Barbra Streisand

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Queen Bee

Barbra Streisand

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The Black, Black Widow is sittin' in the middle of the web, it's the fly she seeks
You may be her lover, but you never will recover
'Cause she ain't had a bite for weeks
You think you're the same cuz you got the same name
But the widow has a mobile home
Remember what I told you
She's got eight arms to hold ya
And she's never gonna let you roam

[Pre-Chorus]
She'll tuck you into bed
Truck on your head
Then she'll wrap you as a midnight snack
So if you see a spider
Don't you saddle up beside her
Why you think the widow's wearing black?
Jack (Aw!)

[Chorus]
The Queen Bee, baby
Pray that you may be left on your own
Uh-huh
Nothin' she'll give you
Gonna out live you
Ah-ah-ah, but the Queen Bee's never gonna be alone
Uh-huh
[Verse 3]
Long before Atlantis there has been a praying mantis
And you know why he's on his knees
He may have a religion
But he's just a sittin' pigeon
If a woman even starts to tease
He won't even quibble if she has a little nibble on his neck
What a way to go!
Now you've gone and torn it
You've been messin' with a hornet
She's a blue-blooded wasp, you know

[Pre-Chorus]
And just as you do it, she'll inject you with a fluid
That you ain't even got but none
You're meat on the plate
Not even first-rate
She's gonna feed you to her seventh son

[Chorus]
Just like a Queen bee baby
Pray that you may be left on your own
Own, own, own, own, own, own
Nothin' she'll give you
Gonna outlive you
Ha-ha-ha, but the Queen Bee's never gonna be alone
Uh-huh, uh-huh
[Bridge]
So in conclusion it's an optical illusion
If you think that we're the weaker race
Men got the muscle, but the ladies got the hustle
And the truth is staring in your face
The mother bear stalks and the queen of the hawks is the one who brings home the bread
The lion that is reagle and the bald-headed eagle need a woman just to keep them fed
But come the evening we're like Adam and his Eve inside the garden hear the serpents sound
It's so frustrating when you're really into mating
And there ain't a lovin' man around

[Chorus]
Whoever wrote the story
Throw out the glory
Bring in the men
It's so frustrating when you're really into mating
And there ain't a loving man around
It's so frustrating when you're really into mating
And there ain't a loving man around

[Outro]
Give me them and I'll swing
Write me a sequel, give me an equal
Ah-ah-ah
Oh, and I'll give that man
I said I'm gonna give that loving man...
I said I'm gonna give that loving man...
I said I'm gonna give that loving sting
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Queen Bee is a song by the legendary Barbra Streisand that has long been adored by music fans worldwide. The song was released in 1977, a year after her iconic album "A Star Is Born". Queen Bee quickly became a favorite of many, partly due to the raw emotion that Streisand infuses in each note, and partly because it speaks to the tumultuous life of a woman living in the spotlight.

About Queen Bee

Queen Bee is a song about a woman who feels trapped in a loveless marriage with a husband who is always preoccupied with his own work. Despite her success and wealth, she is incredibly unhappy and feels like a prisoner in her own life. The lyrics of the song capture her sentiments perfectly. The opening line "I was born to be queen, ain't no lack of confidence" sets the tone for the entire song.

The song begins with the sparse sound of a lone guitar, which then gradually builds up with a soft drumbeat and some piano chords. Streisand's voice takes center stage, starting off with a somber tone before rising to an emotive crescendo in the chorus. The instrumentation of the song does an exceptional job of capturing the protagonist's emotional state and the track's melancholic ambiance is incredibly moving. There is a rawness and honesty to Streisand's vocal delivery that makes the song all the more impactful.

Interestingly, Queen Bee was written by Carole Bayer Sager and Barry Gibb, who also provided backing vocals. Bayer Sager was a well-known songwriter who has penned songs like "Don't Cry Out Loud" and "A Groovy Kind of Love." Gibb, on the other hand, was a member of the Bee Gees, one of the most iconic pop groups of the 70s. Together, they created a masterpiece that has stood the test of time.

The song has been covered by a few artists over the years, but none have matched Barbra's emotional delivery. Her interpretation of the song is nothing short of remarkable and remains one of her most beloved ballads. Streisand herself has said that she loves performing the song to this day because it is so personal to her. She has also mentioned in interviews that it is important to her to have a connection to the songs she sings, and Queen Bee is no exception.

In addition to its emotional resonance, Queen Bee is also a fantastic example of Streisand's incredible vocal range. The song showcases her impressive ability to go from low, gravelly notes to high, soaring ones, all within the same track. She hits every note perfectly and never overdoes it, which makes her delivery all the more impactful.

In short, Queen Bee is an exquisite masterpiece and a timeless classic. Its haunting melodies, exquisite lyrics, and Streisand's emotive delivery combine to make it an unforgettable piece of music.