Best I Could
Barbra Streisand · Other Songs - Barbra Streisand
Cause I've always been honest with you
I've loved you the best I could
In the only way I knew
and If that's not enough I've got nothin' to say
And I'm not even sure that I would
Somedays it was bad and somedays good
but I've loved you the best I could
I need more... I need someone to hold me tonight
Someone there when I turn out the lights
Just to be here with me
I need more...
I need more than you somehow
I need more than your time will allow
I want you as my friend
Why can't you be that now?
You say you need me, then you'd be gone
The times I needed you
Then you'd hold me and say you're sorry
But what else could you do?
Yet I know you really loved me
So it's hard to let go like I should
Let's forget the bad
Remember the good
Cause you loved me the best you could
But I need more
I need someone to hold me tonight
Someone there when I turn out the light
Just to be here with me
I need more, I need more than you somehow
I need more than your time will allow
Remember the times that were good
We both loved the best we could
Best I Could
Barbra Streisand's "Best I Could" stands as a poignant exploration of romantic vulnerability, delivered with her signature vocal clarity and emotional depth. The track exemplifies her mastery of the pop and musical theater genres, blending narrative storytelling with melodic sophistication. While often associated with her broader discography of romantic ballads, the song captures a specific moment of self-reflection where the singer acknowledges the limits of her own performance in love. Streisand's delivery transforms the material into an intimate conversation, highlighting her ability to convey complex human emotions through song. The recording showcases her technical precision and artistic integrity, cementing her status as a definitive voice in American pop music history.