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What's so amazing that keeps us star gazing Somebody thought of that and someone believed it The lovers, the dreamers, and me - My thoughts: Basically, Kermit knows to look beyond the rainbow and dream. Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,Īnd rainbows have nothing to hide - My thoughts: This is the answer for those who think too hard about every little thing and don't have fun with their imagination. Why are there so many songs about rainbows?Īnd what's on the other side? - My thoughts: This is an innocent question. And I've always wondered, ''Why ARE there so many songs about rainbows? What IS on the other side?'' Well, this is my theory: But seriously, this song has made me shed tears and sing from the heart on many occasions. My InterpretationYou know, there's something about the Muppets that just makes ya wanna stand up and scream ''YAAAAAAAY!'' and flail your little green arms around. Of course this song was sung by a muppet so who knows, but it is still pretty deep and a beautiful song. That dreaming is not real and we are told that dreams are not real, but dreams are as real as love (feelings) and somehow Kermit is connected to them (they are all related). What I think he is saying here is that he is destined to be a lover and a dreamer (in a sense like we all are.)Īnd that is what I think he is saying overall here. Kermit then says that he cannot ignore it, that it is real and not imaginary. As in, "the sailor heard his calling to sail the seas." I think he is talking about the voices sailors hear that calls them out to the pleasure of the sea. Now, you may think Kermit is referring to the muses who suckered sailors into their doom. He asks if the voice he hears is the same as the one that sailors hear. He says that it is like a spell and even though we know that it is just magic (has no basis in reality), we none the less still hope to see that shooting star and make our wish. Our dream is to be able to have what we want (make a wish) magically. We are hoping to see a shooting star and make a wish. He tells us that it "keeps us stargazing". Kermit then talks about how someone came up with the idea of wishing on a star and then asks what has it done so far? Then he tells us in a question. General CommentIn the begining he is saying that people think of rainbows as illusions, but Kermit the philosopher doesn't believe this. The lovers (the lovers), the dreamers (the dreamers) and me I've heard it too many times to ignore it Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors? What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing Who said that every wish would be heard and answered Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection So we've been told and some choose to believe it *This article is part of the ongoing Lyrics I Love series: short interpretations of the meaning and story behind one song with lyrics that move me.Why are there so many songs about rainbows *** Read the lyrics and Listen to the song *** This is a column about lyrics, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a set of six lines in any song with more meaning. There’s a zillion recordings of this song by musicians new and old. For the lovers, the dreamers, and me, there’s also nothing that’s more empowering. Sure, this notion can be tragic when you consider its ugly side, but everything in life can be viewed as a strength or weakness. The stories we tell ourselves and the world around us. Why? You’ve just learned the power of storytelling. The next three lines pull it all together: “Somebody thought of that / And someone believed it / Look what’s it done so far.” And that’s right about the time the first goosebump sprouts on my arm. You’re actually in the middle of learning a life-changing lesson. The verse begins with “Who said that every wish / Would be heard and answered / When wished on a morning star?” We know this isn’t true, so you think you're heading somewhere rather pessimistic, but you’re not. (The rest of the song complements this verse almost perfectly.) It sends a chill through my body almost every time. And it happens right in the second verse. There’s a vein of rationality that runs through the romanticism of the song. But perhaps it’s even more about being called to action. The song is about hope and dreaming, collective or individualistic, depending on how you want to see it. But have you ever really listened to it? Like, really listened to it. And you might even be surprised to see it here.
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There’s a good chance you’ve heard this song before. © 2013 Disney ℗ 1979 Henson Associates, Inc Here’s Why I Love It “So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it Songwriters: Paul Williams & Kenneth Ascher Album: The Muppet Movie: Original Soundtrack Recording