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."
Lover
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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The moon was new, so was love
This eager heart of mine was singing
Lover, where can you be
It came at last love had its day
The day is past, you've gone away
This eager heart of mine is singing
I remember every little thing you used to do
I'm lonely
Every road I walked along
I walked along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue, the night is cold
The moon is new, but love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover, come to me
When I remember every little thing we used to do
Oh, I'm lonely
Every road I walked alone, I walked along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue, the night is cold
The moon is new, but love is old
And while I'm standing here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover, oh, lover, lover get here to me
Now!
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song "Lover Man" express an intense yearning for love and companionship. The song starts with the singer admitting that she feels sad for no apparent reason, but then she expresses her desire to experience something new and never-before-tried. The singer then speaks of the absence of love in her life, clearly longing for a lover who can fill this void. The chorus of the song is an appeal to the lover man who seems to be missing in her life, and she expresses her readiness to give up everything just to have him by her side.
The second verse of the song further highlights the loneliness that the singer feels even with the moon above her. This is followed by the acknowledgment that the thrill of romance can't be compared to anything else. The singer goes to bed with the hope that someday, she will meet her lover man, who will complete her life and make all her dreams come true. In the end, there is a hint of optimism as the singer believes that someday she will meet her true love, who will hug and kiss her, and make all the difference.
" Lover Man" is a song that speaks universally to anyone who has ever experienced loneliness and heartbreak in their search for true love. Through its lyrics, the song captures the essence of longing and the hope that someday, things will turn around for the better. It's a timeless piece that will continue to resonate with people for many years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why, but I'm feeling so sad
I am experiencing a profound sadness without fully understanding the source of it
I long to try something I've never had
I crave new experiences outside of my current realm of existence
Never had no kissing
I have never had the pleasure of intimate physical contact such as kissing
Ooh, what I've been missing
I am acutely aware of what I have missed out on by not having these experiences
Lover man, oh, where can you be
My heart yearns for the presence of a lover, whom I have yet to find
The night is cold, and I'm all so alone
The dark and cold hours of the night seem to amplify my loneliness and longing for companionship
I'd give my soul, just to call him my own
I would metaphorically give up everything I have to possess this elusive lover in my heart
Got the moon above me, but no one to love me
Even though the moon is shining overhead, my desolate state of not having a partner shadows everything else
I've hear it's said that the thrill of romance can't be
I understand the common perception that no other experience quite compares to the excitement of loving someone
Like the heavenly dream
This feeling is often described as heavenly and dream-like in nature
I go to bed with the prayer
I regularly come to bed with a deep hope that my lover will one day appear and fulfill this longing
That you'll take my love to me
I hope that the person who is meant to be my lover will seek me out and make their feelings known
Strange as it may seem
Even though this might seem bizarre or unlikely to others, I hold onto this hope
Some day we'll meet
I believe that I will eventually encounter this lover and that we will recognize each other as kindred spirits
And you'll dry all my tears
This lover will be able to assuage all of the hurt and longing that has existed in my life thus far
And whisper sweet
They will speak softly and gently, filling me with a sense of comfort and adoration
Little things in my ears
Their whispers will be small, intimate words that only I can hear
Hugging and then kissing
Beyond intimacy and words, this relationship will involve physical expressions of affection such as hugging and kissing
Hum, what I've been missing
I cannot even begin to describe what I've felt without these experiences, but I know they are crucial to my happiness
Lover man oh where can you be
I am still waiting and hoping for this special person to come into my life and fulfill my heart's desires
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, TuneCore Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, ONErpm, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, SIGMUND ROMBERG
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@p1a5n1t1
Life is a moment in space
When the dream is gone
It's a lonelier place
I kiss the morning goodbye
But down inside you know
We never know why
The road is narrow and long
When eyes meet eyes
And the feeling is strong
I turn away from the wall
I stumble and fall
But I give you it all
I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
It's a right I defend
Over and over again
What do I do?
With you eternally mine
In love there is
No measure of time
We planned it all at the start
That you and I
Live in each other's hearts
We may be oceans away
You feel my love
I hear what you say
No truth is ever a lie
I stumble and fall
But I give you it all
I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
It's a right I defend
Over and over again
What do I do?
I am a woman in love
And I'm talking to you
You know, I know, how it feels?
What a woman can do
It's a right
I defend over and over again
I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
It's a right I defend
Over and over again
@wonderfulworld9325
Life is a moment in space
When the dream is gone
Its a lonelier place
I kiss the morning goodbye
But down inside you know
We never know why
The road is narrow and long
When eyes meet eyes
And the feeling is strong
I turn away from the wall
I stumble and fall
But I give you it all...
Chorus:
I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
Its a right I defend
Over and over again
What do I do?
@wonderfulworld9325
Life is a moment in space
When the dream is gone
Its a lonelier place
I kiss the morning goodbye
But down inside you know
We never know why
The road is narrow and long
When eyes meet eyes
And the feeling is strong
I turn away from the wall
I stumble and fall
But I give you it all...
Chorus:
I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
Its a right I defend
Over and over again
What do I do?
@DavidBoura
Barbra Streisand - Woman in Love
Life is a moment in space
When the dream is gone
It's a lonelier place
I kiss the morning goodbye
But down inside you know
We never know why
The road is narrow and long
When eyes meet eyes
And the feeling is strong
I turn away from the wall
I stumble and fall
But I give you it all
I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
It's a right I defend
Over and over again
What do I do?
With you eternally mine
In love there is
No measure of time
We planned it all at the start
That you and I
Live in each other's hearts
We may be oceans away
You feel my love
I hear what you say
No truth is ever a lie
I stumble and fall
But I give you it all
I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
It's a right I defend
Over and over again
What do I do?
I am a woman in love
And I'm talking to you
You know, I know, how it feels?
What a woman can do
It's a right
I defend over and over again
I am a woman in love
And I do anything
To get you into my world
And hold you within
It's a right I defend
Over and over again
@lisaann7831
If you're still listening in 2024 you're a true legend!!! 💕💕💕 There we go. I updated it for all of us legends still listening to it. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@danielaf1487
Me! And I love rock normally!
@jezdimirfornerino9792
i love it
@tochtli0339
Am I?
I guess I'm old
@dennisdang5442
No most likely you’re older now and appreciate all the classic hits
@patrickboyela5241
Yes m darling
@jamesswindley9599
This song should be immortalised throughout all the generations ❤❤❤
@user-zr9bw1xb7d
From 1980😮
@vaneidemoreira9213
Como eu amo essa música, me faz voltar no passado onde eu ouvia direto 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
@francoruberto
I am here in March 2024 listening to this beautiful melody.