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).
Dive
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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From space, the planet is the territory
Not of humans, but of the whale
The opening lyrics of Sarah Brightman's "Dive" paints a vivid picture of the Earth as seen from space. The blue planet is observed as a territory belonging not to humans, but to whales. This reflects the idea that the ocean is a place where massive and complex beings thrive and move beneath the surface, far beyond the reach of humankind. Brightman's metaphor of the planet as a whale's territory asserts the idea that the ocean is not merely a place to be conquered or utilized by humans, but an environment in its own right that we must respect and learn from.
As the song progresses, the lyrics begin to take on a more visceral quality. Brightman sings of the need to let go and surrender oneself to the vastness of the ocean, with repeated choruses of "dive into unknown waters." The language here is suggestive of the need for adventure, for discovering new things about ourselves and the world around us. But there is also a sense of vulnerability and surrender that comes with diving into the unknown - the uncertainty, the depths, the dangers that come with the act of letting go. Yet these lyrics suggest that it is only by taking such risks that we can truly grow and experience the fullness of life.
Interesting Facts:
1) "Dive" was originally released in 1993 on Sarah Brightman's album "Dive".
2) It was one of the first songs ever recorded in space, as Brightman famously flew on the Soyuz TM-12 mission to the Russian space station Mir in 1991.
3) The song's music video was shot in the Bahamas and features footage of Brightman swimming with dolphins.
4) "Dive" was the first single released from the album of the same name and quickly became a fan favorite.
5) The album "Dive" was a departure from Brightman's earlier classical work, blending new age and electronic elements with her signature operatic vocals.
6) The lyrics to "Dive" were written by Brightman's then-husband Andrew Lloyd Webber.
7) The song has been covered by other artists, including Belgian singer An Pierlé.
8) Brightman's experience in space and on the Soyuz mission heavily influenced the themes of the album and the lyrics of "Dive".
9) The song was included on Brightman's 2004 retrospective album "Classics: The Best of Sarah Brightman"
10) In a live setting, "Dive" is often part of a medley that includes other songs from the "Dive" album, such as "Captain Nemo" and "Once in a Lifetime."
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Line by Line Meaning
From space, the planet is blue
Viewed from afar, Earth appears as a blue-colored celestial body.
Not of humans, but of the whale
This planet is dominantly inhabited by whales instead of human beings.
Slowly, the camera moves in
The camera gradually approaches Earth.
Closer to her subject, she begins to awaken
Getting nearer to the planet makes the observer feel more alive.
First, there's the air
The initial thing that captures one's attention is the atmosphere.
Thin and shimmering, breathing in and out
The air is thin and it shines while it moves in and out of our lungs.
Next, there's the land
The observer then notices the physical topography of the planet.
Mountains and snow, the homes of the Gaea's seed
Various landscapes such as mountains, snow, and other regions are where Gaea's seed flourishes.
Down by the shore, there's the end of the world
At the shore, everything seems to come to a halt, and the limit of the planet's existence is seen here.
Huge and pink, the perfect creatures
Majestic and pink are the beautiful sea creatures which seem to fit into the environment effortlessly.
Down, down, down, go deeper now
Diving deeper into the ocean is the task at hand now.
Without a sound, without a motion
This plunge is taken silently, and without any sound or movement.
The silence closes in
As the dive gets deeper and deeper, it becomes quieter and quieter.
Closer to the bottom
The observer is now very near to the seabed.
Further from the sun
Since no light penetrates to the deepest parts of the ocean, it feels like being farther away from the sun.
Still our splendid barouche moves on
Despite the darkness, the explorer's vehicle moves persistently.
Through the pull of the waters
The vehicle is traveling through the pull of the water's forces.
Still our splendid barouche moves on
The explorer's vehicle continues to move unwaveringly.
Deeper now, deeper into the blue
Going deeper and deeper into the blue sea is the aim now.
Gentlemen, it is time to explore
It is now time to begin the exploration and discovery process.
Deeper into the darkness
The dive is now going into complete darkness.
Coral cities, cities for fishes
The seabed has beautiful coral cities that function as homes for the fish.
Feathers, flowers, pearls and swans
The ocean bed has delicate treasures, such as feathers, flowers, pearls, and swans.
The beautiful bones of the deathly undertow
The beautiful, yet dangerous, aspects of the ocean's undertow, can be found amongst the bones resting on the bottom of the sea.
Past the blacks and the whites and the grays
As we go further past the surface, away from the colors, we only see blacks, whites, and grays.
Past the stars, and the seaweed sways
As stars become less visible, the seaweed begins to sway along with the current of the water.
Hazy, end of term papers, cramming for an exam
As we go deeper, it feels like cramming studies for an upcoming exam, which is starting to feel overwhelming.
And the ocean will come and swallow us up
The profound blue color and the overwhelming depth of the ocean can make one feel like being swallowed up.
Dive
The track is entitled Dive.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK PETERSON
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Rogério Soares
Música linda , conjunto músical espetacular , belas paisagem , in love Sarah brightman , Brazil 2022
Brandao Soares
Eu amo muito ouvir essa música em especial apaixonada pela natureza me expira todo momento divino em uma sensação inexplicável pra essa canção conjunto de notas músicas show milhões de parabéns Sara Brightman enfim todos que participou... 😍😍👏👏👏👏
Zuleide Moura
Música linda linda de ouvir uma das melhores dessa cantora 😀😀😀😀😀😀
Olya Sova
Very atmospheric album, love it
Zuleide Moura
Muito linda essa música que voz essa cantora tem
Gomes de Oliveira
Essa música me transporta a belíssimos lugares à beira mar 🌎🌊
Maria Valdirene
É verdade é linda de mais vc viaja
David Valenzuela
Great song for the heart ❤️
Davis Germain
interesting album - wish she would do more stuff like this
h4rp4g4n
Fly to paradise