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."
Without Your Love
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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I am in silence and my world is hollow
Pretending to be living there
And maybe there was something between us
I cannot see beyond your face
What I am searching for is someone's shadow
And in the forest of the night
I would not hurt you, I could never
Your dark became my night
I would not walk one step without you ever
I would not be alive today
Without your love along the way
You try one dive, you pull out
You should understand
You're shooting from the heart
When you're dreaming
For one moment there is someone loving me
And no one else can change that place and time
You go through the motion
But all your emotion is gone
You made me yours, I made you mine
And if I make this promise, I deliver
Beneath it all I know
That looking back, I lived on your laughter
And there were diamonds in the dust
And there were moments we could never follow
And in the morning rain
I always told you at the closing of the day
I will not leave you, I would never
Your dark becomes my light
I will not take one step without you, ever
I would not be alive today
Without your love
Without your love along the way
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song Without Your Love are reflective of the strong emotions that the singer experiences when thinking about their relationship with their loved one. The singer struggles to find the right words to express their feelings, often feeling overwhelmed and unable to articulate their thoughts. Despite trying to move forward without their partner, they cannot shake the deep-rooted attachment they have for them. They liken their partner to a beacon of light, guiding them through life and keeping them alive.
The singer also speaks of the challenges of pursuing a dream or goal while in a relationship. They recognize the risk of being too focused on their partner and losing sight of their own ambitions. There is an underlying tension between what the singer needs for their own personal growth and the desire to stay connected to their partner. Ultimately, they promise undying love and loyalty to their partner, acknowledging that they are the reason why they are still alive and moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I look around and I can't speak
I am overwhelmed by emotions and cannot find the right words to express how I feel
I am in silence and my world is hollow
I feel empty and lonely without your love
Pretending to be living there
I am putting on a facade to cover up how lost I truly am without you
And maybe there was something between us
I am questioning whether our love was real or just a figment of my imagination
I cannot see beyond your face
You are the only thing I can focus on and I am blinded by my love for you
What I am searching for is someone's shadow
I am looking for a part of you that you have left behind and I cannot find
And in the forest of the night
I am lost in the darkness of my own thoughts
Am I unwise to let the story end?
I am questioning whether I am making the right decision by letting our love come to an end
I would not hurt you, I could never
I love you too much to ever knowingly cause you pain
Your dark became my night
Your troubles and worries became my own and kept me up at night
I would not walk one step without you ever
I cannot imagine my life without you and would never want to be without you
I would not be alive today
Your love is what has kept me going and gives me purpose
You try one dive, you pull out
You can take risks in life, but sometimes you have to back out before it's too late
You should understand
You should know that I only have your best interests at heart
You're shooting from the heart
You're putting yourself out there emotionally and taking a chance on love
When you're dreaming
In your dreams, everything is possible and you can be with the one you love
For one moment there is someone loving me
Even if our love was only for a brief moment, it was still real and meaningful
And no one else can change that place and time
Our love will always hold a special place in my heart and no one can take that away
You go through the motion
I am just going through the motions of life without truly living because you are not by my side
But all your emotion is gone
I have lost my passion and drive because I am without your love
You made me yours, I made you mine
We belonged to each other and nothing could tear us apart
And if I make this promise, I deliver
I will always keep my promises to you and never let you down
Beneath it all I know
Despite our troubles, I know deep down that our love was real and worth fighting for
That looking back, I lived on your laughter
Your humor and joy brought light to my life and I will always cherish those moments
And there were diamonds in the dust
Even in the darkest times, there were still moments of brilliance and beauty between us
And there were moments we could never follow
Our love was unique and we experienced moments that no one else could ever understand
And in the morning rain
Even with the rain pouring down, I am still reminded of our love and everything we shared
I always told you at the closing of the day
Every night before bed, I would let you know how much I loved and appreciated you
I will not leave you, I would never
I will always be by your side no matter what
Your dark becomes my light
I will always support you through your struggles and be your guiding light
I will not take one step without you, ever
I cannot even fathom going through life without you and will always be with you
I would not be alive today
Your love is what has kept me alive and given me purpose in life
Without your love
Without your love, I would be lost and incomplete
Without your love along the way
Your love has been with me every step of the way and has made me who I am today
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ASHLEY GIBB, ASHLEY R. GIBB, BARRY GIBB, BARRY ALAN GIBB
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