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).
Dreamers
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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There are dreamers who don't believe in time
Only dreamers have worlds where they can fly far away.
Certain dreamers have kingdoms they will build,
Filled with treasures and dragons to be killed
Only dreamers have wings with which to fly far away.
While others dream of being tall
And there are people who don't dream at all.
Dreamers have shooting stars they chase,
There are others with nightmares they must face.
Sometimes dreamers are forced to leave their dreams far away.
And there are people who don't dream at all.
Sometimes you need to take the time
To find treasures and mountains we can climb.
And maybe we dream to change the way that we feel,
'Cause to dreamers the real world can be unreal.
Sarah Brightman's song 'Dreamers' is an ode to people who dream, imagine, and aspire to achieve something beyond the concrete reality of daily life. The opening line of the song "Dreamers have mountains they will climb" signifies that dreamers have lofty goals and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve them just like a mountain climber who doesn't give up until they reach the summit. Dreamers are not confined by the shackles of time and are free to fly far away in their own world. The song highlights that only dreamers have the wings to fly away from the harsh realities of life and escape into their imagination.
The verses further elaborate on how dreamers add colors to our drab world by building kingdoms filled with treasures and dragons, chasing shooting stars, and leaving behind their nightmares. The chorus emphasizes that not everyone dreams, and some people are content with the predictable path of life, while others must overcome obstacles to achieve greatness. The bridge of the song concludes with a message of hope, indicating that dreams can serve as a catalyst to evoke change in the way we perceive the world around us. Perhaps dreaming enables us to reach our full potential and attain what we thought was unattainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamers have mountains they will climb
There are individuals who aspire to achieve great heights.
There are dreamers who don't believe in time
Certain dreamers don't feel like keeping track of time- they're too busy living in the moment.
Only dreamers have worlds where they can fly far away.
Imagination creates the possibility of visiting a whole other universe without leaving the comfort of where you are.
Certain dreamers have kingdoms they will build,
Some people dream of putting their energies and resources toward building an empire.
Filled with treasures and dragons to be killed
Within this kingdom lies great wealth and challenges to be conquered.
Only dreamers have wings with which to fly far away.
The dreamer's imagination can transport them anywhere they desire through the power of thoughts and reflections.
Some people dream of being rich,
Different people have different ideas of success- for some, money is everything.
While others dream of being tall
For others, physical height and stature represent success.
And there are people who don't dream at all.
Some just don't believe in setting aspirations, instead living each day as it comes.
Dreamers have shooting stars they chase,
There are those who strive to achieve a perfect shot that's hard to come by.
There are others with nightmares they must face.
Alternatively, others are plagued by deep fears that they cannot shake.
Sometimes dreamers are forced to leave their dreams far away.
Life circumstances can sometimes cause dreams to become unattainable and feel like they're out of reach.
And there are people who don't dream at all.
Some individuals are not open to the possibility of dreaming and goal-setting.
Sometimes you need to take the time
Occasionally, it's necessary to sit back and ponder an issue in life.
To find treasures and mountains we can climb.
Reflection can often lead to discovering aspirations and goals that were once hidden or overlooked.
And maybe we dream to change the way that we feel,
Sometimes, we set our sights on something new because we're seeking a change in our day-to-day emotions.
'Cause to dreamers the real world can be unreal.
Through the lens of someone who dreams often, the world they live in seems unreal at times because of the extraordinary possibilities their imagination present.
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