Rainbow
Dalton & Dubarri Lyrics
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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.
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?
"Rainbow" is a song about hope and chasing your dreams, even if it seems impossible. The song's title refers to the rainbow, which is often seen as a symbol of hope and promise after a storm. The lyrics speak of a far-off land, a place beyond the rainbow, that exists only in dreams and lullabies. It is a place where the sky is always blue and troubles simply disappear, like lemon drops.
The song's narrator longs to escape their current reality and live in this perfect place, where their dreams can come true. They know that it might seem impossible, but they believe that one day they will be able to do it. They also take comfort in the fact that even blue birds are able to fly beyond the rainbow, and wonder why they can't do the same.
"Rainbow" is essentially a message of hope, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves and their dreams. It suggests that even though it may seem impossible to achieve something, with persistence, hope and belief in oneself, dreams can come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There is a place beyond our reach and imagination that exists only in dreams.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
A magical place that we may have heard of before in stories, but never seen with our own eyes.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
A place of happiness and hope, where everything is perfect and the sky is always blue.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
If you believe in yourself and take the leap to follow your dreams, they will come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
One day I hope to find myself far away from all of my worries and troubles.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
In that magical place, all of my problems will seem to disappear, and I will be able to find true happiness.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
Even though there are happy things in the world, sometimes it can still be difficult to find joy.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
If others can find happiness, then why can't I? What am I doing wrong?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
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