The beloved “Muppet Movie” was released in June 1979, debuting the classic song, “Rainbow Connection.” Kermit the Frog (aka Jim Henson) sang this melody full of simple, yet profound questions. They are questions to open up the imagination about rainbows, and about life.
Why are there so many songs about rainbows,
And what’s on the other side?
Folklore speaks of imaginative pots of gold at the end of rainbows. But for Kermit and the
Muppets, they sing of a world where they imagine lovers, dreamers and themselves living in peace, safety and tranquility. Rainbows capture peoples’ imaginations, some seeing them as a promise from the divine. Rainbows also represent the diversity of people around the world. Our differences make us stand out, but can also join us together when we embrace those characteristics.
What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing
And what do we think we might see…
Someday we’ll find it
The Rainbow Connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me…
This song is ultimately about hope for a better future. We may not seem to be there
now, especially when everything seems lost. But we can use our imagination to create a
better future with our skills, our compassion, and our virtues. We just have to hold onto
the hope that things will get better when we connect with the rainbow within all of us.
~Jen Garrison
