My Heart Belongs To Me is a song released in May of 1977. Originally Writte… Read Full Bio ↴My Heart Belongs To Me is a song released in May of 1977. Originally Written and performed by Alan Gordon, but the more famous version of the song was recorded by Barbara Streisand on her album "Superman". This version of the song was more specifically produced by Gary Klein and Charlie Calleo for the label Columbia. Barbara's version of the song peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent four weeks on the Billboard Easy Listening Chart. This song was originally considered for A Star Is Born, but was not included on that film. The backup vocals and the orchestration credits are unknown.

My Heart Belongs to Me
Barbra Streisand Lyrics

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I got the feelin' the feelin's gone
My heart has gone to sleep
One of these mornin's I'll be gone
My heart belongs to me
Can we believe in fairy tales?
Can love survive when all else fails?
Can't hide the feelin', the feelin's gone
My heart belongs to me

But now my love, hey didn't I love you?
But we knew what had to be
Somehow my love, I'll always love you
But my heart belongs to me

Put out the light and close your eyes
Come lie beside me, don't ask why
Can't hide the feeling, the feelin's gone
My heart belongs to me

(But know my love, hey didn't I love you?
Didn't I love you? Didn't I love you? Didn't I love you, baby?)

Don't cry my love, I'll always love you
But my heart belongs to me
My heart belongs to me
I got the feelin' the feelin's gone

My heart belongs to me
(Didn't I love you, Babe? Didn't I love you?)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "My Heart Belongs to Me" by Barbra Streisand describe a situation where the singer realizes that the love in their relationship has faded away. They no longer feel the same strong emotions towards their partner and their heart now feels disconnected and distant. The singer is coming to terms with the fact that they will be leaving the relationship soon and will follow their heart's desire. They ask if love can survive through difficult times and if fairy tales are true. The lyrics show a sense of honesty and acceptance of the situation, while still recognizing the love that was once there.

However, the singer still has feelings for their partner and acknowledges those emotions. Even though their heart no longer belongs to their partner, they still love them and care for them. In the end, the singer acknowledges that their heart belongs to themself and that they must follow their own path in life, even though it may be difficult for their partner.

This song speaks to the struggle of making difficult decisions in relationships and the emotions that come with them. It is a relatable experience for anyone who has had to confront the reality that their feelings for someone have changed. Streisand's powerful voice adds to the emotions conveyed in the lyrics, making this song a touching and reflective ballad.

Line by Line Meaning

I got the feelin' the feelin's gone
I sense that the love I once had is no longer present

My heart has gone to sleep
I do not feel any love in my heart anymore

One of these mornin's I'll be gone
One day, I will leave and move on, since the love is gone

My heart belongs to me
I am in control of my own heart and love

Can we believe in fairy tales?
Is love really as magical and unrealistic as fairy tales make it out to be?

Can love survive when all else fails?
Is it possible for love to endure even when everything else falls apart?

Can't hide the feelin', the feelin's gone
I cannot pretend to feel love when it is no longer there

But now my love, hey didn't I love you?
I did love you before, but the love is gone now

But we knew what had to be
We both knew that our love was not meant to last forever

Somehow my love, I'll always love you
I may not feel love now, but there will always be a part of me that loves you

Put out the light and close your eyes
Let us rest together and forget about the troubles of our love

Come lie beside me, don't ask why
Just be with me and enjoy the moment without asking about the reasons behind our love

Don't cry my love, I'll always love you
I may not feel love now, but my past love for you remains

My heart belongs to me
I am in control of my own heart and love

I got the feelin' the feelin's gone
I sense that the love I once had is no longer present

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Alan M75815

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