Over the Rainbow
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg/Harold Arlen Lyrics

Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There exists a place far above the clouds, beyond what we can see.

There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
In this place that feels almost like a distant memory, anything is possible.

Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
In this place, the sky is not just blue, but a perfect cerulean, a color so vivid it's hard to believe it's real.

And the dreams that you dare to dream, Really do come true.
In this place, the impossible becomes possible. The dreams that you never thought could come true, become reality.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
The only way to reach this place is through the power of belief and wishing. You have to believe that your dreams will come true to achieve them.

And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
This place is not a physical location, but a state of mind. To be here is to be truly happy and at peace.

Where troubles melt like lemon drops, High above the chimney tops, That's where you'll find me.
In this place, everything negative fades away, leaving only joy and contentment. It's a place that only exists in the imagination, but that doesn't make it any less real.

Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
In this dreamlike state, even the birds are happier than they are in reality. They soar freely without a care in the world.

Birds fly over the rainbow
The bird's perspective is one that sees the world in a different way, from high above, and they have the freedom to go wherever they please.

Why then, oh why can't I?
The singer wonders why they can't have the same freedom and happiness as the birds, but they know that they can, if they only believe and keep dreaming.

If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
The image of the bluebird captures a feeling of innocent and carefree joy.

Why, oh why can't I?
The singer wishes with all their heart to achieve the same joy and happiness as the birds beyond the rainbow.

Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
This place is beyond the physical realm and can only be accessed through the mind's eye.

There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
This place is something we all have access to, but it requires us to believe, dream, and tap into our imagination.

Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Beyond the rainbow, the sky's color is not just a representation of the weather, but of the very essence of happiness.

And the dreams that you dare to dream, Really do come true.
The power of dreaming is ultimately what brings us closer to happiness, and through believing in our dreams, we can make them a reality.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
The hope of this paradise beyond the rainbow is something we all cling to in times of hardship and uncertainty, and the star reminds us of this hope.

And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
We all hold the key to this dreamland within us, but we need to turn the key and let go of any negative thoughts holding us back.

Where troubles melt like lemon drops, High above the chimney tops, That's where you'll find me.
This place exists beyond the reach of daily life, and to find it we need to free ourselves from our mundane problems and allow ourselves to dream.

Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Just the mere thought of this place fills our hearts with hope and joy, and the bluebird is a symbol of our longing for happiness.

Birds fly over the rainbow
This phrase reminds us that the life beyond the rainbow is peaceful, and full of pure happiness, untainted by anything negative.

Why then, oh why can't I?
This is a reminder that if we allow ourselves to believe, we too can experience that pure happiness that exists beyond the rainbow.

If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Even though this place is imaginary, the feeling it represents and the hope it brings are real.

Why, oh why can't I?
This song is a call to never give up on hope and to keep searching within ourselves for that happiness that exists beyond the rainbow.