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 In 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 to Sarah Brightman's "Another Suitcase In Another Hall" represent a woman who is struggling with the end of a relationship. She admits that she doesn't expect her love affairs to last long or that her dreams will come true. This could be an indication of her past experiences with relationships, and how she has reconciled to the fact that they may not work out. She is used to trouble and anticipates it, but hates the pain and disappointment that comes with it. The repetition of the question "So what happens now?" serves to emphasize her confusion and uncertainty as she contemplates her future.
Although she tries to remain strong and uncaring, the singer reveals that she is not immune to pain and heartbreak. Despite her efforts to be tough and show that she is hard through and through, her words desert her when it matters the most. This vulnerability is especially apparent when she admits that anyone can hurt her. The repeated line "Another suitcase in another hall" suggests that this is not the first time she has gone through a breakup or been forced to move on from a relationship.
The mention of "three months' time" and how she will "be fine" could indicate that the singer believes that she will eventually move on from this heartbreak. However, the mention of how she "won't recall the names and places of this sad occasion" suggests that while she may move on, she will not forget the pain and disappointment of the present moment.
Overall, the lyrics to "Another Suitcase In Another Hall" paint a picture of a woman who is struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship. She is uncertain about the future but remains hopeful that she will eventually move on from the heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
don't expect my love affairs to last for long
I know that my love affairs won't last forever
Never fool myself that my dreams will come true
I'm never naive enough to believe that my dreams will come true
Being used to trouble I anticipate it
I'm used to trouble, so I always expect it
But all the same I hate it -- wouldn't you?
Even though I'm used to trouble, I still hate it. Wouldn't you?
So what happens now?
Now that we're breaking up, what's going to happen next?
Another suitcase in another hall
I'm leaving and taking my belongings with me
Take your picture off another wall
Remove my photo from your life
Where am I going to?
I'm unsure of where I'm headed now
You'll get by, you always have before
You'll be okay, you've been through this before
Time and time again I've said that I don't care
I've said many times that I don't care about the break-ups, but it's not true
That I'm immune to gloom, that I'm hard through and through
I try to convince myself that I'm not affected, but I'm really not immune to sadness
But every time it matters all my words desert me
When the break-up is real, I'm at a loss for words
So anyone can hurt me -- and they do
I'm vulnerable to hurt, and people take advantage of that
Call in three months time and I'll be fine I know
Three months from now, I'll be better, I hope
Well maybe not that fine, but I'll survive anyhow
Maybe I won't be completely fine, but I'll survive regardless
I won't recall the names and places of this sad occasion
Eventually, I won't remember the details of this break-up
But that's no consolation -- here and now
Right now, that doesn't make me feel any better
Don't ask anymore
Stop asking me where I'm going because I don't know
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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@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.