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."
The Way He Makes Me Feel
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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There's no flame, and, yet I burn.
I'm not sure what I'm afraid of,
And, yet I'm trembling.
There's no storm, yet I hear thunder,
And I'm breathless; why, I wonder?
Weak one moment,
I feel as if I'm falling, ev'ry time
I close my eyes.
And flowing through my body
Is a river of surprise.
Feelings are awakening,
I hardly recognize
As mine!
What are all these new sensations?
What's the secret they reveal?
I'm not sure I understand,
But I like the way I feel.
Oh, why is it that ev'ry time
I close my eyes he's there?
The water shining on his skin;
The sunlight in his hair.
And all the while I'm thinking things
That I can never share
With him.
I'm a bundle of confusion.
Yes, it has a strange appeal.
Did it all begin with him
And the way he makes me feel?
I like the way he makes me feel.
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand’s song “The Way He Makes Me Feel” describe a whirlwind of emotions experienced by the singer when thinking about a man, possibly a romantic interest. The singer seems to be both exhilarated and scared by this person, as they describe shivering without feeling any chill, burning without any flame, and feeling as if they are falling every time they close their eyes. The singer is uncertain about their feelings towards this man, yet they like the way they feel when thinking about him. They describe a sense of confusion and a strange appeal to their feelings about him.
The singer goes on to describe physical sensations that they are experiencing, such as thunder in their ears and a river of surprise flowing through their body. They can hardly recognize the feelings that are awakening within them. Despite their confusion, the singer finds themselves thinking about this man often, imagining the sunlight in his hair and the water shining on his skin. However, they cannot share their feelings with him, leaving them in a state of internal conflict.
Overall, the lyrics to “The Way He Makes Me Feel” describe a complex range of emotions and physical sensations experienced by the singer when thinking about a potential love interest. They feel both elated and scared, confused and curious, and ultimately cannot fully understand what they are feeling. The song captures the tumultuous nature of falling in love in a way that many listeners can likely relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no chill, and, yet I shiver.
Even though there is no reason to be cold, I still tremble in anticipation.
There's no flame, and, yet I burn.
Without any physical heat, I feel an intense passion inside me.
I'm not sure what I'm afraid of, And, yet I'm trembling.
Although I am uncertain about what scares me, I still quiver nonetheless.
There's no storm, yet I hear thunder, And I'm breathless; why, I wonder?
Even though there is no rain or thunder, I feel as if a storm is brewing within me, leaving me breathless and curious.
Weak one moment, Then the next I'm fine.
One minute I feel vulnerable, but then I regain my senses and composure.
I feel as if I'm falling, ev'ry time I close my eyes.
Whenever I shut my eyes, I experience the sensation of losing control and descending.
And flowing through my body Is a river of surprise.
My body is filled with unexpected emotions and feelings.
Feelings are awakening, I hardly recognize As mine!
Sensations that are new to me are emerging, and I scarcely identify with them.
What are all these new sensations? What's the secret they reveal?
I am curious about the newfound emotions and what they might bring to light.
I'm not sure I understand, But I like the way I feel.
Though I may not comprehend these feelings, I am enjoying them nonetheless.
Oh, why is it that ev'ry time I close my eyes he's there?
Whenever I shut my eyes, he keeps appearing in my imagination.
The water shining on his skin; The sunlight in his hair.
I envision the water glistening on his complexion and sunlight highlighting his hair whenever I think of him.
And all the while I'm thinking things That I can never share With him.
Ideas and feelings are swirling through my head that I can never reveal to him.
I'm a bundle of confusion. Yes, it has a strange appeal.
Although I am befuddled, I still find the sensation strangely attractive.
Did it all begin with him And the way he makes me feel?
I question if my newfound emotions were instigated by him and his effect on me.
I like the way he makes me feel.
Ultimately, I am happy about the way he makes me feel, regardless of the confusion and uncertainty it entails.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND
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