Woman in Love
B. Streisand Lyrics


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Life is a moment in space
When the dream is gone
It's a lonelier place
I kiss the morning goodbye
But down inside you know
We never know why
The road is narrow and long
When eyes meet eyes
And the feeling is strong
I turn away from the wall
I stumble and fall
But I give you it all

I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
It's a right I defend
Over and over again
What do I do?

With you eternally mine
In love there is
No measure of time
We planned it all at the start
That you and I
Live in each other's hearts
We may be oceans away
You feel my love
I hear what you say
No truth is ever a lie
I stumble and fall
But I give you it all

I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
It's a right I defend
Over and over again
What do I do?

I am a woman in love
And I'm talking to you
You know, I know, how it feels?
What a woman can do
It's a right
I defend over and over again

I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within




It's a right I defend
Over and over again

Overall Meaning

In "Woman in Love," B. Streisand sings about the power that love holds over her. She opens the song by acknowledging how fleeting life can be and how it can feel isolating when she doesn't have love in her life. The lines "I kiss the morning goodbye / But down inside you know / We never know why" demonstrate how morning can represent a new beginning, but even then, the uncertainties of life remain.


The rest of the song deals with her unwavering devotion to her lover. She sings about how she would do anything to have him in her life, even if they are far away from each other. When she says "I am a woman in love / And I do anything / To get you into my world / And hold you within," we see how her love for him is not only all-consuming, but it also inspires her to fight for what she wants.


Overall, "Woman in Love" is a powerful ode to the way love can transform us and bring us closer to the people we care about the most.


Line by Line Meaning

Life is a moment in space
Time is fleeting and unpredictable, emphasizing that each moment should be appreciated.


When the dream is gone
When the hope and inspiration fades away into the unknown future.


It's a lonelier place
A place of isolation and solitude due to the loss of something cherished.


I kiss the morning goodbye
Bid farewell to the past and embrace the new day, despite the uncertainty that awaits.


But down inside you know
Deep down within oneself, an awareness of certain truths exists.


We never know why
Human beings may never fully understand the inexplicable events of life.


The road is narrow and long
Journeying through life can be challenging and arduous, causing one to feel confined.


When eyes meet eyes
The moment when two individuals make a physical and emotional connection by looking directly into each other's eyes.


And the feeling is strong
An intense sensation of affection and attachment towards the other person.


I turn away from the wall
Breaking free from emotional barriers and letting vulnerability show through.


I stumble and fall
Struggling and making mistakes along the way, but continuing to persevere through hardships.


But I give you it all
Despite the challenges and obstacles, the singer commits herself fully to the relationship and the other person.


I am a woman in love
The singer identifies as a woman who is deeply in love with someone.


And I do anything
She is willing to go to great lengths to maintain and strengthen the relationship.


To get you into my world
She wants to bring the other person closer to her and share every aspect of her life with them.


And hold you within
She desires to have the other person close to her physically and emotionally, feeling a sense of security and comfort.


It's a right I defend
She believes that love is a fundamental human right and is willing to protect it at all costs.


Over and over again
Repeating the same actions and behaviors to reinforce the bond between the couple.


With you eternally mine
The singer desires a love that will last forever, emphasizing the depth of her attachment to the other person.


In love there is no measure of time
True love exists outside the confines of time and space, transcending the limitations of the physical world.


We planned it all at the start
The couple envisioned and hoped for a future together from the beginning of their relationship.


That you and I live in each other's hearts
The bond between the couple is so strong that they exist within each other's hearts and minds, feeling emotionally intertwined.


We may be oceans away
Physical distance does not diminish the connection and love between the couple.


You feel my love
The other person senses and feels the intensity of the singer's love, despite the geographical distance between them.


I hear what you say
The couple communicates and listens to each other, valuing what the other has to say and share.


No truth is ever a lie
The couple has a deep understanding and trust in each other, never questioning the truthfulness of what they share and communicate.


I am a woman in love
Reiterating the same sentiment from earlier in the song to highlight the intensity of the singer's emotions and attachment to the other person.


And I'm talking to you
Directly addressing the other person, emphasizing the importance of communication and connection between them.


You know, I know, how it feels?
The couple has a deep understanding and comprehension of the emotions and feelings they share for each other.


What a woman can do
The singer is capable of doing great things and achieving incredible heights, fueled by her love and attachment to the other person.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Alan Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb

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