Over the Rainbow
Chasing Dreams Beyond the Rainbow: Terumasa Hino's Musical Odyssey
Lyrics
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Describes a place beyond the ordinary, high above, in an unspecified location.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Refers to a distant land mentioned in a soothing song.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Implies that in this place, the skies are clear and serene.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Encourages the pursuit of one's aspirations and ambitions.
Really do come true.
Asserts that dreams, when pursued earnestly, can indeed become a reality.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Expresses a longing for a future moment when wishes will materialize.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Desires to escape from current troubles to a place far removed from difficulties.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Describes a place where worries dissolve effortlessly, akin to how lemon drops melt.
High above the chimney tops,
Indicates a location high above where one can be found.
That's where you'll find me.
Implies that this elevated place is the destination.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
References the existence of bluebirds flying over this fantastical rainbow-bound location.
Birds fly over the rainbow
Reiterates the sight of birds flying over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?
Poses a question about why the singer cannot accomplish the same feat as the bluebirds.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Posits that if these bluebirds, usually associated with happiness, can reach beyond the rainbow, why can't the singer?
Why, oh why can't I?
Reiterates the previous question, emphasizing the longing to transcend limitations.
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Reflects on the distant and serene location high above the ordinary world.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Recalls the mention of a far-off land heard in a comforting melody.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Restates the peaceful and calm nature of the skies in this distant place.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Reiterates the encouragement to pursue ambitious dreams.
Really do come true.
Reaffirms the belief that earnestly pursued dreams can materialize.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Expresses the desire to make a wish that leads to an escape from troubles.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Describes the wish to awaken in a place free from clouds, symbolizing worries.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Portrays the yearning for a location where troubles dissolve effortlessly.
High above the chimney tops,
Depicts an elevated position above ordinary structures.
That's where you'll find me.
Emphasizes that this is the place where the singer wants to be found.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Repeats the imagery of bluebirds flying over the rainbow.
Birds fly over the rainbow
Reiterates the sight of birds soaring above the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?
Ponders the reason why the singer cannot achieve what the birds can.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Questions why the singer is unable to reach beyond limitations despite the birds doing so.
Why, oh why can't I?
Reiterates the longing to transcend boundaries akin to the happy bluebirds.
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