Everything
Barbra Streisand & Kris Kristofferson Lyrics
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I don't want much, I just want more
Ask what I want and I will sing
I want everything (everything)
I'd cure the cold and the traffic jam
If there were floods, I'd give a dam
I'd never sleep, I'd only sing
I'd like to plan a city, play the cello
Play at Monte Carlo, play Othello
Move into the white house, paint it yellow
Speak Portuguese and dutch
And if it's not too much
I'd like to have the perfect twin
One who'd go out as I came in
I've got to grab the big brass ring
So I'll have everything (everything)
I'm like a child who's set free
At the fun fair
Every ride invites me
And it's unfair
Saying that I only
Get my one share
Doesn't seem just
I could live as I must
If they'd
Give me the time to turn a tide
Give me the truth if once I lied
Give me the man who's gonna bring
More of everything
Then I'll have everything
Everything
The lyrics of Everything by Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson are about feeling unfulfilled and wanting to achieve everything in life. The singer desires to learn the purpose of life and feels that having everything would help them achieve it. They want to make a difference in the world, cure diseases like the cold, and even solve problems like traffic jams and floods. The singer also wants to live life to the fullest, play the cello, act in plays like Othello, and even speak multiple languages like Portuguese and Dutch.
The lyrics depict the singer as being childlike in their desire to experience everything and having the notion that they deserve the best that life has to offer. The song's upbeat melody and the singers' harmonies embody a sense of freedom and joy that comes with exploring and experiencing things, much like a child set free in a funfair. The idea of having a twin who shares their ambitions yet complements them perfectly underscores the singer's yearning for balance and completeness.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to learn what life is for
I desire to understand my purpose in life
I don't want much, I just want more
I'm content with what I have, but I'm always striving for more
Ask what I want and I will sing
I'm not afraid to express my desires
I want everything (everything)
I have an insatiable appetite for life and all its experiences
I'd cure the cold and the traffic jam
I would delight in making the world a better place, starting with little annoyances like the common cold and traffic congestion
If there were floods, I'd give a dam
I would act selflessly to help those in need, even in the face of adversity
I'd never sleep, I'd only sing
I would devote all of my energy to pursuing my passions, never wasting a moment
Let me do everything (everything)
I'm not content with a small life, I want to experience it all
I'd like to plan a city, play the cello
I have diverse interests, from city planning to playing musical instruments
Play at Monte Carlo, play Othello
I crave adventure and excitement, even in fictional contexts
Move into the white house, paint it yellow
I'm ambitious and daring, not afraid to challenge the status quo
Speak Portuguese and dutch
I am curious about other cultures and enjoy learning new languages
And if it's not too much
I acknowledge that my desires may be perceived as excessive
I'd like to have the perfect twin
I crave companionship and deep personal connections
One who'd go out as I came in
I seek someone who truly understands and accepts me for who I am
I've got to grab the big brass ring
I am driven and persistent, always striving for success and greatness
So I'll have everything (everything)
All of my hopes and dreams will eventually turn into reality
I'm like a child who's set free
I approach life with the same sense of wonder and excitement as a child
At the fun fair
Life is filled with fun and adventure, waiting to be discovered
Every ride invites me
I am unafraid to take risks and try new things
And it's unfair
It feels unjust that I can't have it all
Saying that I only
Others may try to limit or discourage me
Get my one share
Claiming that I only deserve a small portion of life's offerings
Doesn't seem just
It feels unjust and unreasonable to me
I could live as I must
I want to live life on my own terms, according to my own desires
If they'd
If others would
Give me the time to turn a tide
Allow me the time and resources to make a significant positive impact on the world
Give me the truth if once I lied
Allow me to own up to my mistakes and learn from them
Give me the man who's gonna bring
Allow me to have a supportive and loving partner
More of everything
Who will help me achieve all of my goals and experience everything life has to offer
Then I'll have everything
Only then will I feel complete and fulfilled in life
Everything
All of my hopes, dreams, and desires
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FINN BJARNSON, JOHN HANCOCK, RYAN RADDON, BECKY JEAN WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BRISA DE MAR
2018 OCTUBRE
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UNA TRAGICA HISTORIA DE AMOR
EN LA VIDA DE CRISS
CREO Q DE TODA LA PORQUERIA DE SU VIDA
LO UNICO VALIOSO FUE ELLA
QUIEN PUDO VERLO TAL Y COMO ERA Y ASI LO AMO
EL FILM SE LLAMA
NACE UNA ESTRELLA
bubblesandpickles
Barbra's vocal on this song is perfection. She sings in a laid back style yet it's so powerful - unreal.
Dubblyew Jay
In a word.. effortless. Loved the movie.
Redwoods
In all of her decades of performing, I have never seen her have an off day, ever. She's a phenomenon. Thanks for all the beauty Barbra.
inn0v8tiv
Everyone has an off day!!! You just didn't see it
Juliette
The True Star is Born đ No one Can Sing Like Barbraâ€ïž
leemah beemah
Love this song!!! So glad my momma listened to her and I was exposed to this greatness!!!
Ach Bee
Me too, My mom passed a little over a year ago, used to drive me crazy! NOW IâM SO GRATEFUL FOR my exposure to this amazing woman! This movie makes me think of her
leemah beemah
@Midnightrambler3760 lol, im cracking up!!! Ok Im 50..
Skate Punk Seventy-Seven
I don't like her as much as back then. Â If you listen to her greatest hits you'll see that just about every song starts of really gently & by the end has risen to this ridiculously over-the-top crescendo. Â Gets a bit too much . . . 'a bit' being a massive understatement. Â
Christopher S-B
Nobody else has this "effortless" power. What a blessing to have and to hear. đ