Bali H'ai
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Bali Ha'I may call you, any night, any day
In your heart, you'll hear it call you
Come away, come away

Bali Ha'I will whisper on the wind of the sea
Here am I, your special island
Come to me, come to me
Your own special hopes, your own special dreams
Bloom on the hillside and shine in the streams

If you try, you'll find me where the sky meets the sea
Here am I, your special island
Come to me, come to me

Bali Ha'I, Bali Ha'I, Bali Ha'I

Someday you'll see me floating in the sunshine
My head sticking out of a low-flying cloud

You'll hear me call you, singing through the sunshine
Sweet and clear as can be
Come to me, here I am, come to me






Bali Ha'I, Bali Ha'I, Bali Ha'I

Overall Meaning

The song "Bali H'ai" is a classic from the musical "South Pacific." The song is a call to come away, to leave behind the mundane and follow one's heart to a special island. The lyrics speak to the listener's inner desires and goals, urging them to follow their dreams, whatever they may be. The song describes Bali Ha'I as a mysterious and magical place, beckoning with a siren song that is impossible to resist.


The lyrics of "Bali H'ai" conjure up images of a faraway land, where anything is possible. The island of Bali Ha'i is a place where dreams come true, where one can find peace and fulfillment. The lyrics speak to the idea of pursuing one's own individual path in life, regardless of what others might say. The song encourages the listener to follow their instincts, to trust their own heart, and to embrace their own unique journey through life.


Line by Line Meaning

Bali Ha'I may call you, any night, any day
This exotic island may urge you to visit it at any moment, day or night.


In your heart, you'll hear it call you. Come away, come away
You'll feel a strong desire to leave everything and come to the island, as if it's calling out to you.


Bali Ha'I will whisper on the wind of the sea. Here am I, your special island. Come to me, come to me
You'll hear the island's invitation carried by the ocean wind, reminding you that it's a unique and enchanting place waiting for you to explore it.


Your own special hopes, your own special dreams. Bloom on the hillside and shine in the streams
Your deepest desires and aspirations can come true on this island which is full of natural beauty and enchantment.


If you try, you'll find me where the sky meets the sea. Here am I, your special island. Come to me, come to me
Even though it may seem distant and hard to reach, the island is worth the effort as it's a special place where the sky and the sea meet, waiting for you to discover its wonders.


Bali Ha'I, Bali Ha'I, Bali Ha'I
The name of the island is repeated, emphasizing its charm and exoticism.


Someday you'll see me floating in the sunshine, my head sticking out of a low-flying cloud
Although seemingly impossible, the island's allure is so strong it can make you imagine it as an ethereal being, floating in a dreamlike state, constantly drawing you towards it.


You'll hear me call you, singing through the sunshine. Sweet and clear as can be. Come to me, here I am, come to me
The island seems to sing and call out to you through the warmth of the sun, as if it were a living entity inviting you with a clear and perfect voice to come closer and experience its beauty.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Richard Rodgers

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Rivercastle

Bali Ha'i may call you, any night, any day
In your heart, you'll hear it call you
Come away, come away

Bali Ha'i will whisper on the wind of the sea
Here am I your special island
Come to me, come to me

Your own special hopes, your own special dreams
Bloom on the hillside and shine in the streams

If you try, you'll find me
Where the sky meets the sea
Here am I your special island
Come to me, come to me

Bali Ha'i, Bali Ha'i, Bali Ha'i

Someday you'll see me floating in the sunshine
My head sticking out from a low-lying cloud
You hear me call you, singing through the sunshine
Sweet and clear as can be
Come to me, here I am, come to me

Bali Ha'i, Bali Ha'i



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@macturner2196

This is one of my favorite songs used in American Beauty.

@freedomfreedomfreedom

The best version of this song I heard so far.

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Saul Goodman led me here

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Arthur Dafoe Jimmy Mcgill brought me here

@johnnyvee1721

Me too!

@grokeffer6226

It's all good, man.

@alejandrocardenas956

Me too

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No way 🤣

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@ikkik1781

"ITS ALL GOOD MAN!", SPLIPPIN, Jimmy

@devinbattley8492

South Pacific. What I consider one of the best American Operas ever created and this is a favorite song.

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