Streisand, 76, has made a bombshell comeback after 13 years of doing primarily cover versions. « Don’t Lie to Me » is a passionate ballad with a political twist, a plea for change that explicitly targets US President Donald Trump.
Decorated artist Barbra Streisand went on the offensive in « Don’t Lie to Me, » her new song with what was initially meant to be « very subtle » references to President Donald Trump but turned out to be a full-fledged act of protest.
The single, released on Thursday, is a tirade of a passionate singer who questions the nation’s leader, who isn’t mentioned by name, but who can be identified through lines such as, « You can build towers of bronze and gold. »
Streisand sings: « How do you win if we all lose? / You change the facts to justify / Your lips move but your words get in the way. »
« All that we built has come undone, » she bemoans, echoing the regret of the Democratic Party supporters who maintain that the Trump administration has offset the achievements of his predecessors.
The song peaks with a dramatic plea, « Can’t you see we’re crying? Where’s the new horizon? » before asking, « How do you sleep? »
The 76-year-old Streisand, a vocal Democrat, has been an outspoken critic of President Trump. In 2015, she pictured then Republican presidential front-runners victory as « terrifyingly scary. » Earlier this year, she called him « the liar in chief, the misogynist in chief, » lashing out at his siding with the likes of Bill O’Reilly, Roger Ailes, and Roy Moore — American luminaries who have faced sexual misconduct allegations.
This not to mention her Thursday tweet, which came in response to a media report about 19 women that claimed Trump had sexually assaulted them. « Accused of sexual assault by 19 women… how did Trump get to be the President of the United States? » she wrote.
Accused of sexual assault by 19 women… how did Trump get to be the President of the United States? https://t.co/6Zi64rmXdH
Streisand’s criticism of the US president has triggered a plethora of reactions on social media, with many internet users praising her bravery and sharing their astonishment.
» Once again, Barbra Streisand reinvents herself, keeps up with the times, and leaves us floored. This is amazing! » a fan wrote.
Me reacting to the new Barbra Streisand song!! #BarbraWalls pic.twitter.com/evYmkyGZka
barbra streisand is really out here releasing BOPS at the age of 76, just when i thought i couldn’t love her more:,)
Others were more critical of the new political song and her author.
Streisand is a complete joke.
Old hag suffers from dementia
« Don’t Lie to Me » is first new single off Streisand’s forthcoming album « Walls, » which she herself described as a « collection of songs reflects what’s been on my mind lately, and I look forward to sharing that with you. » The record follows her 2016 album of Broadway duets « Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway » and marks her first collection of primarily original material since 2005.
