Just In Time
Bárbra Streisand Lyrics
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I found you just in time
Before you came, my time
Was running low,
I was lost,
The losing dice were tossed,
My bridges all were crossed
Now you're here
And now I know just where I'm going
No more doubt or fear
I found my way
For love came just in time
I found you just in time
And changed my lonely life and lucky day
Barbra Streisand's "Just In Time" speaks of a love that arrived at precisely the moment it was most needed. The lyrics indicate a gloomy state of mind for the singer before she finds her true love. Prior to meeting this person, her hope was quickly fading, and she had given up on her life. The lyrics "Before you came, my time was running low, I was lost" illustrate the singer's fraustration and hopelessness. However, she found her way after finding the love of her life. The words "for love came just in time" reveal the importance of love in terms of self-discovery and inner peace.
Throughout the track, Streisand tones down her vocals to emphasise the song's romantic theme. Her passion, however, remains palpable, and she marries the tune's comforting lyrics with an appropriately sensitive performance. The song's instrumentation is also noteworthy, with brass and string orchestra. It begins on a sombre note, with the chords reflecting the singer's sense of defeat. It then takes a brighter turn, with triumphant choruses indicating a newfound hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Just in time
I am so fortunate to have found you at the right moment
I found you just in time
You were the missing piece that completed me
Before you came, my time was running low
I was running out of time and hope before you arrived
I was lost
I had no direction in life
The losing dice were tossed
I was gambling and losing in every aspect of my life
My bridges all were crossed
I burned all my bridges and had nowhere to turn
Nowhere to go
I was stuck and had no options
Now you're here
Your presence has changed everything
And now I know just where I'm going
I have direction and purpose thanks to you
No more doubt or fear
I no longer doubt myself or fear the future
I found my way
You helped me find my path in life
For love came just in time
Love arrived at the perfect moment
And changed my lonely life and lucky day
You have transformed my life from one of loneliness to one of luck and happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK NOVAK
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Diane Dreher
Incredibly beautiful rendition of this song. I've loved her version for decades.
beverly johnson
Been haunting me for over 50 years. Best version ever.
Ιωαννης Μπαβας
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Bob Hildebrand
cannot believe this is first comment for such a lovely song1
Snarky Enigma
I was looking at a list of Streisand's ENTIRE song set throughout her entire career (I own every album) and somehow missed this one. IMO, it doesn't come close to Judy's version. It's a boot for me. Incidentally, it's a Jules Styne song, although not associated with Funny Girl.