Over the Rainbow
Beyond the Rainbow: Dreams Soaring High in Sweet Melody
Lyrics
Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh-ooh
Expressing emotional sounds, possibly conveying yearning or longing.
Hoh-ooh-ooh, hoo-hoo-ooh-ooh
Continuation of emotive sounds, emphasizing a sense of emotion or feeling.
Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh
Repetition of emotional sounds, likely indicating a strong emotional state.
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Describes a distant place filled with hope and positivity.
And the dreams that you've dreamed of
Refers to aspirations and desires that an individual has had.
Once in a lullaby, high
Implies that these dreams were once part of a soothing, calming song.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Reiterates the distant place where happiness and freedom are symbolized by blue birds flying.
And the dreams that you've dreamed of
Reinforces the notion that dreams can become reality.
Dreams really do come true, hoo-ooh-ooh
Expresses affirmation that dreams can indeed come true, echoed with emotional sounds.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Desire to make a wish upon a distant celestial object, suggesting hope for fulfillment.
Wake me where the clouds are far behind me
Wish to escape from difficulties represented by clouds and to find a place of clarity.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Imagery portraying the dissolving of problems in a picturesque manner.
High above the chimney tops
Visualizes a location far above the mundane concerns of daily life.
That's where you'll find me
Indicates a specific place where the speaker hopes to be found.
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Reiteration of the imagery involving blue birds symbolizing hope and freedom.
And the dreams that you dare to
Encouragement to pursue one's dreams, questioning personal limitations.
Oh why can't I? high
Expresses frustration about why the speaker cannot achieve these dreams.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Reiteration of the desire to make a wish upon a distant celestial object.
Wake me up where the clouds are far behind me
Continuation of the desire to escape from troubles and find a serene place.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Repetition of the imagery of troubles dissolving, creating a sense of relief.
High above the chimney tops
Emphasizes the elevated, idyllic location away from everyday worries.
That's where you'll find me
Reaffirmation of the specific place where the speaker desires to be.
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Reiteration of the description of a hopeful, distant place.
And the dreams that you dare to
Encouragement to dare to pursue one's dreams despite personal limitations.
Oh why, oh why can't I? high
Expresses frustration about personal limitations hindering the realization of dreams.
Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh-ooh
Repetition of emotive sounds, possibly to emphasize emotions or yearning.
Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-hoo-ooh-ooh-ooh
Continuation of emotive sounds, reinforcing strong emotional feelings.
Ah, ah, ah, eh
Concluding sounds, possibly to close the song or evoke a final emotional response.
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