Memory
Barbra Streisand · The Essential Barbra Streisand [2002]
midnight
not a sound from the pavement
has the moon lost her memory
she is smiling alone
in the lamplight the withered leaves colect at my feet
and the wind begins to moan.
memory
all alone in the moonlight
I can dreams of the old days
life was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what hapiness was
let the memory live again
every street lamp seems to beat
a fatalistic warning
someone mutters and the street lamp sputers
and soon it will be morning
daylight
I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
and I musn't give in
when the dawn comes
tonight will be a memory too
and a new day will begin
burn out ends
of smoky days
the stale court smell of morning
a street lamp dies an another night is over
another day is dawning
touch me is so easy to leave me
all alone with my memory of my days in the sun
If you touch me you'll undestand what happiness is
look a new day has begun.
not a sound from the pavement
has the moon lost her memory
she is smiling alone
in the lamplight the withered leaves colect at my feet
and the wind begins to moan.
memory
all alone in the moonlight
I can dreams of the old days
life was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what hapiness was
let the memory live again
every street lamp seems to beat
a fatalistic warning
someone mutters and the street lamp sputers
and soon it will be morning
daylight
I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
and I musn't give in
when the dawn comes
tonight will be a memory too
and a new day will begin
burn out ends
of smoky days
the stale court smell of morning
a street lamp dies an another night is over
another day is dawning
touch me is so easy to leave me
all alone with my memory of my days in the sun
If you touch me you'll undestand what happiness is
look a new day has begun.
Memory - Barbra Streisand
As the title suggests, this recording captures the essence of a beloved Broadway classic, reimagined by Barbra Streisand with her signature vocal power and dramatic flair. Performed on the album The Essential Barbra Streisand, the track stands as a testament to her mastery of musical theatre and her ability to convey deep emotion through melody. Streisand's interpretation brings a unique intensity to the material, highlighting her status as a definitive interpreter of the genre. The song remains a cornerstone of her discography, reflecting her enduring influence on popular music and her continued relevance as an artist who bridges the gap between stage and recording formats.