Over the Rainbow
Discover the Hopeful Journey Beyond the Rainbow
Lyrics
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Describes an imaginary place high in the sky beyond a rainbow.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Refers to a mythical land that the singer has only heard of in a soothing song.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Paints a picture of a place where the sky is clear and serene.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Encourages one to pursue their dreams with the assurance that they can become reality.
Really do come true.
Asserts that dreams, when pursued, have the potential to come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Expresses a desire to make a wish upon a star.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Imagines a place where troubles are distant, and happiness prevails.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Portrays troubles dissolving like a sweet and refreshing sensation.
High above the chimney tops,
Depicts a serene, elevated location above the city.
That's where you'll find me.
Specifies that this idyllic place is where the singer will be found.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Illustrates birds flying in the sky over the rainbow.
Birds fly over the rainbow
Reiterates the image of birds flying over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?
Questions why the singer cannot achieve the same freedom as the birds.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Poses a hypothetical situation where happy birds go beyond the rainbow.
Why, oh why can't I?
Repeats the longing to achieve the same freedom as the birds.
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Reiterates the description of the imaginary place high above.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Recalls the mention of the mystical land heard of in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Reaffirms the vision of a place with serene blue skies.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Reiterates the belief in the fulfillment of dreams when dared to be dreamt.
Really do come true.
Restates the assertion that dreams can come true when pursued.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Expresses the hope of making a wish upon a star again.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Desires to awaken in a place far from troubles, among clear skies.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Reiterates the idea of troubles dissipating like a pleasant sensation.
High above the chimney tops,
Envisions a location far above the urban environment.
That's where you'll find me.
Specifies that this utopian place is the singer's desired location.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Repeats the imagery of birds flying high over the rainbow.
Birds fly over the rainbow
Recalls the vision of birds soaring above the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?
Continues the query about why the singer cannot achieve the same freedom.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Restates the hypothetical scenario of joyful birds flying beyond the rainbow.
Why, oh why can't I?
Reiterates the longing to experience the same liberty as the birds.
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