Bali Ha
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,
One where they know they would like to be
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 am I...Come to me
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Bali Ha'i" by Peggy Lee speaks about a mystical island, called Bali Ha'i, that calls out to people through the wind and sea, beckoning to come away to its shores. The island is described as a special place where one's hopes and dreams bloom on the hillside and shine in the streams. It is a place that, once heard calling, it captures the heart and mind forever. Peggy Lee sings about the island as if it has a personality, whispering in the wind and calling out as sweetly as possible. The beauty and tranquility of Bali Ha'i are described so vividly that it entices the listener to dream of visiting it someday.


The song can be interpreted in many ways. However, one interpretation could be that Bali Ha'i represents a place where people can escape to and find a sense of peace and restoration. It could be a place of solace for those experiencing struggles and life's hardships. The island is described as an oasis where hopes and dreams bloom and where the sky meets the sea, which is a great metaphorical representation of change and transformation. The song's use of vivid imagery and soft, soothing language creates a calming effect on the listeners, allowing them to be transported to this mystical isle.


Line by Line Meaning

Bali Ha'I may call you, any night, any day
At any moment, Bali Ha'I, a paradise island, may beckon to you.


In your heart, you'll hear it call you,
You will feel an irresistible longing to go there.


One where they know they would like to be
People know in their hearts that Bali Ha'I is a place they long to be.


Come away...Come away
The island is calling for you to come and escape from the world.


Bali Ha'I will whisper on the wind of the sea
The island seems to have a voice that is carried on the sea breeze.


Here am I your special island
I am Bali Ha'I, a unique and magical place that will enchant you.


Come to me...Come to me
I want you to come and experience all the wonders I have to offer.


Your own special hopes, your own special dreams
Bali Ha'I is where your personal dreams and aspirations can come true.


Bloom on the hillside and shine in the streams
The natural beauty of the island is breathtaking and awe-inspiring.


If you try, you'll find me
If you make the effort to seek me out, you will not be disappointed.


Where the sky meets the sea
The island is situated in a place of immense natural beauty where two vast elements of the earth appear to converge.


Bali Ha'i...Bali Ha'i...Bali Ha'I
The island's name is repeated, emphasising its alluring power.


Someday you'll see me floating in the sunshine
One day, Bali Ha'I may reveal itself to you in a vision.


My head sticking out from a low-lying cloud
The island may appear to you as a vision or mirage on the horizon.


You hear me call you, singing through the sunshine
Even if you cannot see Bali Ha'I, its call will seem to come to you from the bright sunlight.


Sweet and clear as can be,
The island's siren song of enchantment will be pure and irresistible.


Come to me...Here am I...Come to me
Bali Ha'I beckons to you, offering you something you can't find anywhere else in the world.


Bali Ha'i...Bali Ha'i...Bali Ha'i
The irresistible lure of Bali Ha'I is repeated again, emphasising the enchantment of this special island.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
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.

@arthurdafoe4091

Saul Goodman led me here

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Arthur Dafoe Jimmy Mcgill brought me here

@johnnyvee1721

Me too!

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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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