Barbra Streisand (born Barbara Joan Streisand; April 24, 1942 Brooklyn, Ne… Read Full Bio ↴Barbra Streisand (born Barbara Joan Streisand; April 24, 1942 Brooklyn, New York), is an Academy Award-winning American singer, theater and film actress, composer, film producer, and director. She has won Oscars for Best Actress and Best Original Song as well as multiple Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Golden Globe Awards and an honorary Tony Award. She received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor on December 7, 2008. She is the most successful female recording artist according to the Recording Industry Assoc. of America (RIAA).

Barbra Streisand has recorded more than 60 albums, almost all with Columbia Records. Her early works in the 1960s (her debut The Barbra Streisand Album which won two Grammy Awards in 1963, followed by The Second Barbra Streisand Album, The Third Album, My Name Is Barbra, etc.) are considered classic renditions of theater and nightclub standards, including her version of Happy Days Are Here Again. Beginning with My Name Is Barbra, her albums were often medley-filled keepsakes of her television specials.

Starting in 1969, Streisand tackled contemporary songwriters; like many talented singers of the day, she found herself a fish out of water in attempts to tackle rock, but her vocal talents prevailed and she gained newfound success with the pop and ballad-oriented Richard Perry-produced album Stoney End in 1971. The title track, written by Laura Nyro, was a big hit for Streisand.

Streisand's 1980 album, Guilty featured the songwriting, production and vocal talents of Barry Gibb and was the best-selling album of her recording career. During the 1970s, she was also highly prominent in the pop charts, with number-one records like The Way We Were, Evergreen, No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) (her duet with Donna Summer), and Woman In Love; some of these came from soundtracks of her films. She recently took part in supporting Haiti in singing "We are the World 25th anniversary.

When the 1970s ended, Streisand was named the most successful female singer in the U.S. - only Elvis Presley and The Beatles having sold more albums. [1]

[1] In 1982, New York Times music critic Stephen Holden wrote that Streisand was "the most influential mainstream American pop singer since Frank Sinatra."

Absent Minded Me
Barbra Streisand Lyrics

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Absent minded me
Absent minded me
I'm losing a key
Or missing a glove
Just like me to lose my love
Gotta find it, absent minded me
Dizzy dopey me
Mixed-up mopey me

I'm way, way ahead
Of the game then it starts
How did i lose my king of hearts?
Gotta find it, absent minded me
There's my key
Gee, i left it in the door
There's my glove on the shelf
Now if i don't find my love
I'll be losing myself

Gotta find him
Gotta find him

Absent minded me
Absent minded me

Overall Meaning

The song "Absent Minded Me" by Barbra Streisand is a playful and whimsical tune about being forgetful and scatterbrained, both in regards to material possessions and matters of the heart. The singer of the song seems to be constantly losing things like keys and gloves, highlighting her absent-mindedness. However, the real emphasis is on the fact that she has also lost the love of her life and is desperately trying to find him. Despite being high-strung and frazzled, she understands the importance of finding her love and is determined to do so.

The lyrics suggest that the singer is well aware of her scatterbrained nature but feels helpless in changing it. She is "dizzy" and "dopey," "mixed-up" and "mopey" - all adjectives that suggest a general state of confusion and disorientation. However, her plight is relatable and sympathetic, as we've all experienced moments of forgetfulness or lost something important.

The overall tone of the song is light and playful, with a jazzy soundtrack to match. Streisand's voice effortlessly carries the melody, accentuating the quirks and charm of the lyrics. The song is a testament to Streisand's versatility as a singer, showcasing her ability to perform a wide range of musical styles.

Line by Line Meaning

Absent minded me
I tend to forget things and make mistakes.

I'm losing a key
I can't seem to keep track of my belongings.

Or missing a glove
I often misplace my things.

Just like me to lose my love
I am not surprised that I have lost my significant other because of my forgetfulness.

Gotta find it, absent minded me
I need to make an effort to locate my lost item.

Dizzy dopey me
I feel disoriented and confused.

Mixed-up mopey me
I am feeling low and my thoughts are jumbled.

I'm way, way ahead
I had a good start or advantage.

Of the game then it starts
But somehow I end up losing.

How did i lose my king of hearts?
I am confused about how I lost someone who was very important to me.

There's my key
I have found my lost key.