By: JUDY GARLAND
"Over The Rainbow"
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow. Why then, oh, why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow why, oh, why can't I?
"Over The Rainbow"
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow. Why then, oh, why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow why, oh, why can't I?
Theme Analysis
The main theme of this song is the desire to get away from all the struggles in life, to a place where there are none. The phrase "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" symbolizes the possibility that there are many more things out in the world to see. This is because, when you look at a rainbow you never really know where it ends. Thus telling us in the song that there are many worldly possibilities for happiness out there.
This song also talks about our dreams, like in the quote "The dreams that you dare to dream really do come true". This leads us to think that another possible theme to this song is Dreaming. Dreams are not reality, but they could be made possible with hard work and dedication. This song tells me of a young girl, and all she wants it to be happy and have all of her wild dreams come true.
Another phrase from the song is "If happy little blue birds fly beyond the rainbow, why, oh why can't I". This goes back to our first them of the desire to live a struggle free life. All this young girl wants is to live in a world where there is peace, happiness, and love. Most importantly where any ones dreams can come true, if you dream them hard enough.
This song also talks about our dreams, like in the quote "The dreams that you dare to dream really do come true". This leads us to think that another possible theme to this song is Dreaming. Dreams are not reality, but they could be made possible with hard work and dedication. This song tells me of a young girl, and all she wants it to be happy and have all of her wild dreams come true.
Another phrase from the song is "If happy little blue birds fly beyond the rainbow, why, oh why can't I". This goes back to our first them of the desire to live a struggle free life. All this young girl wants is to live in a world where there is peace, happiness, and love. Most importantly where any ones dreams can come true, if you dream them hard enough.