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Adam Cayton-Holland Lyrics
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A child was born
She was the youngest daughter
of Frank and Ethel Gumm
At the age of only two
She made her stage and screen debut
Always pushed on by her mum
And with her sisters
They would tour the theatre land
With feet in blisters
So her future life was planned
Pretty soon they changed her name
As Judy Garland rose to fame
Through her films, we watched her grow
Mickey Rooney always there in tow
He'd say let's put on a show
She was short but she was pretty
She took us to the Emerald city
We followed her down the yellow brick Road
Where now she's flown
Over the rainbow
The wind has blown
Her to sing with the angels
Far from home on a tornado
All alone to the land of Oz
Though in the end her life was tragic
She gave us joy and so much magic
In our hearts she'll always live on
These lyrics tell the story of Judy Garland, a beloved American actress, singer, and performer. The song begins by mentioning her birthplace, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and introduces her as the youngest daughter of Frank and Ethel Gumm. At the tender age of two, she made her debut on stage and screen, driven and encouraged by her mother's support.
The lyrics then highlight Judy Garland's journey with her sisters, as they toured various theaters together. Their dedication to their craft was evident with their blistered feet, as they travelled through the theater land. It was during this time that her name was changed to Judy Garland, and she started rising to fame.
The song goes on to mention how Judy Garland grew up before our eyes through her films, with the constant presence of Mickey Rooney, her co-star. He would often suggest putting on a show, showing the collaborative spirit between them. Garland's talent and beauty are noted, particularly referencing her role as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," taking the listeners on a journey down the yellow brick road to the Emerald city.
However, the lyrics take a somber turn as they recognize the tragic ending of Garland's life. Despite the hardships she faced, especially in her personal life, her performances brought joy and magic to countless people. The mention of her flying "over the rainbow" and singing with the angels signifies her passing and eternal legacy. The lyrics conclude by acknowledging that although her life may have been filled with tragedy, her memory will always live on in the hearts of her fans.
Line by Line Meaning
In Grand Rapids, Minnesota
In a small town called Grand Rapids in the state of Minnesota
A child was born
A baby came into the world
She was the youngest daughter of Frank and Ethel Gumm
She was the smallest and last-born daughter of Frank and Ethel Gumm
At the age of only two
When she was just two years old
She made her stage and screen debut
She started performing on both stage and screen
Always pushed on by her mum
Her mother always motivated and encouraged her
And with her sisters
Together with her siblings who were also performers
They would tour the theatre land
They would travel around different theaters
With feet in blisters
Their feet would get sore and blistered from all the walking and performing
So her future life was planned
Her destiny was already set by her family
Pretty soon they changed her name
Before long, they decided to give her a different name
As Judy Garland rose to fame
As she became famous under the new name Judy Garland
Through her films, we watched her grow
By watching her movies, we witnessed her development
Mickey Rooney always there in tow
Mickey Rooney was always by her side
He'd say let's put on a show
He would suggest they organize a performance
She was short but she was pretty
She may have been small, but she was attractive
She took us to the Emerald city
She brought us to the fictional city called Emerald
We followed her down the yellow brick Road
We went along with her as she traveled the famous yellow brick road
Where now she's flown
Where she has now gone to
Over the rainbow
Beyond the colorful arch in the sky
The wind has blown
The wind has carried her away
Her to sing with the angels
To sing along with the heavenly beings
Far from home on a tornado
Far away from her original place, swept up by a tornado
All alone to the land of Oz
By herself, to the magical land known as Oz
Though in the end her life was tragic
Even though her life ended in sadness
She gave us joy and so much magic
She brought us happiness and a lot of enchantment
In our hearts she'll always live on
She will forever remain in our hearts
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christopher Holland
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