If I Never Met You
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Barbra Streisand
If I never met you
If I never saw your face
This world, this world would be a colder place, I bet.
If we'd never met...
If I never met you
If I never knew your love
My life, my life might be a sad song of regret.
If we'd never met...
But we said one "Hello."
And look at how the world begins to spin
Look at how the shadows disappear
Now that you are here.
If I never met you
If I never felt your kiss
My days, my nights would not be filled like this, it's true.
I don't know who I'd love
I don't know what I'd do if I never met you.
Just look at how the shadows disappear
Now that you are here.
If I never met you
If I never felt your kiss
My days, my nights would be filled like this, it's true.
I don't know who I'd love
I don't know what I'd do
If I never met you.
I don't know who I'd love
I don't know what I'd do
If I never met you.
"We Must Be Loving Right"
Some folks got nothin' but troubles
So little joy in their lives.
But wherever we go
Happiness follows.
We must be lovin' right.
It might be the way I adore you.
Or the way that you hold me tight.
I don't know the reason
But I'm believin'
We must be lovin' right
All of our friends say
Love fades away with time.
But I know they're wrong
'Cause they've never known
A love like yours and mine.
So if the whole world goes crazy
Let everyone else fuss and fight.
When all's said and done
We'll be the lucky ones.
We must be lovin' right.
Some folks got nothin' but troubles.
Oh so little joy in their lives.
But wherever we go
Happiness follows.
We must be lovin' right.
We must be lovin' right.
If I Never Met You
Barbra Streisand delivers a hauntingly intimate performance on "If I Never Met You," a track that exemplifies her mastery of emotional storytelling through vocal nuance. Recorded in the classic pop and soul tradition, the song reflects Streisand's ability to convey deep regret and longing without relying on explicit narrative. Her voice, characterized by its distinctive clarity and dynamic range, anchors the recording, allowing the underlying melody to breathe while she delivers a performance that feels both personal and universal. This piece stands as a testament to her career's focus on character-driven music, where the emotional weight of the lyrics is carried entirely by her interpretive skill. The song remains a poignant example of Streisand's contribution to the art of vocal expression, capturing the essence of lost connection with timeless elegance.