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).
Another Suitcase Another Hall
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Never fool myself that my dreams will come true
Being used to trouble I anticipate it
But all the same I hate it -- wouldn't you?
So what happens now?
Another suitcase in another hall
So what happens now?
Where am I going to?
You'll get by, you always have before
Where am I going to?
Time and time again I've said that I don't care
That I'm immune to gloom, that I'm hard through and through
But every time it matters all my words desert me
So anyone can hurt me -- and they do
So what happens now?
Another suitcase in another hall
So what happens now?
Take your picture off another wall
Where am I going to?
You'll get by you always have before
Where am I going to?
Call in three months time and I'll be fine I know
Well maybe not that fine, but I'll survive anyhow
I won't recall the names and places of this sad occasion
But that's no consolation -- here and now
So what happens now?
Another suitcase in another hall
So what happens now?
Take your picture off another wall
Where am I going to?
You'll get by, you always have before
Where am I going to?
Don't ask anymore
The lyrics of Sarah Brightman's song "Another Suitcase Another Hall" describe the emotions of a woman who has been in many failed relationships and has learned not to expect them to last. She is used to trouble and anticipates it, but still hates the pain it brings. The song's title refers to the woman moving on again, packing her things in yet another suitcase and leaving another man behind. She questions where she is going to in life, but is reassured that she has gotten through difficult times before and will do so again.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Another suitcase in another hall," indicating that moving on has become a familiar pattern. The woman appears to be emotionally numb, insisting that she doesn't care and is immune to sadness. However, when faced with real pain, she finds that these defenses crumble and she becomes vulnerable to hurt. The song ends on a somewhat resigned note, with the woman acknowledging that she will survive this breakup, but finding no comfort in that fact.
Line by Line Meaning
don't expect my love affairs to last for long
I know my relationships won't be long-lasting
Never fool myself that my dreams will come true
I don't delude myself that my aspirations will come to fruition
Being used to trouble I anticipate it
I'm accustomed to difficulties, so I anticipate them
But all the same I hate it -- wouldn't you?
Despite knowing it's coming, I still despise it. You would too, right?
So what happens now?
What is the plan from this point on?
Another suitcase in another hall
Moving on again, leaving behind a previous location and memory
Take your picture off another wall
Removing the person from my life and erasing their memory from my surroundings
Where am I going to?
Where will my next destination be?
You'll get by, you always have before
You'll make it through, as you've done it successfully in the past
Time and time again I've said that I don't care
I've claimed many times that I'm indifferent
That I'm immune to gloom, that I'm hard through and through
That I'm impervious to sadness, that I have a tough exterior
But every time it matters all my words desert me
But when it's important, I can't find the right words
So anyone can hurt me -- and they do
So anyone can cause me pain - and they always manage to do so
Call in three months time and I'll be fine I know
If you call me in three months, I'll be okay - or at least I hope I will be
Well maybe not that fine, but I'll survive anyhow
Maybe not amazing, but I'll manage in any case
I won't recall the names and places of this sad occasion
I won't remember specific details of this upsetting event
But that's no consolation -- here and now
But that doesn't make my current situation feel any better
Don't ask anymore
Please refrain from asking any additional questions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DanielEscovedo
This reminds me of my childhood
@jimharris2897
Vocal gymnastics. Webber at his most sadistic. She makes it seem easy.
@KuldeepPatani
Sarah Brightman how do you do't? you won't tell though...!
@blueaardvark1717
i do love sara but her voice is way to strong for this simple soft song
@Gayalert69
Awkward
@The-Musical-Lover
I don't think Sarah is suitable for this song...
@DanielEscovedo
You clearly don't know what you're talking about
@skylarkpark8867
That's right. This song is suitable for a person who feel deep sadness and depression.