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‘Somewhere over the château skies are grey’

“I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore, Milou!” Dorothy exclaimed whilst sipping a delirium just off the Petite Rue des Bouchers.

Recently uncovered lyrics call into question the origins of the most iconic song from the Wizard of Oz. Sure, it can be argued that the château was built long before the creation of the famous film. Those prone to hard facts may even postulate that ISB did not come into existence until well after Judy Garland became synonymous with a song about a rainbow and a longing for home.

While this song may not replace ‘On a Soif‘ or ‘Potverdekke! It’s great to be a Belgian‘ as a true ISB anthem, this little ditty does have a certain resonance. You be the judge…

Somewhere over the château
dans le bois…
There’s a school that I went to
when I was Bruxelloise
Somewhere over the château
skies are grey
And the dreams that we dared to dream
never went away
Someday I’ll walk on cobbled streets
and use my perfect French so please
remind me
Where Stella flows like river Lessse
and frites with mayonnaise taste the best
That’s where you’ll find me
Somewhere over the château
I-S-B
Take us over the château
back to our I-S-B
Someday I’ll walk on cobbled streets
and use my perfect French so please
remind me
Where Stella flows like river Lessse
and frites with mayonnaise taste the best
That’s where you’ll find me
Somewhere over the château
I-S-B
Take us over the château
back to our I-S-B
If I could choose a sight to see
take me where I know
Back to I-S-B

Categories: Satire

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