Somewhere 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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Comments from YouTube:

thequietman555

This was my first ever single CD i bought (bout 9-10 years ago) after hearing it on Energy 106. Had to get it imported but it was worth every penny. Sill get goosebumps listening to this awesome tune *****.

Kilxstar86

die guten alten zeiten einfach die besten !!!! Wer ist der selben meinung?

Thomas Kapun

einfach nur geil! Das war auch die Zeit wo Hard Trance noch in den Charts betreten war und nicht so ne Weichspül Musik wie heute!

Piotr Rutana

stare dobre czasy

Gsonar aka The Voodoocrasher

Miss the old Cosmic Gate! <3.....

Jouni Virkki 🇺🇦

Killer old school Cosmic sound! 💎💪

Lumek Imperator

Still listening in 2022 and still amazing!!!

Scot Nee

I was stationed in Germany from '95 - '99. I swear I heard this on New years eve of 97 (might have been 98). We lived in a little town on the Mosel river (Briedel). We rented from the Bergermiester and he allowed the youth club to have a dance in the backyard. Great 60s music started the evening but by 11pm, the rave was on. It was years before I heard it again. I'm guessing the version I heard was from Cosmic Gate. My kids still remember this song. Great memories!

Baltazar (Hardtrancer) Gąbka

Joel Kalsi yeah, i think marusha version

Tobias B.

Cosmic Gate war schon immer genial. Höre Ihre Lieder immer noch gerne.

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