Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland

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 rainbowBluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbowWhy, oh why can't I?

Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland, I think, makes people think of fairytales and childhood. I thing most everyone thinks or feels something when they hear this song.

Character Theme: I, me; the song is in first person; therefore the character would be the person singing the song or reading the lyrics. The character is whoever puts themselves in the position of this song. Other characters, but not the main characters, are the birds, and bluebirds.


Setting Theme: The setting is this place “somewhere over the rainbow.” It is representing a place that is better than here, where there are no troubles. In my opinion it can be up to the audience, or listeners, or up to the character. It is a place out there that you envision is better and where there are no stressed.

Action Theme: There is a better place somewhere out there, you just have to hold out hope and eventually you will get there. This song backs up the theme of “The grass is always greener on the other side.” This song is the search for something good and helps portray that image of that better place to you. If you are ever upset this song helps to remind you that there is something better and to hold onto hope for it.