From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.
Over The Rainbow
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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Way up high
There's a land that I heard of once
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why, oh, why can't I
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh, why can't I
Billy Ray Cyrus's song Over The Rainbow is a cover of the iconic song from The Wizard of Oz. The lyrics are a longing for a place where troubles disappear and dreams come true, somewhere over the rainbow. The idea of an idyllic, utopian place over the rainbow is a powerful symbol of hope for many people around the world. The song paints a vivid picture of an idealized world where skies are blue, and dreams come true. The hope is that one day, the singer will wake up in this magical land and not have to deal with life's problems.
The song also references wishing upon a star to escape where the clouds are far behind, and troubles melt like lemon drops. These lines suggest that hope lies in the ability to dream and wish for better things. The final lines of the song are a question - if happy little bluebirds can fly beyond the rainbow, why can't the singer? This line suggests that the idea of a better world is not out of reach and can be achieved with the right attitude and effort.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow
A place or time that is far away and beyond reach
Way up high
A place that seems like it is high in the sky
There's a land that I heard of once
A place that has been talked about, described, or imagined before
Once in a lullaby
A place that is associated with a soothing, dream-like quality
Skies are blue
A place where the sky is clear and bright
And the dreams that you dare to dream
A place where your deepest desires and aspirations can become a reality
Really do come true
A place where hopes and wishes can be fulfilled
Some day I'll wish upon a star
A desire to make a wish and hope that it will come true
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
A desire to escape from troubles and worries
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
A place where problems disappear or become insignificant
Away above the chimney tops
A place that is high, possibly above the noise and chaos of everyday life
That's where you'll find me
A statement of where the singer will be, and what he wants or dreams of
Bluebirds fly
A reference to the free and happy nature of birds
Birds fly over the rainbow
A metaphor for freedom and the ability to go beyond limits and boundaries
Why, oh, why can't I
A statement of longing or questioning why the singer is unable to achieve the same freedom
If happy little bluebirds fly
If even the small and simple things in life can bring happiness
Beyond the rainbow
Beyond the boundaries that seem to limit one's happiness
Why, oh, why can't I
A repetition of the previous statement, expressing a continued sense of longing or questioning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen
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