Somewhere
Marni Nixon & Jim Bryant 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
Someday a time for us
Time together with time to spare
Someday
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 a place for us
Hold my hand and we're half way there
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Somehow
Someday
Somewhere
The song "Somewhere" by Marni Nixon communicates the idea of hope in the face of adversity. The lyrics suggest that despite the struggles and hardships of the present, there is a place and time in the future where peace, quiet, and open air await. The song speaks to the deep longing for a better world, and the belief that such a world is possible.
The first verse describes a place of peace and quiet, where the air is fresh and open. The second verse speaks of a time when there will be time to spare, when people will have the opportunity to truly look and care for one another. The choruses express the desire to find a new way of living, a way of forgiveness and understanding that will lead to this better world.
The final verse connects these ideas to a sense of community and togetherness, suggesting that holding hands is a way to make progress towards this utopian vision. The song ends with the repetition of "somehow, someday, somewhere," implying that while this world may seem distant and impossible, it is still worth striving for.
Overall, "Somewhere" is a powerful message of hope that speaks to the human desire for a better future. By painting a vivid picture of a peaceful and ideal world, the song inspires listeners to keep pushing towards this vision, even through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place for us
There is a specific place that exists for us
Somewhere a place for us
That place is somewhere that we have yet to find
Peace and quiet and open air
That place will be characterized by peace, quiet, and open air
Wait for us somewhere
We will find that place eventually, it is waiting for us
There's a time for us
There is also a specific time that exists for us
Someday a time for us
That time will someday arrive
Time together with time to spare
During that time, we will enjoy each other's company and also have extra time
Time to look, time to care
We will use that time to look at our surroundings and care for one another
Someday
Once again, someday that time will arrive
Somewhere
Likewise, somewhere that place will be found
We'll find a new way of living
When we find that place, we will live in a new, better way
We'll find a way of forgiving
Part of that new way of living will likely involve forgiveness
Somewhere
Once again, that place and time will be found
There's a place for us
Reiterating that there is a specific place meant for us
A time and a place for us
This time, clarifying that there is both a specific time and place for us
Hold my hand and we're half way there
When we are together, it feels like we are already halfway to finding that place
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
We will journey together and I will help lead us to that place
Somehow
Even though we may not know exactly how or when, we will find that place
Someday
Reiterating that we will someday find that place and time
Somewhere
Reiterating that that place is somewhere out there waiting for us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
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@jeromelytle8115
Everytime I hear this song - it brings tears to my eyes, if someone is in love - leave them alone, to live
@chrisshar7095
Marni was never supposed to die. She was destined to live forever, in the hearts and souls of all those who appreciate the songs she sung and the spirit she created in those whose forte was acting and not singing.
@jenniferkiley8680
No, she wasn't. She did get her recognition for having been able to sound like so many brilliant stars whose voices just couldn't quite reach the desired sound. Marni made it seem so real. When I was a kid and first saw West Side Story, I really thought it was Natalie Wood. I found out young enough to appreciate Marni Nixon's brilliant contributions. I loved she was in The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews. How wonderful a person she was. I was really surprised and shocked when I opened up the NYTimes Obits and saw her there. You are right she should never have died. There are some very special people we want to live forever.
@PelePatrol
How really lovely for you to say these things about Marni Nixon. Agree that she was a brilliant talent & earned a forever space in the hearts & minds of discerning music lovers.
@BigfistJP
@jennifer kiley And don't forget that Ms. Nixon also dubbed some of Rita Moreno's part in the "Tonight" quintet, because the high notes were out of the range of Moreno and also for the singer who dubbed some of Moreno's parts Betty Wand, although I read elsewhere that Wand was ill the day that the quintet was recorded.
@stevekearney378
Thank you, Jennifer. Loved this song my whole life. Really appreciating it more and more, with your help.
@musicaida7565
Magnifique duo !
@cannedpoo
rip Marni