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."
No More Tears
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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My lovelife is boring me to tears, after all these years
No sunshine, no moonlight
No stardust, no sign of romance
We don't stand a chance
I always dreamed I'd find the perfect lover
I loved
Raining (raining)
Pouring (pouring)
There's nothing left for us here
And we won't waste another tear
Ah, ah, ah, yeah, yeah
If you've had enough, don't put up with his stuff
Don't you do it
If you've had your fill, get the check, pay the bill
You can do it
Tell him to just get out
Nothing left to talk about
Pack his raincoat, show him out
Just look him in the eye and simply shout
Enough is enough (is enough)
I can't go on
I can't go on no more, no
Enough is enough (is enough)
I want him out
I want him out that door now
I always dreamed I'd find the perfect lover
But he turned out to be like every other man
I loved (I had no choice from the start)
I loved (I've got to listen to my heart)
I loved (tearing us apart)
I loved
Enough is enough (is enough)
I can't go on
I can't go on no more, no
Enough is enough (is enough)
I want him out
I want him out that door now
Goodbye mister
Goodbye, goodbye mister
Goodbye sugar
No more tears
No more tears
No more tears
Enough is enough (is enough, is enough, is enough)
I've had it, is enough
I've had it, you've had it
He's had it (is enough)
No more tears
Is enough, is enough, is enough
Is enough, is enough, is enough
Is enough, is enough, is enough
In the song "No More Tears," Barbra Streisand sings about the end of a relationship that has become stagnant and unfulfilling. The lyrics speak to the boredom and lack of romance in the relationship, and the realization that it's time to move on. Streisand begins the song by painting a vivid picture of a world without love, describing a rain-soaked night with no stardust or moonlight. She then talks about her disappointment in realizing that the lover she thought was perfect is just like every other man, and that their love is tearing them apart.
The chorus of the song, "Enough is enough, I can't go on no more," is a declaration of independence and strength. Streisand encourages the listener to take control of their life and not put up with a love that no longer serves them. The closing lines, "No more tears," drive home the message that it's time to move on and say goodbye to the pain and frustration of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's raining, it's pouring
My lovelife is boring me to tears, after all these years
The singer is feeling miserable due to the lack of excitement and romance in their long-standing relationship. The monotonous routine of their lovelife is making them cry.
No sunshine, no moonlight, no stardust, no sign of romance
We don't stand a chance
The singer laments the absence of anything romantic in their relationship and realizes that there is no hope of a happy ending for them.
I've always dreamed I found the perfect lover
But he turned out to be like every other man
Our love, our love
The singer had high expectations of finding a special partner, but the reality is that their current partner is no different from others. Their love is mundane and lacking in passion.
Raining (raining)
Pouring (pouring)
There's nothing left for us here
And we won't waste another tear
The continued rain symbolizes the despair the artist feels. They have realized that there is nothing more they can do to fix their relationship, so crying over it will be a waste of time and energy.
Ah, yeah
If you've had enough, don't put up with his stuff, don't you do it
If you've had your fill, get the check pay the bill, you can do it
Tell him to just get out
Nothing left to talk about
Pack his raincoat show him out
Just look him in the eye and simply shout
The artist's frustration reaches a boiling point and encourages the listener to stand up for themselves. They should break up with their partner if they're tired of their behavior and put their foot down by kicking them out of their life.
Enough is enough (is enough)
I can't go on, I can't go on no more, no
Enough is enough (is enough)
I want him out, I want him out that door now
The singer has reached their limit and cuts the relationship short. They don't want to continue putting up with their partner's behavior and want them out of their life immediately.
No more tears
No more tears
No more tears
The singer has decided to move on and not cry over the situation anymore. They will no longer be upset or emotional over their partner and want to put an end to their sadness.
(Is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough)
I've had it, we've had it, you've had it, he's had it
No more tears
Is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough
The repeated chorus of 'enough is enough' shows the intensity of the artist's emotions and their determination to end the relationship. They want to get rid of their partner and move on with their life, with no more tears.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Bruce Roberts, Paul F Jabara
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It's raining, it's pouring
My lovelife is boring me to tears, after all these years
No sunshine, no moonlight, no stardust, no sign of romance
We don't stand a chance
I've always dreamed I found the perfect lover
But he turned out to be like every other man
Our love, our love
Raining (raining)
Pouring (pouring)
There's nothing left for us here
And we won't waste another tear
Ah, yeah
If you've had enough, don't put up with his stuff, don't you do it
If you've had your fill, get the check pay the bill, you can do it
Tell him to just get out
Nothing left to talk about
Pack his raincoat show him out
Just look him in the eye and simply shout
Enough is enough (is enough)
I can't go on, I can't go on no more, no
Enough is enough (is enough)
I want him out, I want him out that door now
I've always dreamed I found the perfect lover
But he turned out to be like every other man
Our love (I had no choice from the start)
Our love
Our love (I've gotta listen to my heart)
Our love (Tearing us apart)
Our love, ooh
Enough is enough (is enough)
I can't go on, I can't go on no more, no
Enough is enough (is enough)
I want him out, I want him out that door now
Goodbye mister, goodbye, goodbye mister
Goodbye sugar
No more tears
No more tears
No more tears
I've had it, we've had it, you've had it, he's had it
No more tears
Is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough
@fanorama1
When singers didn't need auto-tune because they had voices, range, power and control.
@md-wg4bz
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@Ame-fy6vr
They uh, still do tho
@DS43215
@@Ame-fy6vr Not many. Most got lazy with all the shortcuts available to them now.
@s_.777
pretentious comment.
@pedroballadares5253
And that my friend is a statement!
@TiguanFSi
It was released 44 years ago, and it still moves me! One of my greatest favorite songs!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@viseljackson9882
Yes 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@edithcarter3554
Mine too. Two of the very best together .
@kayserria
Donna and Barbra??? I mean, what else is there to say?????? Masterpiece!!!!!