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."
Where Am I Going
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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And what will I find?
What's in this grab bag
That I cal I my mind?
What am I doing
Alone on the shelf?
Ain't it a shame,
Which way is clear
When you've lost your way
Year after year?
Do I keep falling in love for just a kick of it?
Staggering through the thin and thick of it,
Hating each old, tired trick of it,
Know what I am,
I'm good and sick of it!
Where em I going?
Why do I care?
Run where it's foul,
Run where it's fair,
No matter where I run I meet myself there.
Looking inside me, what do I see?
Anger and hope and doubt,
What em I all about?
And where am I going?
Tell me why do I care?
No matter where I run I meet myself there
Looking inside me, what do I see?
Anger and hope and doubt
What am I all about?
And where am I going?
Where am I going?
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's "Where Am I Going?" are introspective and speak to the universal struggle of finding one's place in the world. The song is a reflection on the singer's personal journey to discovering who they are and where they belong. The repeated question of "where am I going?" embodies the sense of confusion and uncertainty that comes with searching for meaning and purpose in life. The singer acknowledges the mixed emotions that come with this search, including anger, hope, and doubt.
The verse that reads "What am I doing alone on the shelf? Ain't it a shame, but no one's to blame but myself," shows that the singer is taking responsibility for their situation and not blaming anyone else for their feelings of isolation. The line "Do I keep falling in love for just a kick of it?" suggests that the singer has been searching for fulfillment in relationships, only to come up empty. The line "Staggering through the thin and thick of it" implies that the journey to self-discovery is a difficult and challenging one. Ultimately, the singer concludes that no matter where they go, they will always be confronted with themselves, and the question of where they're going will persist.
Line by Line Meaning
Where am I going?
I'm lost and unsure of the direction my life is taking.
And what will I find?
I'm uncertain of what lies ahead on my journey.
What's in this grab bag That I cal I my mind?
I have many thoughts and emotions that are confusing and difficult to sort through.
What am I doing Alone on the shelf?
I feel like I am not achieving anything in life and that I am stuck in one place.
Ain't it a shame, But no one's to blame but myself.
I am responsible for my own unhappiness and lack of direction.
Which way is clear When you've lost your way Year after year?
It's difficult to find a clear path forward when I have been struggling for a long time.
Do I keep falling in love for just a kick of it?
I wonder if I am only seeking love and excitement as a distraction from my problems.
Staggering through the thin and thick of it, Hating each old, tired trick of it, Know what I am, I'm good and sick of it!
I am tired of struggling and am ready for a change.
Where em I going? Why do I care? Run where it's foul, Run where it's fair, No matter where I run I meet myself there.
I am searching for meaning and purpose, but realize that I can't escape myself or my problems.
Looking inside me, what do I see? Anger and hope and doubt, What em I all about? And where am I going? Tell me why do I care?
I am questioning my motivations and trying to understand my own emotions and goals.
No matter where I run I meet myself there Looking inside me, what do I see? Anger and hope and doubt What am I all about? And where am I going? Where am I going?
I am coming to terms with the fact that I can't escape myself and need to find direction and purpose within myself.
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Written by: GINO VANNELLI
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