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."
Nobody's Heart
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Hiegh ho, who cares
Nobody writes his songs for me
No one belongs to me
That's the least of my cares
I may be sad at times
And disinclined to play
To go your own sweet way
Nobody's arms belong to me
No arms feel strong to me
I admire the moon as a moon, just a moon
Nobody's heart belongs to me today
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song "Nobody's Heart" convey a sense of independence and self-sufficiency. The singer laments that nobody's heart belongs to her and that nobody writes songs for her, but she claims that this is the least of her cares. She is content to go her own sweet way, even if it means being sad or disinclined to play at times. She is not looking for someone to lean on, nor does she feel a need to belong to anyone. In the end, she admires the moon for what it is, just a moon, and nobody's heart belongs to her today.
The song reflects a strong sense of individualism and self-reliance, which was a common theme in 20th-century American culture. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not interested in conforming to societal norms or expectations and is instead focused on living life on her own terms. This message resonated with many listeners, particularly women, who were beginning to assert their independence in the mid-20th century.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody's heart belongs to me
I am not in a relationship with anyone and no one's heart is committed to me.
Hiegh ho, who cares
I am indifferent to this fact and it does not bother me.
Nobody writes his songs for me
I do not have a special person in my life who writes love songs or dedicates them to me.
No one belongs to me
I am single and not in any committed relationship.
That's the least of my cares
This does not concern me much and I have other things to worry about.
I may be sad at times
There are moments when I feel down or unhappy.
And disinclined to play
I may not feel like socializing or engaging in activities that require effort or energy.
But it's not bad at times
However, it does not always feel bad to be alone or independent.
To go your own sweet way
It can be liberating or satisfying to do things that one likes or prefers, without any obligation or pressure from others.
Nobody's arms belong to me
I do not have anyone to hold me and feel safe or comfortable in their embrace.
No arms feel strong to me
I do not have any physical or emotional support from anyone.
I admire the moon as a moon, just a moon
I can enjoy simple things in life, such as the beauty of nature or the night sky, without any romantic attachment to them.
Nobody's heart belongs to me today
Today, as before, I do not have anyone who loves me or wants to be with me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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