Aquellos Ojos Verdes
Placido Domingo/VVC Symphonic Orchestra/Bebu Silvetti 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 lyrics to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" are a dreamy and hopeful exploration of the concept of a utopia or another world that exists beyond our own, where dreams can come true and troubles can melt away. The opening verse sets the scene, painting a picture of a far-off land that the singer has heard of in a lullaby. They describe it as a place where the skies are blue and dreams come true, suggesting a sense of freedom and possibility.
The second verse centers more directly around the singer's own desires, as they express their wish to be transported to this utopian land to escape their troubles. They describe a vision of a world where problems can simply evaporate, leaving them free to enjoy a life where they can be truly happy. The repetition of the phrase "that's where you'll find me" highlights how much the singer longs for this alternate reality and how they feel that their true home lies there.
The chorus brings in the image of blue birds flying over the rainbow as a symbol of the freedom and possibility that the utopian land represents. The final lines express the singer's frustration at being unable to transcend their current reality and join the birds beyond the rainbow.
Overall, the lyrics of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" tap into universal human desires for escape and liberty while also acknowledging the limitations and frustrations of our everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There is a place beyond our reach, up in the sky
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
There exists a place that is only known to us through our imagination
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
In this enchanted place, the skies have a beautiful hue of blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream, Really do come true.
Any dream that you can imagine, can be a reality
Someday I'll wish upon a star
I believe that in this magical land, I can make a wish come true
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Once I find myself in this mystical world, all of my troubles and worries will be gone
Where troubles melt like lemon drops, High above the chimney tops, That's where you'll find me.
This world is a place where all of the bad things go away, and I will be up high, free of those troubles
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
In this wonderful place, blue birds have the freedom to soar
Birds fly over the rainbow
These creatures get to experience firsthand the magic and beauty of this place
Why then, oh why can't I?
I long to be a part of this amazing world as well
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
If they are able to find joy and happiness in this land that is beyond the horizon
Why, oh why can't I?
Then why can't I have the same experience?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, E HARBURG
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