Overture
MGM Studio Orchestra Lyrics
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Way up high
There's a land that I 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
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Away above the chimney tops
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh, why can't I?
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Away above the chimney tops
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh, why can't I?
Happy little bluebirds fly
Oh, why, oh, why can't I?
The lyrics of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" speak of a place beyond the troubles and worries of everyday life. The song reads as a yearning for a utopian world where dreams come true and problems disappear like they never existed in the first place. The lyrics are a reflection of that one place we all have in our imagination, the place where everything is perfect, where we can find eternal happiness and joy.
The lyrics confront the notion of the limitations of the world we live in, as the singer imagines a place where they can soar above the troubles of the world like the bluebirds that fly over the rainbow. It's a place of endless possibilities and where dreams do come true. The song encourages everyone to reach for the stars, to have faith in their dreams and hope for a brighter future. Overall, "Somewhere over the Rainbow" is a timeless song with a message of hope and perseverance that continues to inspire people.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow
There is a place that exists beyond the horizon
Way up high
This place is located in the sky, above where we currently stand
There's a land that I heard of
I have heard about this place from others
Once in a lullaby
It was only through a song that I discovered this place
Skies are blue
The sky in this magical land is a beautiful shade of blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
If you have the courage to dream, those dreams can come true in this place
Really do come true
It is not just a promise, but a reality
Some day I'll wish upon a star
I will make a wish upon a star in hopes of reaching this magical land
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Upon arriving in this place, I will leave behind all of my problems
Away above the chimney tops
This magical land is far above the everyday world we know
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
In this land, all problems disappear as easily as melting lemon drops
That's where you'll find me
I will be in this magical land, living my dreams
Bluebirds fly
Birds of a beautiful blue color also exist in this magical land
Birds fly over the rainbow
These birds can fly over the rainbow that leads to this magical land
Why then, oh, why can't I?
I wonder why I am unable to reach this magical land like the birds can
Happy little bluebirds fly
These bluebirds are not just any birds, they are happy and content
Oh, why, oh, why can't I?
I am still searching for an answer to why I am unable to reach this magical land
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FREED ARTHUR, BROWN NACIO HERB
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