For Pete's Sake
Barbra Streisand · Other Songs - Barbra Streisand
People are born to love and be happy
Living a sunshine
And a cloudy sky can lead to a rainbow
Lookin' at life that way
(chorus)
If you're lucky to find a special man
You gotta love him all you can
And anything he wants from you
Should be the least that you can do
Don't let him down
Just give him love
Don't let his dreams turn into dust
He's only tryin' to build a wonderland for two
If you're the one to share his world
Just be the someone he can trust
For the sake of love
For the love of love
For pete's sake
Don't let him down
Don't let him down
You can live in a castle
And dream of your diamonds
Thinkin' you really walk tall
But livin' and dreamin' when you're alone
Ain't livin' or dreamin' at all
(repeat chorus to fade)
Living a sunshine
And a cloudy sky can lead to a rainbow
Lookin' at life that way
(chorus)
If you're lucky to find a special man
You gotta love him all you can
And anything he wants from you
Should be the least that you can do
Don't let him down
Just give him love
Don't let his dreams turn into dust
He's only tryin' to build a wonderland for two
If you're the one to share his world
Just be the someone he can trust
For the sake of love
For the love of love
For pete's sake
Don't let him down
Don't let him down
You can live in a castle
And dream of your diamonds
Thinkin' you really walk tall
But livin' and dreamin' when you're alone
Ain't livin' or dreamin' at all
(repeat chorus to fade)
For Pete's Sake
Released by Barbra Streisand, "For Pete's Sake" stands as a poignant example of her early career's focus on intimate storytelling and vocal nuance. The track exemplifies the soft, emotive style characteristic of Streisand's work during this period, featuring delicate phrasing that draws listeners into a narrative of personal connection and vulnerability. As a solo recording, the song highlights her ability to convey complex human emotions through melody and tone, reinforcing her reputation as a master of dramatic expression within the pop and musical theater genres. The piece remains a testament to her commitment to crafting recordings that prioritize emotional resonance over spectacle.