Somewhere
Natalie Wood 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 to "Somewhere" by Natalie Wood & Richard Beymer portray a sense of hope for a brighter future. The repeated phrase "there's a place for us" creates a feeling of possibility and a belief that a better world exists. The line "peace and quiet and open air" suggests that this place is a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, where individuals can find solace and relaxation. The second stanza refers to the idea of time and how it is necessary for growth and development. It speaks to the importance of dedicating time to one's relationships and personal growth, with the hope that this time will lead to a deeper understanding of both oneself and others. The final stanza expresses optimism for the future and acknowledges that there may be struggles along the way, but there is hope for a new way of living.


Overall, the song's lyrics portray the idea of finding one's place in the world, of learning to understand and care for others, and of finding peace and love in that journey. It is a timeless message that continues to resonate with audiences today.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a place for us, somewhere a place for us
We believe that there is a perfect, exclusive place for us in this world


Peace and quiet and open air, wait for us somewhere
This special place gives us a sense of calm and free space, waiting to shelter us at some unknown location


There's a time for us, someday a time for us
We wait patiently for that special time to arrive when we can fully share our love and connect with each other


Time together with time to spare, time to learn, time to care
During that time, we'll have each other with much time left to grow and support one another, while gaining knowledge and showing compassion


Someday, somewhere, we'll find a new way of living
Eventually, in the right place and moment, it'll come to us to transition towards a life that better aligns with our vision and values


We'll find a way of forgiving, somewhere
In that new life, forgiveness will play a significant role whose meaning will be clearer as we approach an appropriate destination


There's a place for us, a time and place for us
That new life will only be possible with the correct timing and place to merge our love and pursue our fate


Hold my hand and we're half-way there, hold my hand and I'll take you there
Our love and support for each other will be all we need to face that challenging journey until we reach a halfway point. Then, I will carry you with me safely the rest of the way.


Somehow, someday, somewhere
Although unsure of how, when, or where, we believe that our shared destiny will take us towards that chosen place and time.




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@lexilarrosa3694

Lyrics

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,
Some day a time for us,
Time together with time spare,
Time to learn, 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!



All comments from YouTube:

@em6010

While I hugely appreciated listening to Rita Moreno's singing voice again in the remake, I totally missed the sadness and drama felt when hearing Tony and Maria singing this song. It's incredibly sad. You can feel hope, but at the same time you know everything's lost. This scene breaks me every time.

@jojober1980

Agree

@cjc4765

I just said the same thing. Huge mistake giving her the best song 🎶

@robertshroder2672

1000% agree. Mentioned to my wife as the scene began that I couldn’t believe they’d taken the moment away from Ansel and Rachel. But bigger picture, l watched and I listened but was thinking of the original version thru the whole movie. Nothing from Spielberg’s take has stuck w me at all.

@mackenziedavis5280

@@robertshroder2672 Totally agreed. I really like Ansel and Rachel's singing in the new movie and taking away this song was a huge misstep. I thought maybe they might have recorded it just for the album, but no such luck. Would have really liked to hear it.

@mserinjohnson

I know, I would have at least liked a bonus track of Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler singing this.

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@kristoffbjorgman3017

This song is so much sadder after the ending of the movie. Amazing film

@usukandidont

“Don’t spoil the ending.” — William Shakespeare

@dwaynes6330

Yeaa

@kristineburbey4710

True classic!

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