Lyric discussion by KeasbyKnights 

Cover art for Somewhere Over The Rainbow lyrics by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Theres nothing about death in either original, so unless its more than the sum of its parts, it seems to me more realisitic version of both - it does sound kind of sad - but remember the lyrics from both are optimistic. Like the person said - its about dreaming to be in a wonderful world, and seeing at the same time the world is wonderful.