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."
At The Same Time
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Beating in the world
At the same time
Think of all the faces
And the stories they could tell
At the same time
Looking out into this world
Trying to make some sense of what we see
Think of all the ways we have of seeing
Think of all the ways there are of being
Think of all the children
Being born into this world
At the same time
(At the same time)
Feel your love surround them
Through the years they'll need to grow
At the same time
(At the same time)
Just think of all the hands
That will be reaching for a dream
Think of all the dreams that could come true
Just if the hands we're reaching with
Could come together
Joining me and you
When it comes to thinking of tomorrow
We must protect our fragile destiny
In this precious life, there's no time to borrow
The time has come to be a family
Oh-oh
Think of all the love
Pouring from our hearts
At the same time
(At the same time)
Just think of all the light our love
Can shine around this world
At the same time
The same time
Just think what we've been given
And then think what we could lose
All of life is in our trembling hands
It's time to overcome our fears
And join to build a world that loves and understands
It helps to think of all the hearts
Beating in the world
And hope for all the hearts
Beating in the world
There's a healing music in our hearts
Beating in this world
At the same time
At the same time
"At The Same Time" is a touching and introspective song by Barbra Streisand. It calls for listeners to think about all the hearts beating in the world at the exact same moment in time, and all the stories and experiences that are contained within each of them. The song encourages us to understand and empathize with each other, to unite and strive for a better future.
The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the repetition of the phrase "at the same time" emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life on earth. The second verse invites listeners to consider the varied perspectives and ways of being that exist, and the ways in which we can work to better understand and appreciate the differences between us. The chorus calls for action, urging us to protect our future, and to join together in order to build a world that is full of love and understanding.
The final verse brings the song to an emotional conclusion, as Streisand sings of the fragility of life and the need to overcome our fears in order to make positive change. Ultimately, "At The Same Time" is a beautiful and inspirational call to action, reminding us that we are all connected and that our actions have the power to make a difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of all the hearts
Reflect on the sheer number of hearts that exist in the world
Beating in the world
Pumping with life, vitality, and emotion
At the same time
Simultaneously coexisting and experiencing life
Think of all the faces
Imagine the diversity of human faces and the experiences and stories they hold
And the stories they could tell
The rich and varied histories, struggles, and triumphs that each face represents
At the same time
During the same moment, all around the world
Think of all the eyes
Consider the many gazes that are focused on the world around us
Looking out into this world
Observing and trying to comprehend the events and experiences of life
Trying to make some sense of what we see
Attempting to interpret and understand the complexities of existence
Think of all the ways we have of seeing
Contemplate the various angles, perspectives, and lenses through which we view the world
Think of all the ways there are of being
Reflect on the countless manners of living and existing that human beings engage in
Think of all the children
Consider the new and innocent lives that are continuously brought into the world
Being born into this world
Coming into existence and being welcomed into the human family
At the same time
Together, as part of the same ongoing cycle of life and growth
Feel your love surround them
Imagine the warmth and compassion that each child deserves to receive from those around them
Through the years they'll need to grow
Recognize the ongoing process of maturation and development that each child undergoes
At the same time
Continuously and throughout their whole lives
Just think of all the hands
Contemplate the many hands that will work to build the future
That will be reaching for a dream
Striving towards a vision of what the world could and should be
Think of all the dreams that could come true
Envision the vast range of possibilities that exist for human progress and fulfillment
Yes if the hands we're reaching with
Assuming that the people working towards change have the best interests of the world in mind
Could come together
Collaborating with one another towards a common goal
Joining me and you
Working together without division or conflict
When it comes to thinking of tomorrow
Considering the future and what kind of world we want to create for it
We must protect our fragile destiny
Acknowledging the precariousness of our existence and the importance of preserving it
In this prescious life there's no time to borrow
Valuing the time we have and committing to using it wisely
The time has come to be a family
Recognizing the interconnectedness and communal nature of humanity
Ohhh...
Expressing a sentiment of awe or reverence
Think of all the love
Contemplating the abundance of love that exists and is waiting to be shared
Pouring from our hearts
Brimming with enthusiasm, kindness, and generosity
Yes think of all the light our looks
Picturing the goodwill and positive energy that radiates from people's eyes
Can shine and grow this world
Realizing the power of human connection and the ability to create a better world through compassion and cooperation
At the same time
All together, in a single united effort
At the same time
Continuously, as a constant presence and force for good
Yes think what we've been givin
Acknowledging the blessings and advantages that we have been afforded in life
And yet think what we could lose
Realizing that the world is fragile and impermanent, and that we have a responsibility to safeguard it
All of life is in our trembling hands
Recognizing the weight of responsibility that rests on human beings and the need to act carefully and thoughtfully
It's time to overcome our fears
Rejecting the negative emotions and impulses that hold us back from progress and hope
And join to build a world that loves and understands
Working together to create a world that is characterized by empathy, care, and mutual respect
There's a healing music in our hearts
Recognizing the uplifting, transformative power of positivity and compassion
Beating in this world
Existing in tandem with all the other hearts that contribute to the symphony of life
At the same time
In sync and in harmony, a beautiful and cohesive whole
At the same time
Continuously and perpetually, an ongoing cycle of creation and renewal
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ann Hampton Callaway
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