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Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing an emotional or contemplative sound.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Continuation of the emotional or contemplative expression.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Further continuation of the emotional or contemplative expression.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Referencing a place "over the rainbow," symbolizing a distant and idealized location.
Way up high
Describing the elevated position of this dreamland.
There's a land that I dreamed of
Referring to a dreamt-of land mentioned in a lullaby.
Once in a lullaby
Recalling a dream experienced during a lullaby, suggesting a comforting and soothing memory.
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
Reiterating the desire to reach the dreamland "over the rainbow."
Skies are blue
Describing the sky in that dreamland as blue, conveying a sense of optimism.
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Highlighting the importance of daring dreams and suggesting their realization.
Really do come true
Affirming the fulfillment of dreams in the dreamland.
Oh, someday I'll wish upon a star
Expressing a future hope of wishing upon a star, a common symbol of aspirations.
And wake up where the clouds are far
Desiring to wake up in a place where troubles are distant, emphasizing an escape from difficulties.
Behind me
Describing a location where troubles dissolve like lemon drops, using vivid imagery.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Visualizing a serene place high above chimney tops where troubles disappear.
High above the chimney tops
Indicating the specific location where the speaker envisions finding peace.
That's where you'll find me
Blank line, possibly indicating a pause or transition.
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
Describing the flight of bluebirds as a symbol of freedom and happiness.
Bluebirds fly
Emphasizing the longing to be where bluebirds fly, further emphasizing the dreamland.
Birds fly over the rainbow
Highlighting the universal nature of dreams as birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh, why can't I?
Pondering the inability to reach the dreamland, expressing a sense of longing and questioning.
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