As the Muppet Movie opens, Kermit sings this song in his swamp. A Hollywood agent rows by and, true to the song "The Rainbow Connection", Kermit decides to pursue his dream. Kermit is off to Hollywood to make people happy. Along the way, other muppets join Kermit. As often happens, they face obstacles. Their van breaks down so the Muppets won't be able to make the auditions in Hollywood. Now Kermit feels guilty so he goes off by himself and (literally) confronts himself. He figured out that, though he may have inspired the other Muppets, each of them believes in the dream and that's their choice. Meanwhile Gonzo sings "I'm Going to go Back There Someday" with the other muppets.

The Rainbow Connection

Kermit the Frog

Why are there so many songs about rainbows,
and what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,
and rainbows have nothing to hide.

So we've been told, and some choose to believe it;
I know they're wrong; wait and see.
Some day we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
the lovers, the dreamers, and me.

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
when wished on a falling star?
Somebody thought of that, and someone believed it;
look what it's done so far.

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.

All of us under its spell, we know it's probably magic

Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
I've heard them calling my name.
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same.

I've heard it too many times to ignore it.
It's something that I'm suppose to be.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
the lovers, the dreamers, and me.

la da da dee da da do la la da da da de da do

I'm going to go Back there Someday

Gonzo (accompanied by Rowlf on harmonica and Fozzie on ukulele)

this looks familiar; vaguely familiar,
almost unreal yet; it's too soon to feel yet.
close to my soul, and yet so far away.
i'm going to go back there someday.

sun rises, night falls; sometimes the sky calls.
is that a song there; and do i belong there?
i've never been there; but i know the way.
i'm going to go back there someday.

come and go with me, it's more fun to share;
we'll both be completely at home in midair.
we're flying, not walking, on featherless wings.
we can hold on to love like invisible strings.

there's not a word yet; for old friends who've just met.
part heaven, part space, or have i found my place?
you can just visit, but i plan to stay.
i'm going to go back there someday.

i'm going to go back there someday.