Somewhere
Marnie Nixon/Richard Beymer/Russ Tamblyn/Rita Moreno/George Chakiris Lyrics


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There's a place for us, 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, time to learn, time to care

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 place for us
Hold my hand and we're half-way there, hold my hand and I'll take you there





Somehow, someday, somewhere

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Finale" speak of hope and the longing for a place of peace and quiet, a place where there is time to learn, time to care, and time to spare. Through the words, the singers are conveying a sense of yearning for a better place, somewhere free of strife and conflict. The repetition of "somewhere" and "someday" emphasizes the uncertainty and unknowability of this place, but the singers remain steadfast in their belief that it exists.


The final verse of the lyrics reinforces the message of the song, as the singers express their commitment to finding a new way of living, a way of forgiving, and a place that is truly for them. The repetition of "there's a place for us" and "hold my hand" emphasizes the togetherness that is necessary to achieve the hope that is expressed throughout the song. The lyrics are deeply poignant and speak to a universal human desire for a better, more peaceful existence.


Fact 1: "Finale" is the closing song of the musical West Side Story, which was first performed on Broadway in 1957.
Fact 2: The music for the song was composed by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim.
Fact 3: The role of Maria in the musical was played by Marni Nixon, while Richard Beymer played Tony.
Fact 4: The song "Somewhere," which features similar lyrics to "Finale," was originally intended to be the closing number of the musical.
Fact 5: However, director Jerome Robbins felt that "Somewhere" did not provide a strong enough conclusion and asked Bernstein and Sondheim to write a new closing number.
Fact 6: "Finale" was written in just five days, with Bernstein composing the music during a transatlantic flight.
Fact 7: The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, and Josh Groban.
Fact 8: In the 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story, the roles of Maria and Tony were played by Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer.
Fact 9: The film version of "Finale" features a slightly different arrangement than the stage version, with additional lyrics.
Fact 10: The chord progression of "Finale" is a simple I-vi-IV-V in the key of C major.


Chords:
C Em F G


Line by Line Meaning

There's a place for us, somewhere a place for us
We believe that there is a special place meant for us out there in the world, even though we may not know exactly where it is yet.


Peace and quiet and open air, wait for us somewhere
The place we're imagining is a peaceful sanctuary; full of open spaces and surrounded by silence.


There's a time for us, someday a time for us
We believe that there will come a time in our lives where we will be able to enjoy the fruits of our labor in each other's company.


Time together with time to spare, time to learn, time to care
During this time we hope to have enough free time to express our love and dedication to one another through the exploration and cultivation of our relationship.


Someday, somewhere, we'll find a new way of living
We have hope that we will someday discover a more fulfilling and satisfying way of living our lives together.


We'll find a way of forgiving, somewhere
Even though we may struggle to live up to each other's expectations, we have faith that we will find a way to forgive each other's mistakes and maintain a healthy, loving relationship.


There's a place for us, a time and place for us
Our love has a natural time and place that will lead us to happiness and fulfillment in each other's company.


Hold my hand and we're half-way there, hold my hand and I'll take you there
We believe that our greatest strength as a couple is our ability to support one another through the hard times; we know that if we have each other we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way.


Somehow, someday, somewhere
We may not know how, when, or where we will find our ideal place and time - but we have confidence that it will happen, and that we will find a way to make it work together.




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