A Kid Again/i'm Five
Barbra Streisand · Other Songs - Barbra Streisand
Doing what I did again
Here I make my bit again
To be a kid again
Once more through the door
Once more as before
Into a land where I leave cares behind
Please take me back, there are things I must find
Oh, I wish I were a kid again
Doing what I did again
A kid again
I'm five, I'm five, I am a big girl now, I'm five
I can dress myself
I don't need mum, to help me anymore
And when I sit in my father's chair
My feet can reach the floor
See that, I'm five, I'm five, I am a big girl now, I'm five
My mother doesn't spank me just
For going without a hat
She knows darn well I'd run away
'Cause I'm too old for that
What does she think I'm three?
Not me
What does she think I'm four?
I'm more than four
I'm even more than four and a half
I'm five
On April 24
A Kid Again/i'm Five
Barbra Streisand's 'A Kid Again/i'm Five' stands as a poignant exploration of childhood nostalgia and the fleeting nature of innocence. Recorded during a period where Streisand frequently revisited themes of growing up and lost youth, the track captures the bittersweet realization that the carefree days of being five years old are irrevocably gone. The song's narrative voice reflects the perspective of an adult looking back with both fondness and melancholy, a sentiment that resonates deeply with listeners who have experienced their own transitions from childhood to adulthood. Streisand's vocal delivery is intimate and reflective, avoiding theatrical flourish in favor of a raw emotional connection that underscores the universal experience of aging. As part of her broader discography of personal and introspective ballads, the recording exemplifies her ability to translate complex internal emotions into accessible, resonant music that has become a staple in her catalog of timeless works.