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."
Gotta Move
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Gotta leave this place, gotta find some place
Some other place, some brand new place
Some place where each face that I see
Won't be staring back at me
Telling me what to be and how to be it
Some place where I can just be me
Gotta move, got to get out
Gotta leave this town, gotta find some town
Some big new town, some bright new town
Some new town with new places, new lives
And most of all some new faces
Gotta find a man, a new man
A man who won't worry 'bout where I go
A man who won't ask how I learned what I know
A man who will know that you've gotta be free
A man who will know when to just let me be
Gotta move, gotta get out
Gotta change my life, gotta find my life
I'll find me a place in some new town and baby
And when I find me that new place, then maybe ours,
Gotta leave this town
Gotta leave this place
Gotta find a new man
Gotta move!
The song "Gotta Move" by Barbra Streisand is about the desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life, and the search for something new and exciting. The singer speaks of the need to leave her current location and find a new place, a new town, a new man. She longs for a place where she can just be herself, without the constant pressure of others telling her what to be and how to act. The song captures a sense of restlessness and a yearning for change, which is a relatable sentiment for many people.
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and determination to break free, as the singer repeats "gotta move" and "gotta get out" throughout the song. The repetition of these phrases emphasizes the importance of making a change and reinforces the sense of restlessness that the singer is feeling. The lyrics also touch on themes of independence and individualism, as the singer seeks a man who will allow her to be free and be herself.
Overall, "Gotta Move" is a powerful song that captures the desire for change and personal growth. It speaks to the universal human experience of feeling stuck and wanting to break free, making it a timeless classic that is still relevant today.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta move, gotta get out
I need to leave my current situation and find a new one.
Gotta leave this place, gotta find some place
I need to find a new physical location to live.
Some other place, some brand new place
I want to go somewhere completely new.
Some place where each face that I see
I want to go somewhere where I don't know anyone.
Won't be staring back at me
I want to start over and not have people's expectations weighing me down.
Telling me what to be and how to be it
I'm tired of people trying to dictate who I should be and how I should live my life.
Some place where I can just be me
I want to go somewhere where I can be my true self without judgment.
Gotta leave this town, gotta find some town
I need to leave the entire town behind and find a new one.
Some big new town, some bright new town
I want to find a large and lively city.
Some new town with new places, new lives
I want to go somewhere completely fresh and different from where I am now.
And most of all some new faces
I want to meet new people and start fresh relationships.
Gotta find a man, a new man
I'm looking for a new romantic partner to start a new chapter of my life.
A man who won't worry 'bout where I go
I don't want someone controlling or possessive in my life.
A man who won't ask how I learned what I know
I want someone who trusts me and accepts me for who I am.
A man who will know that you've gotta be free
I want someone who values personal freedom and independence as much as I do.
A man who will know when to just let me be
I want someone who can respect my boundaries and let me have space when I need it.
Gotta change my life, gotta find my life
I need to make big changes in my life to find happiness.
I'll find me a place in some new town and baby
I'm confident that I'll find a new place where I can be happy and fulfilled.
And when I find me that new place, then maybe ours,
When I find my new home, maybe I'll be ready to share it with someone special.
Gotta move!
I need to take action and make these changes happen for myself.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER MATZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juanmariohinojosa9213
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Hola. Barbra Streisand.
Eres muy linda
💗🥰⚘👱♀️😘⚘🤩💗
Y una gran cantante. 🎤🎼🎵👏
Y una gran artista. 💗👱♀️🎭⚘
Me parece excelente 👌
Cuídate mucho 💗⚘👱♀️⚘💗
Felicidades para ti. 💗⚘
@nenejones9583
Love this since my childhood!! I was introduced when I first watched one of my fav movies growing up, 'To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar'. SIGHH😌 So nostalgic
@michaelnoah7453
Incredible and amazing voice, her impeccable phrasing, always exactly on pitch, giving every song she sings a new life…
@user-uo3ms9zc8f
Барбара продолжает удивлять , И ВОСХИЩАТЬ НАС, ЕЕ ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНЫЙ ГОЛОС , И ВЕЛИКИЙ АРТИСТИЧЕСКИЙ ДАР НЕ ОСТАВИТ БЕЗ ВНИМАНИЯ НИКОГО , .... ❤❤❤❤❤, А КОГДА В ГОЛОСЕ. СЛЫШНЫ СЕРЕБРЯНЫЕ КОЛОКОЛЬЧИКИ , ... — ЭТО НЕПЕРЕДАВАЕМО. КРАСИВО , И ВОСХИТИТЕЛЬНО ! ❣️❗❗❤️❤️❤️
@marcackerman492
Streisand took us on an incredible journey for 60 years. "We thank you, Barbra Streisand, for giving us that voice, that echoes so beautifully across time"--Sidney Poitier at the AFI tribute to Streisand.
@hello_gorgeous_
Barbra Streisand will forever be in my heart!
@galegreyson4196
Ms Streisand doesn’t just sing a song. She performs it like the award winning actress she is. I have relished this journey with her.
@robertofiori6379
Gracias
@kayekaye2999
Amen 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@LohengrinO
The Greatest non-operatic singer of the 20th century...
@nickmorrell3559
Although opera singers are super talented ..it does nothing for me ..barbra however moves me every time