BROADWAY
* Evita (1979) — Che (Tony Award, 1980)
* Sunday in the Park with George (1984) — George (Tony Award Nominee, 1984)
* Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Dress Casual (1989)
* The Secret Garden (1991) — Archibald Craven
* Falsettos (1993) — Marvin (Replacement)
* Sunday in the Park with George (Tenth Anniversary Concert) (1994) — George
* Mandy Patinkin in Concert (1997)
* Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Mamaloshen (1998)
* The Wild Party (2000) — Burrs (Tony Award Nominee, 2000)
* Celebrating Sondheim
DISCOGRAPHY
* Evita (1978)
* Sunday in the Park with George (1984)
* Mandy Patinkin (1989)
* Dress Casual (1990)
* The Secret Garden (1991)
* Experiment (1994)
* Oscar & Steve (1995)
* Mamaloshen (1998)
* The Wild Party (2000)
* Kidults (2001)
* Mandy Patinkin sings Sondheim (2002)
Patinkin can also be heard in Adam Guettel's Myths and Hymns, the Placido Domingo-starring studio cast recording of Man of La Mancha (1996), the Leonard Bernstein compilation Leonard Bernstein's New York (1996), Madonna's album I'm Breathless (1990), the studio cast recording of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific (1986), and the concert version of Sondheim´s Follies in Follies in Concert (1985).
When
Mandy Patinkin Lyrics
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We looked at each other in the same way then
But I can't remember where or when
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
But I can't remember where or when
Seem to be happening again
And so it seems that we have met before
And laughed before, and loved before
But who knows where or when
The lyrics of Mandy Patinkin's song "Where or When" depict a sense of déjà vu and a deep connection between two individuals. The opening lines suggest a familiarity between the singer and the person they are addressing. They have engaged in a similar conversation before, looked at each other with the same intensity, but they cannot recall the exact time or place where these encounters took place. This creates a mysterious and nostalgic atmosphere.
The following lines delve into the physical appearance and actions of the other person. The singer notices that the clothes they are currently wearing are the same as before, and the smile they are displaying is reminiscent of their previous encounters. However, despite these tangible connections, the singer still cannot pinpoint where or when these moments occurred, further heightening the enigmatic nature of the relationship.
The lyrics then shift to a broader observation about the repetition of certain experiences in life. Some events that happened for the first time can seemingly happen again, suggesting that history repeats itself or that certain patterns emerge in our lives. This musing strengthens the idea that the singer and the other person have met, laughed, and loved each other in previous lifetimes or existences, but the specifics of those encounters remain elusive.
In conclusion, "Where or When" captures the ineffable nature of connections and memories that transcend time. The song delves into the inexplicable feeling of familiarity with someone and the notion that maybe some connections go beyond our current existence.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems we stood and talked like this before
It feels like we have previously stood and engaged in conversation in a similar manner
We looked at each other in the same way then
We gazed at each other with the same intensity during that time
But I can't remember where or when
However, I am unable to recall the specific location or time
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The outfit you currently have on is the same as the one you had on earlier
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
The smile you are currently displaying is reminiscent of the one you had during that period
But I can't remember where or when
Still, I cannot recall the exact place or moment
Some things that happened for the first time
Certain events that occurred initially
Seem to be happening again
Appear to be recurring
And so it seems that we have met before
Therefore, it appears that we have encountered each other in the past
And laughed before, and loved before
And shared laughter and experience of love previously
But who knows where or when
However, it remains uncertain regarding the exact location or time
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
argella1300
I love how he goes from zero to Jewish Grandpa that fast
kristinaF54
@Mandy Patinkin🔸 You finally got on social media! Next step; try and take over the world. lol
Mandy Patinkin🔸
Thanks for your love and support towards me 💓
Jon Irenicus
So much respect to the reporter that just get up and leave. He knows what’s important in life.
Isabelle Licarião
I love how he is so excited about the guy's wife having a baby. He must be the nicest dad ever, hahah.
goreycinema
I love how excited he is that this person he barley knows is having a baby. Shows how genuine he really is.
Congratulations, It's a....... Squid
I really love how the interview completely got derailed by the host's wife going in labor and not only does Mandy not mind, but he's constantly asking about the baby.
Columbo
Congrats to that guy. Mr. Patinkin seems really genuine. A real guy, not some pompous stereotype actor.
Bunkbed s
I think I just fell in love with this man, Mandy needs to be protected, at all times, at any cost.
Trish Joyce
He should be declared a protected species ☺️🥰