Over the Rainbow
Beyond the Rainbow: Dreams, Stars, and the Magic of Possibility
Lyrics
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Expresses a distant, idealized place "over the rainbow," high above.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Refers to a mythical land heard of in a comforting song.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Describes a place where the sky is serene and calm.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Encourages pursuing one's aspirations and desires.
Really do come true.
Asserts the validity of dreams coming true in this special place.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Expresses a desire to make a wish for a better future.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Describes a longing to escape from problems and find peace.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Visualizes a place where troubles dissolve easily.
High above the chimney tops,
Depicts a serene location far from the ordinary.
That's where you'll find me.
Expresses a hope to be found in this idyllic place.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Continues the imagery of a tranquil place where bluebirds soar.
Birds fly over the rainbow
Reiterates the notion of birds flying over this imagined rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?
Questions the inability to reach this utopian place despite birds doing so.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Poses a similar query about the disparity between bird and human abilities.
Why, oh why can't I?
Reflects on the limitations and yearning to access this ideal realm.
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Repeats the earlier depiction of the mythical, elevated land.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Reiterates the reference to this mystical place heard of in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Restates the serene nature of the sky in this special place.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Reaffirms the potential of dreams coming true in this location.
Really do come true.
Emphasizes the actualization of aspirations in this idealized setting.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Continues the theme of wishing for a better existence.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Describes the desire to escape to a place free from worries.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Reinforces the imagery of troubles dissolving in this imagined haven.
High above the chimney tops,
Portrays a peaceful location far removed from daily life.
That's where you'll find me.
Reiterates the hope of being found in this idyllic space.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Repeats the imagery of bluebirds flying over this ideal place.
Birds fly over the rainbow
Reiterates the idea of birds flying above the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?
Reiterates the question about human incapacity to reach this paradise.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Poses a similar question about the discrepancy between bird and human abilities.
Why, oh why can't I?
Reflects on the desire to access this ideal realm despite limitations.
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