Papa, Can You Hear Me?
Barbra Streisand · Other Songs - Barbra Streisand
Oh God - and my father
Who is also in heaven.
May the light
Of this flickering candle
Illuminate the night the way
Your spirit illuminates my soul.
Papa, can you hear me?
Papa, can you see me?
Papa, can you find me in the night?
Papa, are you near me?
Papa, can you hear me?
Papa,can you help me not be
Frightend?
Looking at the skies
I seem to see a million eyes
Which ones are yours?
Where are you now that yersterday
Has waved goodbye
And closed its doors?
The night is so much darker.
The wind is so much colder.
The world I see is so much bigger
Now that I'm alone.
Papa, please forgive me.
Try to understand me.
Papa, don't you know I had no choice?
Can you hear me praying,
Anything I'm saying,
Even though the night is filled
With voices?
I remember ev'rything you thaught me
Ev'ry book I've ever read.
Can all the words in all the books
Help me to face what lies ahead?
The trees are so much taller
And I feel so much smaller.
The moon is twice as lonely
And the stars are half as bright.
Papa, how I love you.
Papa, how I need you.
Papa, how I miss you
Kissing me goodnight.
Papa, Can You Hear Me?
Barbra Streisand's 'Papa, Can You Hear Me?' stands as a poignant exploration of familial longing and the complexities of parent-child relationships. Recorded in the classic pop and musical theater style that defined her career, the track captures the emotional vulnerability characteristic of Streisand's performances. The song delves into the universal experience of seeking connection and understanding from one's parents, a theme that resonates deeply with audiences across generations. As a standalone recording, it showcases Streisand's distinctive vocal range and her ability to convey raw emotion through melody and phrasing. The piece reflects the era's focus on intimate storytelling within pop music, highlighting Streisand's enduring talent for transforming personal sentiment into a universally relatable artistic statement.