<… Read Full Bio ↴Fumio Yasuda (安田芙充央; born on 1953) is a Japanese pianist and composer.
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Fumio Yasuda 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?
Fumio Yasuda's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is a song that speaks to the heart, and it talks about a place far away where dreams come true. The lyrics are an expression of longing for a better life and a place where everything is perfect. The song uses imagery to paint a vivid picture of a world beyond our reach, and the composer urges us to reach for our dreams and never give up hope.
The song begins with "Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high; there's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, and it speaks to the longing for something that is elusive and hard to reach. The composer refers to a place where one can go when things get tough and where everything is possible. The line "And the dreams that you dare to dream, really do come true" reinforces the importance of having a dream and not losing sight of it.
The second verse talks about wishing upon a star to escape from the troubles of our daily lives. The composer paints a picture of a place where troubles "melt like lemon drops." This line is a metaphor for the idea that if we can get to a place beyond our troubles, everything becomes clearer, and we can find peace. The song culminates in the final verse, which speaks about bluebirds that fly over the rainbow. The composer asks why he cannot fly over the rainbow like the birds and find peace and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There is a magical place that exists above the sky where everyone dreams of reaching.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
The place is only spoken of in stories or songs that people hear as they sleep.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
The place is so beautiful that even the sky appears to be blue and perfect.
And the dreams that you dare to dream, Really do come true.
If someone has the courage to dream big, they will be rewarded with their dreams coming true in this magical place.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
The artist believes in the power of wishing and hopes that their wish will come true.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
In this magical place, there will be no problems or obstacles to hold the singer back.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops, High above the chimney tops, That's where you'll find me.
The stress and worries of everyday life will disappear and the singer will be able to relax and find peace in this magical place.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Blue birds are a symbol of happiness and freedom and can be seen flying in the magical place above the sky.
Birds fly over the rainbow
The artist recognizes the beauty and freedom of the blue birds flying above the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?
Despite yearning for the freedom and happiness of the blue birds, the artist may feel trapped and unable to reach the magical place themselves.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
The blue birds symbolize happiness and are able to soar to great heights in the magical place above the sky.
Why, oh why can't I?
The artist wishes they could experience the same freedom and happiness as the blue birds in the magical place above the sky.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen
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