Over the Rainbow
Discover the Meaning of 'Over the Rainbow' by The Red Roses
Lyrics
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Expresses a distant place or state of being, high above, beyond reach or imagination
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
Refers to a fabled, distant land known from a soothing song
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Paints a picture of an idyllic place with serene, clear skies
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Encouragement to pursue aspirations and ambitions
Really do come true
Asserts that dreams, when pursued, can materialize into reality
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Expresses a hope for a future wish to come true
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Desire to escape from difficulties, seeking a place where problems are absent
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Imagery of worries dissolving effortlessly, akin to the sweetness of lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
Describing a location far above, away from everyday struggles
That's where you'll find me
Stating where one imagines finding peace and contentment
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Reiterates the desire for a wish to come true
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Reiteration of the longing to escape to a place free of worries
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Continued imagery of troubles vanishing effortlessly like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
Describing a serene place, far from daily challenges
That's where you'll find me
Reaffirmation of where one imagines finding solace and happiness
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
Repeats the picturesque imagery of a serene sky over this distant place
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Encouragement to pursue one's dreams, reinforcing their attainability
Really do come true
Reasserts that dreams have the potential to become a reality
Bluebirds fly
Symbolic mention of bluebirds flying, representing happiness or freedom
Birds fly over the rainbow
Highlights the naturalness of birds flying over this distant place
oh why can´t I
Expresses a longing or questioning of why the speaker can't reach that place
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