Papa, Can You Hear Me?
Barbra Streisand
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God, our heavenly Father Oh God, and my father Who's 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 frightened? Looking at the skies I seem to see a million eyes Which ones are yours? Where are you now that yesterday 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 thought 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
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Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Papa, Can You Hear Me?" was released in 1983, as part of the soundtrack for the movie "Yentl."
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Composer CollaborationsThe song was composed by Michel Legrand, with lyrics written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. This American songwriting team has won numerous awards and is known for their collaborations with Barbra Streisand.
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movie "YentlIn the movie "Yentl," the song is sung by Barbra Streisand’s character, who disguises herself as a man to study in a Yeshiva (a Jewish education institution) after her father's death. She sings this song addressing her father, seeking for guidance.
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Award Nominations"Papa, Can You Hear Me?" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1984, but it didn't win.
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Musical AchievementThe entire soundtrack of "Yentl," including "Papa, Can You Hear Me?," won the 1984 Grammy Award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special.
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Streisand's RoleBesides singing the song, Streisand also directed and co-wrote the film "Yentl," making her the first woman to win the Golden Globe for Best Director.
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Song ThemeThe song touches on themes of loss, longing, and the tradition of asking questions in Judaism, as Streisand's character struggles with her identity and purpose.
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Pop Culture"Papa, Can You Hear Me?" is frequently referenced in pop culture. It was notably parodied in the animated TV show Family Guy and was featured in the 2010 episode of the TV show Glee, titled "Theatricality".
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Cover Versions"Papa, Can You Hear Me?" has been covered by various artists, including American singer and actress Lea Michele, who performed the song in the TV musical series "Glee".
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Tribute PerformanceIn 2017, Barbra Streisand gave a moving performance of "Papa, Can You Hear Me?" at the Paley Center in Beverly Hills, California, 34 years after the song was first released.
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