West Side Story : Somewhere
Larry Kert Lyrics
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Somewhere a place for us.
Peace and quiet and open air
Wait for us
Somewhere.
There's a time for us,
Some day a time for us,
Time to look, time to care,
Some day!
Somewhere.
We'll find a new way of living,
We'll find a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a place for us,
A time and place for us.
Hold my hand and we're halfway there.
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Somehow,
Some day,
Somewhere!
The lyrics to "Somewhere," sung by Larry Kert, Reri Grist, and Carol Lawrence, convey a deep longing for a peaceful and accepting place where the characters can escape from the hardships of life. In the song, the word "somewhere" acts as a metaphorical destination, which represents a better future that is yet to be achieved. The first lines of the song, "There's a place for us, somewhere a place for us," imply that this place is within reach and that the characters should never give up hope. The following lines, "Peace and quiet and open air, wait for us somewhere," suggest that the place they are searching for is a sanctuary where they can find serenity away from the hustle and bustle of society.
The second verse, "There's a time for us, someday a time for us, time together with time to spare, time to look, time to care, someday!" emphasizes the importance of time and patience when chasing dreams. The characters acknowledge that their idealistic future will not happen overnight, but they are willing to wait for it. They express their desire for a life free of judgment, where they can be themselves and enjoy each other's company. The final lines of the song, "Hold my hand and we're halfway there, hold my hand, and I'll take you there, somehow, someday, somewhere!" express a sense of shared responsibility and mutual support. The characters see their future as a shared journey and are committed to helping each other reach their desired destination.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place for us,
We know that there is a special place in the world, a place that is just right for us.
Somewhere a place for us.
This special place we're talking about is somewhere out there.
Peace and quiet and open air
The place we're searching for is a place of peace and tranquility, surrounded by open air and nature.
Wait for us
We know that this place is out there waiting for us to find it.
There's a time for us,
Just as there is a place for us, there is also a time that is perfect for us.
Some day a time for us,
We don't know exactly when this time will be, but we have faith that it will come someday.
Time together with time to spare,
This time will be perfect because we'll be together and have all the time in the world.
Time to look, time to care,
During this time we'll be able to truly look at each other and care for one another in a way that we haven't been able to before.
Somewhere.
Just like the place we're searching for, this time is somewhere out there waiting for us.
We'll find a new way of living,
When we find this special place and time, it will change our lives in ways we can't even imagine.
We'll find a way of forgiving
This new life will also help us to let go of past hurts and resentments and find a way to forgive one another.
Somewhere
We believe that this place and time truly exist, and we're willing to search until we find it.
There's a place for us,
This refrain reminds us once again that there is a place in the world that is our own.
A time and place for us.
And when we find that place, we'll also find the time that is perfect for us.
Hold my hand and we're halfway there.
We know that we can't find this place and time alone, but as long as we have each other, we're halfway to our goal.
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
And with each other's help, we'll find that place and time together.
Somehow,
Even though it may seem impossible, we know that we'll find a way to make it happen.
Some day,
Even though we don't know exactly when, we have faith that this special time and place will come someday.
Somewhere!
And when we find it, we'll know that we've truly found the place where we belong.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX
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