Garrett has performed across the whole world and has also sung opera and pop classics with Bryan Ferry, The Eurythmics and Mick Hucknall to celebrate the arrival of the new century on Millennium Eve, in the grounds at the Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum.
She played the lead role of Hanna Glawari, in the Welsh National Opera's production of The Merry Widow, which toured the United Kingdom in 2005. As of November 2006, Garrett was performing as Mother Abbess for six months, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival of The Sound of Music.
As a recording artist, Garrett has released eleven solo albums. Many of her albums have received gold and silver status. Soprano in Red received the Gramophone Award for "Best-selling Classical Artist of the Year". Garrett was also a featured artist on the platinum selling Perfect Day single released by the BBC in aid of Children in Need.
Garrett is a member of the board of the English National Opera. In 2002, she was awarded the CBE for services to music.
She is also a presenter on the UK commercial radio station "Classic FM".
Phantom of the Opera
Lesley Garrett Lyrics
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In dreams he came
That voice which calls to me
And speaks my name
And do I dream again?
For now I find
The phantom of the opera is there,
Inside my mind
Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me
To glance behind
The phantom of the opera is here
Inside your mind
Those who have seen your face
Draw back in fear
I am the mask you wear
It's me they hear
My/your spirit and my/your voice
In one combined
The phantom of the opera is there
Inside my/your mind
He's there
The phantom of the opera
Beware the phantom of the opera
In all your fantasies you always knew
That man and mystery
Were both in you
And in this labyrinth
Where night is blind
The Phantom of the opera is here/there
Inside my/your mind
Sing, my angel of music!
He's there,
The Phantom of the Opera
Lesley Garrett's "Phantom of the Opera" is a beautiful song that tells the story of a character who is haunted by a mysterious figure, the phantom of the opera. The character seems to have developed an obsession with the phantom, who appears to her in her dreams and speaks her name, calling to her. She can't help but feel drawn to him, as if he holds some kind of power over her.
The phantom and the character then sing a strange duet, and the phantom warns her that those who have seen her face will draw back in fear, because she is wearing his mask. He claims that his spirit and voice are combined with hers, and that he is inside her mind. The character becomes terrified of the phantom and warns others to beware of him.
The song is steeped in mystery and intrigue, and it is clear that the phantom is a dark and dangerous character. The character seems conflicted about her feelings towards him, and ultimately realizes that he has taken over a part of her mind. The haunting melody and beautiful vocals make this song a classic in the world of musical theater.
Line by Line Meaning
In sleep he sang to me
While I was sleeping, his mesmerizing voice sung to me soothingly
In dreams he came
He appeared in my dreams like an angelic figure from the heavens above
That voice which calls to me
The voice which enchants me frequently and brings me to the realization of his presence near me
And speaks my name
As if he knows me inside out and whispers my name in a way which only a lover can do with deep affection
And do I dream again?
Am I falling into the mercurial trance of fantasy again?
For now I find
I realize now that I was under his spell and he has possessed my mind
The phantom of the opera is there, Inside my mind
He has become a part of me that resonates and echoes inside my mind
Sing once again with me
Let's sing together once more to recreate the magical synergy between us
Our strange duet
Our weird and mysterious performance that is beyond the comprehension of mere mortals
My power over you
My domination over you that is slowly but steadily increasing day by day
Grows stronger yet
The power dynamic between us is progressively moving towards me as I gain more control over you
And though you turn from me
Even when you try to get away from me physically, I am always on your mind
To glance behind
To look back even for a split second to see whether I am following you or not
The phantom of the opera is here, Inside your mind
I have occupied your thoughts to such an extent that I am now an inseparable part of your soul and consciousness
Those who have seen your face
Those who have come face to face with you in reality
Draw back in fear
Are scared and intimidated by my presence in your life
I am the mask you wear
I am the actual identity behind the facade you put on as a norm
It's me they hear
While others might just see your physicality, they are able to listen to my voice that resonates within you
My/your spirit and my/your voice
The union of your soul and your voice that is intertwined with my own soul and voice
In one combined
That encapsulates the seamless combination of our individual spirits and voices into one entity
He's there
I can feel his presence that is strikingly omniscient and omni-present
The phantom of the opera
The ethereal and elusive figure that is not to be touched and is to be feared
Beware the phantom of the opera
Be cautious of his looming presence that is all-encompassing and ever-present
In all your fantasies you always knew
In all of your wildest dreams and imaginations, you were always aware of his existence and fearful presence
That man and mystery
Who he is, where he has come from and what he truly wants are still an enigma that is still not fully unraveled
Were both in you
The reality is that his existence is an extension of your own existence that is still quite inexplicable and ungraspable to your comprehension
And in this labyrinth, Where night is blind
In this intricate maze of life, where the darkness is all-encompassing and blinding
The Phantom of the opera is here/there Inside my/your mind
The phantom has taken up root in your mind and it will be hard to eradicate his presence in your life
Sing, my angel of music!
Sing, my lover and my angel, in unison to create the eerie harmony that defines our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mike Batt, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mary Aldeburgh
Riveting performance from both stars who have never sounded better. Truly magnificent.
raivalove
Watching his acting in this video is just amazing. One of the reasons I love Michael ball so much, not only does he have an absolutely amazing voice but his facial expressions match the song. This was so very intimate, sent shivers down my arms.
Yvonne Moore-Singh
What an electric performance from both of them, great chemistry they share.
MoonHowler
This is amazing, they have great chemistry, their voices blend beautifully and the way they react to each other shows the control the phantom has over her but also how she affects him. Michael’s acting and singing really draw you in. Plus he is good looking.
Lilly Fragar
Man Michael Ball is amazing in this!!!!!!! This is my new favourite version of this song
Youtubefan
Never heard him sing as the Phantom and it's great! This song is chilling but Michael brings an awesome creepy factor to it!
Holly24tm
This is absolutely intoxicating. I just want to watch this over and over again. Michael's voice and performance are absolutely mesmerizing. Lesley is a phenomenal Christine! He is the ultimate sexy Phantom.
Rodrigo Mafla
I have never heard a song so powerful... so sensual and so seductive as this one sang by this incredible due. It infuses such of a mix of emotions. .. And they are absolutely better than anybody else. What a performance. Michael and Leslie are simply the best !!!!
Dondragmer
Not "due" but "duo."
Thea McDonough
Absolutely wonderful!