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."
Here We Are At Last
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Children in the dark
Running from the past
Into the unknown
Secrets from the heart
Promises we make
Lips that never part
I can't remember feeling this familiar
I see myself becoming his
It frightens me to learn
That love is...
Finally here at last
No place left to hide
Too powerful to fast
To keep it inside
Everything's so new,
So innocent, so true
We're reaching for that star,
'cause darling, here we are
Here at last
[instrumental]
I can't remember feeling this familiar
I feel myself becoming his
It strengthens me to finally see that
Love is here at last
No place left to run
The actors have unmasked
The play has begun
Every moment true
Each day for lovers who
Have never come this far
But darlin' here we are
Here at last
Here at last...
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song "Here We Are At Last" talks about two individuals who have found each other and are now together. They are described as being "Children in the dark" who are "Running from the past" which implies that they have had struggles in their past that they would like to neglect. They find comfort and solace in each other's arms, as they share their deepest secrets and make promises to each other without fear of judgement. The singer points out that love is a scary adventure as she sees herself becoming part of him but it strengthens her to finally see that love has arrived.
The two lovers seek a new beginning, with "no place left to hide" - they have stepped out of their comfort zones and come to a realization that their love has become too powerful to keep inside any longer. The lyrics suggest that they are embarking on a journey, "reaching for that star," possibly suggesting that they are going to take a chance and follow their dreams together. In the last verse, the song takes on a more hopeful tone - the lovers are no longer afraid, and they are committed to each other. They realize that they have never come this far, but together they are ready to face anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are at last
We have finally arrived at this point in our lives and are together.
Children in the dark
Although we are adults, we feel innocent and naive like children as we embark on our journey together.
Running from the past
We are leaving behind our personal baggage and are focusing on the present moment.
Into the unknown
Even though we are not certain of our future, we are excited to find out together.
Secrets from the heart
We share intimate feelings with one another that we have never shared before.
Promises we make
We make commitments to each other and vow to keep them.
Lips that never part
We are so close that we hardly speak, and our unspoken bond is enough to sustain us.
Until the dawn breaks
We will not part ways until the morning comes, and we will cherish every last moment.
I can't remember feeling this familiar
Despite having never met before, it feels like we have known each other our entire lives.
I see myself becoming his
I am falling in love with him and starting to see our future together.
It frightens me to learn
I am scared of the intensity of my feelings and the strength of our connection.
That love is...
The unspoken end to this sentence implies that even though love can be scary, it is worth it.
Finally here at last
We have arrived at our destination of love after searching for so long.
No place left to hide
Our love is so strong that there is no need to hide our emotions anymore.
Too powerful to fast
Our love is so intense that we cannot simply take it slow, and we are rushing headfirst into the relationship.
To keep it inside
We must express our love and cannot keep it bottled up any longer.
Everything's so new
Our love is so fresh and exciting that everything feels like it is happening for the first time.
So innocent, so true
Our love is pure and untainted by the challenges of life.
We're reaching for that star
We are aiming high and hoping that our love will reach the heights of the stars.
'cause darling, here we are
We will make it to our destination together, no matter what it takes.
Here at last
We have finally found each other and are overjoyed by our newfound love.
I feel myself becoming his
I am becoming more enamored with him with each passing day and am realizing that he is my soulmate.
It strengthens me to finally see that
I have become more confident and self-assured since falling in love.
Love is here at last
We have found true love after a long and winding journey.
No place left to run
We have committed to staying and working through any challenges that arise in our relationship.
The actors have unmasked
We have dropped all of our pretenses and are showing each other our true selves.
The play has begun
Our love story is unfolding before our eyes, and we are just getting started.
Every moment true
We cherish every moment spent together and make sure that our relationship is always rooted in honesty and authenticity.
Each day for lovers who
We are committed to each other and are willing to put in the effort required to make our relationship work.
Have never come this far
We have each been on our own journey, but we have never experienced love like this before.
But darlin' here we are
In spite of everything, we have found each other and are embracing our love with open hearts.
Here at last
We are finally together, and our love has brought us to a place of happiness and contentment.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Barbra Streisand, Richard Baskin
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