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".
Where Do I Begin
Lesley Garrett Lyrics
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To tell the story of how great a love can be
The sweet love story that is older than the sea
The simple truth about the love he brings to me
Where do I start?
With his first hello
He gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
He came into my life and made the living fine
He fills my heart
He fills my heart with very special thing
With angel songs, with wild imaginings
He fills my soul with so much love
That anywhere I go I'm never lonely
With him along who could be lonely
I reach for his hand, it's always there.
How long does it last?
Can love be measured by the hours of a day?
I have no answers now, but this much I can say
I know I'll need him till the stars all burn away
And he'll be there.
How long does it last?
Can love be measured by the hours in a day?
I have no answers now but this much I can say
I know I'll need him till the stars all burn away
And he'll be there
And he'll be there
In Lesley Garrett's song "Where Do I Begin," the singer muses about the power and endurance of love. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer asks with wonder where to begin expressing the greatness of love. She calls the love story "older than the sea," indicating that it transcends time and can weather the storms of life. The singer then goes on to describe how her partner filled her life with meaning and made her world less "empty." She notes how he is the only love for her, and that his presence fills her heart with joy and comfort.
The chorus focuses on how the singer's love fills her heart and soul with special things such as angel songs and wild imaginings. The presence of her love also makes her feel that she is never alone, as long as he is by her side. The singer then seeks to answer the question of how long love can last, pondering if love can be measured by the hours in a day. She concludes that she has no answer, but she knows that she needs her love for as long as she lives and beyond, as far as the stars will burn.
Overall, "Where Do I Begin" is a moving and romantic song that captures the essence of true love. The singer's words express the depth and power of love, and how it can transform lives and fill them with purpose and happiness. This beautiful song has touched the hearts of many who have felt the same emotions that the singer describes.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I begin
I don't know where to start telling the story of our great love
To tell the story of how great a love can be
Our love is so wonderful, it's hard to put into words
The sweet love story that is older than the sea
Our love story dates back to ancient times
The simple truth about the love he brings to me
The truth is, he brings me love that is pure and true
Where do I start?
I'm overwhelmed and don't know where to begin to describe our love
With his first hello
From the moment we met, he brought light into my life
He gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
He made my world feel complete and full of joy
There'd never be another love another time
Our love is unique and one of a kind, it could never be replicated
He came into my life and made the living fine
His presence in my life has made everything better
He fills my heart
My heart is filled with love for him
He fills my heart with very special thing
The love he gives me is one of a kind and special
With angel songs, with wild imaginings
When I'm with him, I feel like I'm in a magical world
He fills my soul with so much love
My soul is overflowing with love for him
That anywhere I go I'm never lonely
Even when I'm alone, his love makes me feel supported
With him along who could be lonely
As long as I have him, I'll never feel lonely
I reach for his hand, it's always there.
Whenever I need him, he is always there for me
How long does it last?
I wonder how long our love will endure
Can love be measured by the hours of a day?
Is it possible to quantitatively measure the amount of love we have for each other?
I have no answers now, but this much I can say
I don't have all the answers, but I know this much for sure
I know I'll need him till the stars all burn away
I know I'll love him until the end of time
And he'll be there.
I know he'll always be by my side
And he'll be there
I know he'll always be there with me
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.