Over the Rainbow
Beyond the Rainbow: Unveiling Dreams and Melting Troubles
Lyrics
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Desire for an elusive, distant place
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Reference to a fantastical land described in a comforting song
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Imagery of an idealized location with serene skies
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Encouragement to pursue ambitious dreams
Really do come true.
Affirmation that dreams can be realized
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Expressing a wish for a better future
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Desire to escape from troubles to a peaceful place
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Imagery of troubles dissolving like sweet, refreshing drops
High above the chimney tops,
Imagery of being in a carefree, elevated space
That's where you'll find me.
Expression of longing to be in that tranquil place
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Depiction of freedom symbolized by birds
Birds fly over the rainbow
Reiteration of birds flying over the idyllic place
Why then, oh why can't I?
Questioning why personal limitations hinder reaching that place
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Comparing personal happiness to the freedom of birds
Why, oh why can't I?
Expressing frustration at personal limitations
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Reiteration of the longing for an unreachable place
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Reference to the fantastical land from a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Reiteration of the serene and idealized location
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Encouragement to hold onto ambitious dreams
Really do come true.
Reiteration that dreams can be realized
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Expressing a wish for a better future through a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Desire to leave troubles far behind and awaken in a peaceful place
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Imagery of troubles evaporating like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops,
Imagery of being in a carefree, elevated space
That's where you'll find me.
Expression of longing to be in that tranquil place
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Depiction of freedom symbolized by birds
Birds fly over the rainbow
Reiteration of birds flying over the idyllic place
Why then, oh why can't I?
Questioning personal limitations in attaining happiness
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Comparing personal happiness to the freedom of birds
Why, oh why can't I?
Expressing frustration at personal limitations
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