Over And Over
Peter Pan and the Centiped Lyrics
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There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
The song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is a classic from the Wizard of Oz movie, and this particular version is sung by Peter Pan and the Centiped. The lyrics speak about a magical land that can only be seen in dreams or heard of through a lullaby. The place in question is somewhere over the rainbow, and it is a place where everything is perfect, and happiness is abundant. The theme of hope is prominent in the song, as it talks about the fulfillment of one's dreams and the potential for a better life. It encourages listeners to keep dreaming and believing in the possibility of a brighter future.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of escapism - the process of getting away from reality and entering a fantasy world where problems don't exist. The second verse speaks about wishing upon a star and leaving all troubles behind. The line “Where troubles melt like lemon drops, high above the chimney tops, that’s where you’ll find me” speaks to this concept. The image of troubles melting away and the use of colorful imagery like "lemon drops" and "chimney tops" contribute to the song's whimsical nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a place far away up in the sky where dreams come true, as heard in a lullaby.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
The singer has been told of a mythical place in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
In the imagined place way up high, everything is happy and serene.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
If you are brave enough to think of something you truly want, it will come to pass.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
When the singer makes a wish, they will be transported to a place where their troubles and concerns fade away.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
In this idyllic place, problems disappear like melting lemon drops, far beyond the chimneys of ordinary life.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
The singer observes bluebirds happily flying over the rainbow and wonders why they can't experience the same.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
The singer doesn't understand why they cannot cross over to the peaceful land where the bluebirds roam.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
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