Emily
Bárbra Streisand Lyrics


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Heaven is when I'm in your arms like this
When you kiss me and quitely whisper.....
Emily, Emily, Emily
Has the murmuring sound of May,
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
And the laughter of children at play, say
Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see dreamily, Emily too
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see dreamily,
They see Emily




As my eyes visualize a family
They see dreamily, Emily too.

Overall Meaning

Barbra Streisand's song "Emily" is a beautiful and romantic love song about the power of being in love. The lyrics describe how the singer feels like heaven when she is in her lover's arms and he whispers the name "Emily" to her. The name is compared to the murmuring sound of May, which is soft and gentle. The line "all silver bells, coral shells, carousels, and the laughter of children at play" evokes the imagery of childhood's innocence and simplicity.


The two lovers are in their own world, and they imagine a future together as a family, with Emily by their side. The imagery of the firelight adds to the romantic and dreamy mood of the song. The lyrics suggest that the lovers are lost in their own world of love and romance, and they can see the future together, with Emily as a key figure in their happiness.


Overall, this song is a beautiful expression of love and the power of a connection between two people. The lyrics are brought to life by Streisand's powerful and emotional vocals and the beautiful instrumentation that accompanies the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Heaven is when I'm in your arms like this
Being held in your arms makes me feel like I am in heaven.


When you kiss me and quietly whisper...
When you kiss me and whisper sweet nothings, it makes me feel loved and cherished.


Emily, Emily, Emily
The name Emily represents youthfulness, innocence, and purity.


Has the murmuring sound of May,
The name Emily sounds like a soft, gentle murmur that reminds me of the peacefulness of spring.


All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Emily brings to mind the joyful sounds of bells chiming, seashells on the beach, and the excitement of a carnival ride.


And the laughter of children at play, say
Emily also represents the sound of children playing and laughing, which is carefree and innocent.


And we fade to a marvelous view
As we embrace, our surroundings seem to fade away, and all that remains is a beautiful view of the world around us.


Two lovers alone and out of sight
We are alone and hidden from the rest of the world, lost in our own little world of love and affection.


Seeing images in the firelight
The flickering light of the flame creates a dreamy atmosphere where the mind conjures up images of love and family.


As my eyes visualize a family
My mind's eye sees a family that is happy, loving, and content in each other's company.


They see dreamily, Emily too
The family that I see in my mind's eye also includes Emily, who represents the idea of a happy, innocent childhood.


Say Emily, Emily, Emily
Repeatedly saying the name Emily emphasizes the feelings of love, joy, and happiness that she represents.


And we fade to a marvelous view
As we embrace, our surroundings seem to fade away, and all that remains is a beautiful view of the world around us.


Two lovers alone and out of sight
We are alone and hidden from the rest of the world, lost in our own little world of love and affection.


Seeing images in the firelight
The flickering light of the flame creates a dreamy atmosphere where the mind conjures up images of love and family.


As my eyes visualize a family
My mind's eye sees a family that is happy, loving, and content in each other's company.


They see dreamily, Emily too.
The family that I see in my mind's eye also includes Emily, who represents the idea of a happy, innocent childhood.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ricky Ross, Scott Fraser, Pete Webb

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