After studying creative writing in Harvard, she returned to Singapore and began her career in theater. She released some early albums in Singapore. In the late 90’s she began releasing a string of critically acclaimed jazz albums on Groove Note Records.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Jacintha 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?
Jacintha's version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is a beautiful and poignant rendition of an iconic song from the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz". The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and hope, and speak to the human desire for a better and brighter future. The song's opening lines conjure up an image of a faraway place that exists only in dreams and lullabies. The phrase "way up high" suggests that this is a place beyond our reach or grasp, and yet, the very fact that we can imagine it means that it exists in some way within our minds and hearts.
The second stanza of the song describes the singer's desire to escape from their present circumstances and go to this magical land beyond the rainbow. The use of the phrase "wake up" suggests a sense of disconnection from reality, as if the singer is in a dreamlike state and longs to break free. The description of troubles melting like lemon drops is a powerful metaphor for the release of pain and suffering that can come from achieving one's dreams. The final stanza of the song repeats the opening lines, suggesting that the longing for this magical place is a recurring theme in the singer's life.
Overall, the song is a moving tribute to the human spirit and the power of our imagination to create a better world. It speaks to the idea that no matter what our current circumstances may be, we can always dream of a brighter future and work towards making that dream a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Above the usual and familiar, there is a mystical place.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
There is an imaginary place that exists only in my dreams, which I have heard of through stories.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Over this mystical place, the sky is always blue and clear.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
The dreams that require courage to be dreamt,
Really do come true.
Do actually come true in this mystical place.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Eventually, I will make a wish upon a shining star.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
By doing so, I will arrive in a place where clouds and difficulties are non-existent.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
In this mystical place, difficulties dissolve as easily as lemon drops melt.
High above the chimney tops,
This place is above any living being's roost or safe haven.
That's where you'll find me.
In this mystical place, I will remain.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
In this mystical place, blue birds fly, adding to the already existing mystical essence.
Birds fly over the rainbow
Birds can fly over this mystical place, reinforcing the serene nature of the place.
Why then, oh why can't I?
Why can't I also be in this wonderful, mystical place?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
If small, joyful bluebirds can fly beyond this mystical place,
Why, oh why can't I?
Why can't I also fly over this wonderous place?
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Once again, there is an imaginative, mystical place above everything that's tangible.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
A fictional place that only present in stories.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
The sun always shines over this imaginary, mystical world.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
We can make our imagination come true in this mystical land.
Really do come true.
If we dare to pursue our dreams, we make them come true with success. This is exemplified in this mystical world.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
One day, I will make a wish that will bring me to this mystical place.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
I will find myself in this mystical place where clouds and other worries are non-existent.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
In this mystical world, one's problems will dissolve as easily as lemon drops do.
High above the chimney tops,
This mystical land imparts a feeling of euphoria over everything else.
That's where you'll find me.
I will stay in this mystical place in the end.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Inside this magical world, blue birds fly, adding to the surreal nature of the setting.
Birds fly over the rainbow
Even birds can fly over this magical plot of land.
Why then, oh why can't I?
Why can't I also visit this magical place?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
If small, joyful birds can fly over this rainbow-bound world,
Why, oh why can't I?
Why can't I fly over this magical world as well?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
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on Once I Loved
Once I Love - Jacintha - Lyrics
Once I loved
And I gave so much love to that love
It was a world to me
Once I cried
At the thought I was foolish and proud
And let him say goodbye
Then one day
From my infinite sadness you came
And brought me love again
Now I know, that no matter, whatever befalls
I'll never let you go
I will hold you close
Night and day
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away
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I will hold you close
Make you stay
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away