I Believe In Love
Barbra Streisand & Kris Kristofferson Lyrics
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I believe in love) yeah
(Feeling love is feeling good
I believe in love) yeah
Feeling love¡ that's all
That's enough for me
Yet I see, I see
Faces
Empty spaces
Where there used to be a soul inside
Nothing and no-one ever gets to you
Seems the wind could blow right through you
Believing in gods that never knew you
I believe in love, I believe in love
I believe in feeling good, and that's feeling love
Now, worry climbing up your money tree
You got to hurry monkey do what monkey see
You're on a one-way street and you're speeding
Missing the signs you oughta be reading
Passing things you'll later be needing
I believe in love what?
I believe it - nobody sold me
Always knew it - nobody told me
I believe in someone to hold me
I believe in love, I believe in love, I do
Yes, I believe in feeling good
And that's feeling love
(Feeling love is feeling good)
Feeling love, that's all
That's enough for me, I won't be
Don't want to be lonely
Sleeping in an empty bed
Shouldn't be only a place to rest my head
But I don't want to find myself one day
Waking up and looking at Monday
With some "what's his name" left from Sunday
I believe in love, what!
I believe it - nobody sold me
Always knew it - nobody told me
I believe in someone to hold me
I believe in love, I believe in love, I do
I believe in feeling good
Now everybody should
Believe in feeling good
Believin', believin' love!
In "I Believe in Love," Barbra Streisand expresses her belief in the power of love as a source of happiness and fulfillment in life. Streisand believes that love is feeling good and that it is enough for her. However, she also acknowledges that there are many people who are empty and lost in life, seeking meaning but unable to find it. They are a reflection of the modern world, where people are focused on material pursuits and have lost touch with their inner selves.
Streisand sees a stark contrast between those who live for love and those who do not. When she speaks of those who have "empty spaces" where there "used to be a soul," she suggests that they are missing out on something crucial to their well-being. She sees them as lost and disconnected, without the connection to love that she cherishes. Streisand is also critical of those who are solely driven by money, suggesting they are on a "one-way street" that leaves them missing out on the meaningful things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
(Feeling love is feeling good
I believe in love) yeah
Barbra Streisand expresses her belief in love with the statement that to feel love is to feel good
Feeling love¡ that's all
That's enough for me
Yet I see, I see
Faces
Covered-up and empty-eyed
Empty spaces
Where there used to be a soul inside
Despite the benefits of feeling love, Barbra Streisand recognizes that some individuals have lost their capacity to love and have become hollow and unrecognizable versions of themselves
Nothing and no-one ever gets to you
Seems the wind could blow right through you
Believing in gods that never knew you
I believe in love, I believe in love
I believe in feeling good, and that's feeling love
Barbra Streisand acknowledges her observations of people who lack the ability to feel love, believing that love is profoundly necessary to improve one's life quality, and belief in a higher power doesn't necessarily equate to a spiritual fulfillment that love can satisfy
Now, worry climbing up your money tree
You got to hurry monkey do what monkey see
You're on a one-way street and you're speeding
Missing the signs you oughta be reading
Passing things you'll later be needing
I believe in love what?
Amidst society's rush and competition to acquire material pleasures, Barbra Streisand argues that one should slow down and pay attention to the important things in life, such as love
I believe it - nobody sold me
Always knew it - nobody told me
I believe in someone to hold me
I believe in love, I believe in love, I do
Barbra Streisand's conviction in the power of love stems from her personal experiences and beliefs, not from external influences
Don't want to be lonely
Sleeping in an empty bed
Shouldn't be only a place to rest my head
But I don't want to find myself one day
Waking up and looking at Monday
With some "what's his name" left from Sunday
I believe in love, what!
Barbra Streisand acknowledges that the search for love can be challenging and emotional, but it's characterized by past mistakes and lessons learned, and absence of love is far worse than taking the risk of finding it
Now everybody should
Believe in feeling good
Believin', believin' love!
Barbra Streisand concludes the song with the message that everyone should believe in the power of feeling good through love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNY LOGGINS, ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@martyemmons3100
I can't stop watching this video. The video and audio are sharp and clear. And though I can hear every word Barbra Streisand is singing, I really appreciate the lyrics on the subtitles. At 1:44 of the video, I love how she starts to dance! It's like she likes the song so much, that she just has to dance. And that three piece suit she's wearing... it's cut perfectly to her body shape. Barbra looks as good as any fashion runway model. Plus those rapid fire lyrics at 2:07, delivered with sharp-shooter precision:
"Don't want to be lonely
"Sleeping in an empty bed
"Shouldn't be only
"A place to rest my head
"But, I don't wanna find myself one day
"Wakin' up and lookin' at Monday
"With some what's-his-name left from Sunday
This video is a work of art - a masterpiece.
@ShelleeGraham
I really love this song. Barbra and the two female vocalists knock this song out of the park superbly! Fantastic musicians and this is one of the finest musical excerpts from the movie “A Star 💫 is Born.”
@micromis
Clydie King, Vanetta Fields are backups - famous in their own right w/everyone from Dylan to Steely Dan - fantastic voices!
@alexandremoramd
A melhor de todas
@martyemmons3100
I can't stop watching this video. The video and audio are sharp and clear. And though I can hear every word Barbra Streisand is singing, I really appreciate the lyrics on the subtitles. At 1:44 of the video, I love how she starts to dance! It's like she likes the song so much, that she just has to dance. And that three piece suit she's wearing... it's cut perfectly to her body shape. Barbra looks as good as any fashion runway model. Plus those rapid fire lyrics at 2:07, delivered with sharp-shooter precision:
"Don't want to be lonely
"Sleeping in an empty bed
"Shouldn't be only
"A place to rest my head
"But, I don't wanna find myself one day
"Wakin' up and lookin' at Monday
"With some what's-his-name left from Sunday
This video is a work of art - a masterpiece.
@terriw919fyi
I feel the same way Marty! Barbra is one of the best singers in my lifetime. What a range her voice has. I saw the movie when it came out and love seeing this video!
@micromis
Alan & Marilyn Bergman lyrics to Kenny Loggins music - his album version is also great!
@valenciennesrichelieu6325
Marty and Terry both of your comments are spot on!! This song is so much fun and with so much musicality that it's just infectious and addictive to listen to!! I love this soundtrack.
@nellycortegana3645
Yo repito esta canción muchas veces porque me alegra la vida y me desestresa un montón !
@nellycortegana3645
Creo en el amor también!
@jameshall9402
she is simply the best.😁