Scott was an early experimenter with electronic music. In 1946 he established Manhattan Research, Inc. The lab developed some of the first devices capable of producing electronic tones automatically in sequence. Using such instruments, Scott recorded three ground-breaking albums designed to lull infants to sleep, Soothing Sounds for Baby, in 1964. The music, anticipating the ambient work of Tangerine Dream and Brian Eno, did not find much favour with the record-buying public of the day. Scott's electronic music for radio and television commercials was released posthumously as "Manhattan Research, Inc." in 2000.
Over the Rainbow
Raymond Scott 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 "Over the Rainbow" by Raymond Scott are filled with symbolism and hopeful longing. The opening lines express a yearning for a magical and faraway place, where dreams are possible and troubles evaporate like drops of lemon. The singer has heard of this place before, perhaps in a song or a fairy tale, and it is a place that they long to visit. The second verse introduces the idea of wishing upon a star, a classic symbol of hope and transformation. The singer imagines a world beyond the clouds, where they can escape from their problems and find peace. The repetition of the phrase "somewhere over the rainbow" creates a sense of mystery and wonder, as if the destination is just out of grasp.
The third verse shifts focus to the image of blue birds flying over the rainbow. This serves as a contrast to the singer's own limitations - if the birds can fly over the rainbow, why can't they? The final lines of the song suggest that the answer may lie in simply finding the courage to dream and believe in oneself. The phrase "if happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why, oh why, can't I?" is both wistful and empowering, acknowledging the challenges of life while also urging the listener to keep looking towards the future.
Overall, "Over the Rainbow" is a song about hope and possibility. It taps into a deep human desire for a better world, one that may be just out of reach but is still worth striving for.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's an unknown and unreachable destination somewhere beyond what we can see and reach.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
It's a utopian land that we've only heard of in our dreams and imagination.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
This utopian land is characterized by blue skies, and an atmosphere of peace and serenity.
And the dreams that you dare to dream, Really do come true.
This utopia is a place where our wildest dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
We all have a desire to make a wish for something we deeply desire and hope for.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Wishes can come true and lift us from our troubled places to a brighter sky, where we can finally see things in a positive light.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
In this state of utopia and happiness, our problems dissolve and disappear like melting lemon drops.
High above the chimney tops, That's where you'll find me.
In this ideal world, one can soar high above, free from the restrictions of reality, and dwell in utter happiness.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Amidst this utopia, blue birds fly high, free from the shackles of earth and beyond the mundane.
Birds fly over the rainbow
This is a symbol of the true essence of freedom.
Why then, oh why can't I?
The yearning to attain such freedom and happiness is immense, yet it is not always achievable for all.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
If other living beings can find a way to freedom and joy, why can't we?
Why, oh why can't I?
This inner conflict between what we want and the boundaries set by reality surrounds us with frustration and confusion.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
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@Dreamer8girl
¸.•*¨*•¸☆ Miguel,
Hermosa canción! Gracias por compartir.
Ro
@MyTroubadour
Un peu dans le style 'Ballroom', encore l'un de ces orchestres bien méconnus en France qu'il est bon de connaître. Ce que Miguel Angel Olondriz se charge de faire avec talent.