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."
Finale
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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I could learn to tame the clouds and let the sun shine through
Leave a troubled past and I might start a new
I'll solve the mysteries if you're the prize, refresh these tired eyes
With one more look at you
I might overcome the anger, that I've learned to know
Find a peace of mind, I lost so long ago
For when you look at me
I'm everything and more than I had dreamed I'd be
My spirit feels a promise, I won't be alone
We'll love and live more, love and live forever
With one more look at you
I'd learn to change the stars and change our fortunes too
I'd have the constellations paint your portrait too
So all the world might share this wondrous sight
The world could end each night
With one more look at you
With one more look at you
I want one more look at you
Are you watching me now? Watch closely now
Your eyes are like fingers
Touching my body, arousing me so
I'm riding the passion arising inside me
How high can I go?
You're comin' with me, I'm gonna show you how
And when it's scary
I won't look down
Are you watching me now? Watch closely now
I see the hunger arise in your eyes
And it's urging me, urging me, urging me on
Higher and harder and it's faster and farther
Than I've ever gone
Your pleasure is part of the secret of flight that I found
When I feel like an eagle, my soul has no place on the ground
Born out of madness, I'll double the danger with no net at all
If you don't look away I'm secure, in the fact that you won't let me fall
Watch closely now, are you watching me now?
I'm the master magician, who'll help you escape
From the lies you've been told
When they're breaking your back, bring the last straw to me
I'll turn straw into gold
I break chains made of boredom that others have lived with for years
I leave good news on doorsteps and laughs where there used to be tears
I'm gonna need you later, when you're not around
But I can take it, yeah, I won't look down
Watch closely now, are you watching me now?
Watch me now, are you watching me now?
Are you watching me now
Barbra Streisand's song "Finale" is a love song that showcases the singer's intense feelings for the person they love. The song begins with the singer stating that with "one more look" at their partner, they could overcome any obstacle and begin anew. The singer is filled with a newfound sense of strength and optimism, since their partner's love has helped them overcome their troubled past. The chorus of the song emphasizes the transformative effect of their partner's love on the singer. The singer feels that their partner's gaze magically transforms him into a better version of himself that they had never dreamed of before.
The song's second part is decidedly more sensual and passionate. The singer declares their readiness to take their partner with them and show them the heights of pleasure they can reach together. The singer reveals that their love, combined with their talents and skills, will enable them to escape the lies and boredom that other people in their lives may be trapped in. The singer appears to have found their soulmate, someone who challenges them, makes them feel secure, and inspires them to be their best selves. The song's lyrics thus present love as a powerful force that can singlehandedly transform a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
With one more look at you
By seeing you once again, I feel that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to, no matter how daunting the task may be.
I could learn to tame the clouds and let the sun shine through
I could conquer my fears and doubts and let optimism seep in, no matter how grim the situation.
Leave a troubled past and I might start a new
Getting past my traumatic past could pave the way for a fresh start, free of baggage and regret.
I'll solve the mysteries if you're the prize, refresh these tired eyes
I am incentivized to solve life's greatest mysteries to win you over and restore my sense of curiosity and wonder.
I might overcome the anger, that I've learned to know
Seeing you could help me to shed my anger, which has become a part of who I am, and find inner peace.
Find a peace of mind, I lost so long ago
By reconnecting with you, I might rediscover a peace of mind that has been elusive for a considerable period.
Your gentle touch has made me strong again, and I'll belong again
Your reassuring touch has given me new strength, invigorating me, and making me feel like I fit in somewhere.
For when you look at me
I am everything I aspired to be and more when I am the subject of your gaze, filling me with confidence and promise.
I'm everything and more than I had dreamed I'd be
Your eyes' approval makes me think that I have exceeded my wildest dreams of myself in every way.
My spirit feels a promise, I won't be alone
I sense that I am destined to be with you, and I can finally let go of my fears of being alone.
We'll love and live more, love and live forever
Together, we can live a life of passion, and our love can last an eternity.
I'd learn to change the stars and change our fortunes too
If it means winning your heart, I would go to great lengths, even if it means altering fate itself.
I'd have the constellations paint your portrait too
My love for you is so fierce that I would summon the cosmos to create an image that captures your essence.
So all the world might share this wondrous sight
I would want everyone to witness the magnificence of your beauty and grace, and they could marvel at your wonder.
The world could end each night
With you by my side, I could find joy in every moment, even if it were the last night of our existence.
Your eyes are like fingers
Your gaze can travel all over my body, leaving me with an electrifying feeling that consumes me.
Touching my body, arousing me so
Your sight, touch, and proximity have ignited a fire inside me that will soon become impossible to contain.
I'm riding the passion arising inside me
The desire and intensity building within me are unstoppable and will carry me to places I've never been before.
How high can I go?
I'm eager to push the limits of how much love and lust I can experience with you and experience everything life has to offer.
You're comin' with me, I'm gonna show you how
I want to share my journey with you and prove that love and adventure can coexist.
And when it's scary, I won't look down
Even when faced with adversity and fear, I'll remain brave and be with you every step of the way.
I see the hunger arise in your eyes
I sense the passion and desire taking hold of you, and it excites me to no end.
And it's urging me, urging me, urging me on
I can feel my yearning increasing with the intensity of the moment, and I can't ignore it any longer.
Higher and harder and it's faster and farther than I've ever gone
I feel as if I'm pushing the limits of what's possible, experiencing pleasure like never before.
Your pleasure is part of the secret of flight that I found
The ecstasy that we share elevates us both to rare heights, a secret that most people never get to experience.
When I feel like an eagle, my soul has no place on the ground
Experiencing this level of pleasure makes me feel invincible, and I know I'm capable of anything with you by my side.
Born out of madness, I'll double the danger with no net at all
For you, I take risks that I would never dare to take on my own, elevating the danger to a new level with no guarantee of success.
If you don't look away I'm secure, in the fact that you won't let me fall
Knowing that you are with me, gives me the strength and security to face any danger, without worrying about the possible consequences.
I'm the master magician, who'll help you escape
I have the ability to draw you out of unhappy experiences and offer a chance to start over, free of the anguish you've experienced before.
From the lies you've been told
The world can be cruel, but I am willing to shoulder the burden and guide you to the truth.
When they're breaking your back, bring the last straw to me
When others seem intent on making things harder for you, I'll be there to relieve you of the burden and help you carry on.
I'll turn straw into gold
No matter how difficult the situation may seem, I will change your fortunes and your outlook.
I break chains made of boredom that others have lived with for years
I'm like a savior, transforming mundane and unfulfilling lives into experiences that capture the imagination and fill the soul with pleasure.
I leave good news on doorsteps and laughs where there used to be tears
I have the power to make people happy and fill the world with joy where there was once only despair.
I'm gonna need you later, when you're not around
Even when you're not with me, your spirit and your love will sustain me, and I will feel your presence everywhere.
But I can take it, yeah, I won't look down
Even faced with obstacles and challenges, I will remain resolute and fearless, confident that I will emerge victorious.
Watch closely now, are you watching me now?
I'm showing you my true self, my passion and my heart, and I need to know that you are watching and are fully invested in us.
Watch me now, are you watching me now?
I want you to see and experience my true self, my loves, my journey so you can know me fully.
Are you watching me now?
Are you with me on this journey together, watching me grow and change?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MERRILL
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