In 2005 the two released another album, Guilty Pleasures, which was a sequel to the album Guilty and again written by Barry Gibb. This album also features a duet between Barbra and Barry, Come Tomorrow.
Life Story
Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb Lyrics
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Not very nice
You boiled me over
Now you're cold as ice
From what you gave me
To what you made me
I should be homeward bound
Why am I hanging 'round knowing
You're life story began with somebody else
Find your glory out there with somebody else
I'll be where you find me
I'll be somebody else
Somebody else
Dog in the manger
Teller of lies
I see a stranger laughing in your eyes
Though I don't know how
I'm in the way now
No matter what you do
I go on loving you knowing
Your life story began with somebody else
Find your glory out there with somebody else
I'll be where you find me
I'll be somebody else
Somebody else
Somebody else
Deeper than your valleys
Longer than your memory
I got to your story's end
Your life story began with somebody else
Find your glory out there with somebody else
I'll be where you find me
I'll be somebody else
Somebody else
Somebody else
Somebody else
Somebody else
Somebody else
Somebody else
Somebody else
I'll be somebody else
I'll be somebody else
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song 'Life Story' tell the story of a relationship gone wrong. The singer expresses her desire to leave the person she's with, whom she characterizes as a liar and a manipulator. She acknowledges that this person once gave her love, but now she's turned cold, and the singer feels like she's being stifled. Despite all of this, the singer still feels conflicted about leaving. The reason for staying may be because it's comfortable, but deep down, the singer knows she needs to move on and find herself.
The chorus, "Your life story began with somebody else, find your glory out there with somebody else, I'll be where you find me, I'll be somebody else" reflects the singer's realization that the person she's with is not the right fit for her. The phrase 'life story' can represent the history of a person's life, and in this case, the singer acknowledges that their partner's history began before they met. The phrase 'find your glory out there with somebody else' suggests that the person she's with is better off with someone else. The chorus ends with the singer accepting that they need to move on and be someone else.
Barbra Streisand's 'Life Story' is a powerful song because it speaks to anyone who has ever felt trapped in a relationship. The lyrics express the conflict between comfort and the need for growth. Moving on is never easy, but in some cases, it's necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want to stay here
I no longer want to stay in this relationship or situation
Not very nice
It is unpleasant and uncomfortable to stay
You boiled me over
You have hurt me deeply and caused me to reach my boiling point
Now you're cold as ice
You have become indifferent and uncaring towards me
From what you gave me
From the love that you once had for me
To what you made me
To the hurt and pain that you have caused me
I should be homeward bound
I should leave and go back to where I feel safe and comfortable
Why am I hanging round knowing
Why am I still here, putting up with this treatment, when I know it's not worth it?
Your life story began with somebody else
Your life started before you met me and I can't change who you are
Find your glory out there with somebody else
You will find happiness and success with someone who is better suited for you
I'll be where you find me
I'll still be here for you, but in a different capacity
I'll be somebody else
I'll move on and become a different person without you in my life
Dog in the manger
You are selfish and keeping something that you don't even want for yourself
Teller of lies
You are dishonest and not telling me the truth
I see a stranger laughing in your eyes
I see that you have changed and I no longer recognize or trust you
Though I don't know how
Even though I don't know how to navigate this, I still have to move on
I'm in the way now
I am now getting in the way of your growth and success
No matter what you do
Even if you change, I will still love the version of you that I first met
I go on loving you knowing
I will always have love for you, but I have to put myself first
Deeper than your valleys
My love for you is deeper than any obstacles or hardships you face
Longer than your memory
My love for you will last longer than any memory of our time together
I got to your story's end
I have reached the end of our story and it's time to start a new one
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb
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