[Pre-Chorus – soft, suspended, almost whispered] I still look up when it’s quiet Like something’s missing I don’t say it out loud In case someone’s listening [Chorus – dreamy, innocent, core hook] But, Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high I still think about it at night I don’t know if it’s real Or just something I tell myself But I want to believe I might Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high There’s a version of me that’s alright [Verse 1 – intimate, grounded, present] I learned how to wish before I learned why Counting cracks in the dark Everyone said “you’ll get older” Like that’s where the answers unfold Yet I kept my hope folded quietly Didn’t ask for too much Like if I held it too tightly It would slip through my hold [Pre-Chorus – repeat, slightly fuller] I still look up sometimes Even when I pretend I don’t [Chorus – repeat, emotional anchor] Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high Maybe it’s closer than it seems I don’t need forever I just need a sign That it’s okay to still dream Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high I’m learning it starts with me [Verse 2 – reflective, gentle resolve] Everyone looks like they know the timing Like they’ve seen the end I’m just trying not to harden Trying not to pretend I don’t need everything perfect I don’t need to be brave I just don’t wanna wake up Feeling like I gave it away [Bridge – stripped, childlike honesty] Maybe it’s not in the sky Maybe it’s just being kind To the part of me That didn’t stop trying [Final Chorus – softer confidence] Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high I don’t feel so silly anymore I’m still scared, still hopeful Still looking up But I’m not waiting for you anymore [Outro – lullaby fade] Mm… Way up high Where the colours fly
