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."
House Of Flowers
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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The warm winds carpet the floor
Whenever there's spring showers
I open the rainbow door
The frog, the toad, the turtle
All make my home their home
My curtains are crape mottle
And the firefly flies neath my dome
And I'll never need none
The moon is my lamp
And my clock is the sun
My home's a home
For all those things
What grows, what flies, what sings
If it all sounds tempting
And it do you entice
I show to the heavens
That it do make it nice
Won't you come live with me
I'd come live with me,
If I were you...if I were you!
The lyrics of Barbra Streisand's song "House of Flowers" present a vivid and whimsical description of the singer's home. The opening line, "My house is made of flowers," is a metaphorical way of expressing her love for nature and the natural world. The following lines describe how the warm wind "carpets the floor" and how she opens the "rainbow door" whenever there are spring showers. The imagery here is joyful and optimistic, suggesting a home that is filled with life and happiness.
As the verse continues, Streisand describes the various creatures that make her home their home, including frogs, toads, and turtles. Her curtains are made of crape mottle and fireflies fly beneath the dome of her home. The singer then declares that she has never had money and will never need any, as her "moon is my lamp and my clock is the sun." The final lines of the verse reinforce the idea that her home is a welcoming place for all creatures, both great and small.
Overall, the lyrics of "House of Flowers" celebrate the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and they suggest that a life in harmony with nature can be fulfilling and joyful. The imagery is rich and colorful, and the tone is playful and whimsical.
Line by Line Meaning
My house is made of flowers
My home is a beautiful garden filled with the vibrant colors and scents of various flowers.
The warm winds carpet the floor
Gentle winds blow softly through my home, bringing the soothing sensation of walking on a plush carpet.
Whenever there's spring showers
During the rainy season when the flowers need nourishment.
I open the rainbow door
I welcome in the splendor of the rainbow that appears after the rain, inviting its vibrant shades into my home.
The frog, the toad, the turtle
My dwelling is a sanctuary for all manner of creatures, from amphibians to reptiles.
All make my home their home
Animals come to my home to relax and find comfort from the harsh world outside.
My curtains are crape mottle
The silk curtains I use to decorate my house are delicately textured and patterned.
And the firefly flies neath my dome
My home is not only for land-bound creatures but aerial ones as well, and the lights of fireflies create a magical ambiance under my roof.
I've never had money
Although I may not be wealthy in material wealth, I am fortunate in having a peaceful home filled with a comforting environment.
And I'll never need none
I have all that I could ever have wished for in my house of flowers.
The moon is my lamp
The soft light of the moon illuminates my home, providing the perfect natural light source.
And my clock is the sun
I have no need for conventional time-telling devices when the sun is my reminder of when to start and end my day.
My home's a home
My abode is a welcoming safe haven for all creatures great and small.
For all those things
Seeks to offer a sense of belonging to creatures scorned elsewhere.
What grows, what flies, what sings
Everything that lives in my house, from plants to birds, is given equal attention.
If it all sounds tempting
If you are intrigued by what my house offers,
And it do you entice
And it tickles your fancy,
I show to the heavens
I open up my space to you as much as I do to the heavens above.
That it do make it nice
For it will give you peace and comfort in the face of life's challenges.
Won't you come live with me
Perhaps you would like to share in my special space?
I'd come live with me,
I would be more than delighted if you would share your life with me,
If I were you...if I were you!
If you could experience my life, you would quickly see the beauty that you are missing out on.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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