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."
Since I Fell for You
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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And never get love
You'd better let love depart
I know it's so
And yet I know
I can't get you out of my heart
You may leave my happy home
You took my love and now you're gone
Love brings such misery and pain
I guess I'll never be the same
Since I fell for you
Well, it's too bad
And it's too sad
But I'm in love with you
You love me
You love me then you snub me
But what can I do?
I'm still, I'm still
I'm still in love with you
I guess I'll never see the light
I get the blues most every night
Since I fell for you
Since I fell for you
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song "Since I Fell for You" are about the pain and heartbreak that can come with being in love. The singer speaks about the idea that sometimes, when you give love and don't receive it in return, it's better to let go. However, she recognizes that she herself can't let go of the person she loves, despite the misery and pain that their love brings her. The singer is aware of the sadness and frustration of her situation, yet still cannot bring herself to move on because her heart is so consumed by her love for this person. She laments that she's fallen for someone who doesn't love her back, and that the experience has left her feeling lost and heartbroken.
The lyrics are filled with emotion and convey the conflicting feelings of love and heartbreak that often accompany relationships. The singer recognizes the reality of her situation, but still holds onto hope that things might work out in the end. The song's melancholic melody pairs perfectly with the lyrics, making for a poignant and moving listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
When you just give love
When you only show love and never receive it in return
And never get love
And you do not get any affection or love.
You'd better let love depart
It is advisable to stop and give up on love.
I know it's so
I understand that it is true
And yet I know
Although I know
I can't get you out of my heart
I am unable to stop thinking about you.
You may leave my happy home
You are free to walk out of our home.
You took my love and now you're gone
You received my love but left me behind.
Since I fell for you
This happened when I started feeling attracted to you.
Love brings such misery and pain
Love can cause emotional distress and torment.
I guess I'll never be the same
I suppose I will never be as happy and content as I once was.
Since I fell for you
Since I felt in love with you.
Well, it's too bad
It is unfortunate
And it's too sad
And it is a sorrowful situation.
But I'm in love with you
However, I am still in love with you.
You love me
You show love and affection for me.
You love me then you snub me
You are warm and loving to me but then reject me later.
But what can I do?
But I am powerless to do anything about it.
I'm still, I'm still
Still, I am despite everything.
I'm still in love with you
I still love you more than anything in the world.
I guess I'll never see the light
I do not see a bright future for us.
I get the blues most every night
I feel so sad that I have the blues every night.
Since I fell for you
All of this happened since I fell deeply in love with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
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