Over The Rainbow
Cosmic Gate Lyrics


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Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?




If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

Overall Meaning

"Over the Rainbow" is a song that speaks about the desire to escape a current situation and the hope for a better future. The lyrics speak of a magical place somewhere beyond the rainbow where troubles disappear, and dreams come true. The song portrays a sense of longing for a place of peace and happiness that we all desire. The lyrics also suggest that our wishes and dreams can come true if we dare to dream and have the courage to make them a reality.


The song's lyrics are uplifting and inspiring, encouraging listeners to hold on to hope and dream big. The song is about the power of positivity and how it can help to overcome life's obstacles. It reminds us that our thoughts and beliefs influence our lives, and if we can imagine the life we want, we can make it a reality. The use of imagery highlights the power of the human imagination and its ability to create something beautiful and unique.


Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
In a place high above and beyond our immediate surroundings,


There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
There’s a place that someone once spoke of in a sweet, gentle song.


Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
In this elusive place, the skies are always clear and blue.


And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Any aspirations or imaginings that you’re bold enough to envision.


Really do come true.
Are possible to realize and achieve.


Someday I'll wish upon a star
In the near future, I’ll make a hopeful request dreaming of...


And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
I'll awake in a place where my troubles have dissipated.


Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
In this place, anxieties evaporate like candy sweets.


High above the chimney tops,
Located in a high place, above buildings and houses.


That's where you'll find me.
This is where I'll be residing.


Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
In this enchanting place, birds soar high above.


Birds fly over the rainbow
And they can be seen traversing this magical vision.


Why then, oh why can't I?
If birds can experience this wonderland, why not me?


If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
If currently blissful birds can fly above the limited and predictable present…


Why, oh why can't I?
... then I also desire to take flight and experience this utopia.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Gemini

Somewhere out there you are
So close but yet so far
My heart intertwined with yours
What remains is our choice

She loves me, she loves me not
Take a chance, give it what i got.
Who knows we could grow old together
Late walks in the park, romance after dark

I’ll never give up on you
I’ll never give up on you
I’ll never give up on you
I’ll never give up on you

Over the rainbow
That’s where I’ll go to find you
‘Cuz you are my gold and one thing
I know is that I need you, yeah

Over the rainbow
That’s where I’ll go to find you
‘Cuz you are my gold and one thing
I know is that I need you, yeah.........



All comments from YouTube:

pinktechno

This video and song deserve so much more attention, both are simply beautiful and so meaningful.

Sebastian Agudelo

No la he dejado de escuchar que temazo

Marcussssso

Piekny kawalek Cosmic Gate daja rade jak zawsze ;-)))

Keen Fisho

Played this at my wedding!!!! Love it

Gives me chills to this day❤

Vani

I wish i could do it too 💕

Thandiwe Bridgett Ncube

2021 and it still gives me the feels ♥️

Sakhile Mashaba

killer song....very good story line....cant stop listening to it...indeed house will never die...very good Cosmic gate and to my boi! J'Something....you killed it

Ericks d

Super track me gusta y mucho !!!! Cosmic Gate de lo mejor como siempre

Adonisxxx

2017 & this song still gives me the feels❤..a song that never gets old

Manol Vojka

2021 & this song still gives me the feels ❤, a song that never gets old

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