The don’t teach you that at the fancy university where they explain about quarks and economics. They know so much there that they forget that dogs never die. It is a shame really. Dogs have so much to offer and people just talk too much.
When you think your dog has died, it has really just fallen asleep in the world and now lives in your heart. And by the way, it is wagging its tail madly, you see, and that is why your chest hurts so much and you cry all the time. Who would not cry with a happy dog wagging its tail in their chest? Ouch! Wap, wap, wap, wap, wap, that hurts. But they only wag because they are so happy to be so close to you.
Whenever they wake up in your heart they wag their tail. After a few dog years, they sleep for longer periods of time and you will too. They were a GOOD DOG all their life and you both know it. It gets tiring being a good dog all the time, particularly when you get old and your bones hurt and you fall on your face and don’t want to go outside to pee when it is raining but they do because they are a good dog. So understand that after they have been sleeping in your heart, they will sleep longer and longer.
But don’t get fooled. They are not “dead”. There is no such thing, really. They are sleeping in your heart and when they wake up, usually when you are not expecting it. It is just who they are.
I feel sorry for people who don’t have dogs sleeping in their heart. They miss so much. Excuse me, I have to go cry now.”
@goodgolden9978
“1B views”
Now this, does put a smile on my face
@royal_explosion3480
It’s really does 😊
@notaperson8300
😄
@bossbigmoney263
XD I said the same thing thats crazy this song is awesome!!
@mintseerr5062
It's deserved, this man's voice and peaceful nature is something the world needs but doesn't deserve
@eduardoalmeida61
there is hope, there is love
@MrMaurotheawesome
He didn't die...
He just went somewhere... over the rainbow :')
@ellacarmen7331
That's a good thought....
@arthurdalbock6295
This comment made me more positive thanks man
@rockguy9902
I love this man hes so nice