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."
I Have a Love/One Hand One Heart
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Right or wrong, what else can I do?
I love him, I'm his
And everything he is
I am too
I am too
Right or wrong, and he needs me too
I love her, we're one
I love him
There's nothing to be done
Nothing to be done
Not a thing I can do
But hold her (but hold him)
Hold her forever
Be with her now (be with him now)
Tomorrow
And all of my life
I have a love and it's all that I need
Make of our hands one hand
Make of our hearts one heart
Make of our vows one last vow
Only death will part
Us now
Make of our lives one life
Day after day, one life
Now it begins, now we start
One hand, one heart
Even death won't part
Us now
Make of our lives one life
Day after day, one life
Now it begins
Now it begins
Now we start
Now we start
One hand (one hand)
One heart (one heart)
Even death won't part us now
When love comes so strong
There is no right or wrong
Your love is
Your love is
Your love is
Your life
The lyrics of "I Have a Love/One Hand One Heart" from Barbra Streisand's song express the deep and profound love that the singer has for someone. The lyrics highlight the all-encompassing nature of their love and how it defines their entire existence. The singer acknowledges that their love is all they have and that they are willing to accept the right or wrong aspects of it because there is no other choice. The lyrics further emphasize the unity between the singer and their loved one, stating that they are each other's everything, and that they are eternally bound together.
The lyrics also mention the commitment and devotion that the singer has towards their loved one. They express a sense of urgency in wanting to be with them, both in the present moment and for the rest of their lives. The lyrics use the imagery of combining their hands and hearts, symbolizing the merging of their lives and vows. The phrase "even death won't part us now" further emphasizes the eternal nature of their love and the unbreakable bond they share.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a love and it's all that I have
I possess a love, and it is the sole thing that I possess.
Right or wrong, what else can I do?
Regardless of whether it is morally correct or not, there are no alternative actions available to me.
I love him, I'm his
I hold affection for him, I belong to him.
And everything he is, I am too
All that he represents, I also embody.
I have a love and it's all that I need
I possess a love, and it is the sole thing that I require.
Right or wrong, and he needs me too
Regardless of morality, he also requires me.
I love her, we're one
I hold affection for her, we are unified.
I love him, there's nothing to be done
I hold affection for him, there are no actions that can be taken.
Not a thing I can do, but hold her (but hold him)
There is nothing within my capability except to embrace her (or embrace him).
Hold her forever, be with her now (be with him now)
Clasp her eternally, remain in her presence at this moment (remain in his presence at this moment).
Tomorrow, and all of my life
In the future, as well as every day of my existence.
Make of our hands one hand
Merge our hands into a singular hand.
Make of our hearts one heart
Combine our hearts into a single heart.
Make of our vows one last vow
Unify our vows into a final vow.
Only death will part us now
Only death will separate us from one another at this point.
Make of our lives one life
Merge our lives into a solitary life.
Day after day, one life
Continuously and without interruption, a single life.
Now it begins, now we start
This moment marks the commencement, this moment signals the initiation.
One hand, one heart
A singular hand, a singular heart.
Even death won't part us now
Not even death will separate us at this point.
When love comes so strong, there is no right or wrong
In the presence of such profound love, notions of right and wrong become irrelevant.
Your love is, your love is, your love is your life
The love you possess, the love you possess, is your entire existence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
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