Brightman has received over 180 Gold and Platinum sales awards in over 40 different countries around the world and is the only artist to hold #1 spots on the Billboard Classical and Dance charts simultaneously, her other achievements feature her ranking by the Recording Industry Association of America as the best-selling female classical artist of the twenty-first century and a Guinness World Record for the success of “Time to Say Goodbye,” the best-selling single in German recording history.
She has established herself as the world's biggest selling soprano of all time, She has sold 78 million albums worldwide, including 40 million copies of the soundtrack of The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical), 26 million albums, over two million DVDs and 10 million copies of the single " Time to Say Goodbye "as a soloist.
She made her debut as a dancer in troupes such as Hot Gossip and later released a string of disco singles. She was a musical theatre performer and partner of theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom she originated roles including Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera.
After her divorce, Brightman became a crossover artist with former Enigma producer Frank Peterson. Her style, a blend of classical vocals and pop-inspired instrumentation and arrangement, earned her further success.
She is often cited as the woman who paved the way for other international success stories such as Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. She is said to be worth as much as £30m (about US$49m).
赞歌 Hymn
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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And the mountains so high
If you want to see God
You've got to move to the other side
You stand up there
With your head in the clouds
Don't try to fly
You know you might not come down
You might not come down
Jesus came down from Heaven to earth
The people said it was a virgin birth
Jesus came down from Heaven to earth
The people said it was a virgin birth
The people said it was a virgin birth
He told great stories of the Lord
And said he was the Saviour of us all
He told great stories of the Lord
And said he was the Saviour of us all
And said he was the Saviour of us all
For this we killed Him
Nailed Him up high
He rose again as if to ask us why
Then He ascended into the sky
As if to say in God alone you soar
As if to say in God alone we fly
Valley's deep
And the mountains so high
If you want to see God
You've got to move to the other side
You stand up there
With your head in the clouds
Don't try to fly
You know you might not come down
Don't try to fly, dear God
You might not come down
The song "赞歌 Hymn" by Sarah Brightman speaks about the idea of reaching God and the different paths one must take to experience spiritual enlightenment. The song juxtaposes various themes such as achieving divine intervention, the attributes of Jesus Christ, and the human incapacity to fly. The first verse talks about the vastness of nature, depicting the beauty of mountains and valleys, with the idea of God being present beyond the threshold. The lyrics urge the listener to embrace the idea of change, and to shed their worldly attachment to step into a spiritual domain. The song suggests that realistic considerations should be made about the possibility of encountering God, which is why one should be mentally prepared to receive divine guidance.
The second verse describes the journey of Jesus Christ, who was born of a virgin according to popular belief. It talks about how Christ walked the earth, spreading the word of God to humanity, and calling himself the savior of all. However, people failed to understand his teachings and chose to crucify him. The song emphasizes his resurrection as proof that God is always present to guide us if we turn towards him. The song concludes with the repeated words “Valley's deep And the mountains so high If you want to see God You've got to move to the other side," which underscores the quest for spiritual enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
Valley's deep
The valleys are vast and deep, representing the challenges and difficulties that one may face in life.
And the mountains so high
The mountains are high and difficult to climb, symbolizing the obstacles that one must overcome in order to achieve one's goals.
If you want to see God
If you wish to attain spiritual enlightenment, to connect with God.
You've got to move to the other side
You must leave behind your mundane life and cross over to the other side to reach greater spiritual heights.
You stand up there
When you attain spiritual enlightenment and have a realization of your place in the universe.
With your head in the clouds
Your thoughts and consciousness are transcending the physical realm, and becoming one with the divine.
Don't try to fly
Do not become prideful or over-confident with your newfound spiritual enlightenment, lest you lose it.
You know you might not come down
If you become too immersed in spiritual pursuits, you may neglect the practical aspects of life and suffer consequences.
Jesus came down from Heaven to earth
In Christian theology, Jesus is regarded as God's divine son, sent to Earth to save humanity from sin.
The people said it was a virgin birth
According to Christian tradition, Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary without sexual intercourse.
He told great stories of the Lord
Jesus shared parables and teachings that conveyed the nature of God and morality.
And said he was the Saviour of us all
Jesus claimed to be the savior of humanity, offering salvation and eternal life to all who believed in him.
For this we killed Him
Jesus was crucified by the ruling authorities for blasphemy and heresy, as his teachings challenged established religious traditions.
Nailed Him up high
Jesus was bound and hung on a cross, the traditional Roman method of execution for criminals.
He rose again as if to ask us why
According to Christian tradition, Jesus rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion as a miracle, symbolizing his divine nature and the triumph of life over death.
Then He ascended into the sky
In Christian theology, Jesus ascended into heaven after his resurrection, symbolizing his return to God's kingdom and his continued sovereignty over the universe.
As if to say in God alone you soar
Jesus' ascension into heaven represents that one can only achieve spiritual enlightenment by turning to God.
As if to say in God alone we fly
Jesus' ascension conveys the idea that to soar towards spiritual enlightenment and transcendence, humans must rely on divine grace and guidance.
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