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).
Early One Morning
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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I heard a maid singing in the valley below,
"Oh don't deceive me,
Oh do not leave me!
How could you use a poor maiden so?"
"Oh gay is the garland, fresh are the roses
I've culled from the garden to bind on thy brow.
Oh do not leave me!
How could you use a poor maiden so?"
"Remember the vows that you made to your Mary,
Remember the bow are where you vow'd to be true,
Oh don't deceive me,
Oh never leave me!
How could you use a poor maiden so?"
Thus sung the poor maiden, her sorrow bewailing,
Thus sung the poos maiden in the valley below,
"O don't deceive me,
O do not leave me!
How could you use a poor maiden so?"
In Sarah Brightman's "Early One Morning," the singer witnesses a heartbroken woman singing in the valley below as the sun begins to rise. The woman pleads with her lover, who has either left or is planning to leave her, and expresses her pain and disbelief that he could betray a simple, innocent woman such as herself. She reminds him of the promises he made to her and asks how he could be so cruel to a poor, helpless maiden. The woman's lament is a poignant depiction of the universal struggle for love and the pain that comes with betrayal and heartbreak.
The lyrics of "Early One Morning" are evocative of the folk ballad tradition, where ordinary people expressed themselves musically through storytelling. The song is a classic example of the ballad form, where a narrative is presented in a simple, straightforward manner, often focusing on a single event or emotion. The structure of the song is simple, with a repeating refrain that emphasizes the woman's pain and longing for her lover. Brightman's ethereal voice adds a haunting quality to the song, making the listener feel as though they too are witnessing the scene in the valley below.
Overall, "Early One Morning" is a heartbreaking and beautiful song that captures the essence of the ballad tradition. The simplicity and honesty of the lyrics, combined with Brightman's haunting vocals, create a powerful emotional impact that stays with the listener long after the song has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Early one morning, just as the sun was rising,
At sunrise, I heard a maid singing in the valley below.
"Oh don't deceive me,
Don't lie to me,
Oh do not leave me!
Don't abandon me!
How could you use a poor maiden so?"
Why would you take advantage of a vulnerable girl?
"Oh gay is the garland, fresh are the roses
Here, I've picked some fresh flowers to adorn you with.
I've culled from the garden to bind on thy brow.
I've picked them specifically for you.
Oh don't deceive me,
Don't lie to me,
Oh do not leave me!
Don't abandon me!
How could you use a poor maiden so?"
Why would you take advantage of a vulnerable girl?
"Remember the vows that you made to your Mary,
Remember the promises you made to your other lover,
Remember the bow are where you vow'd to be true,
Remember the moments you promised to always be faithful,
Oh don't deceive me,
Don't lie to me,
Oh never leave me!
Don't ever abandon me!
How could you use a poor maiden so?"
Why would you take advantage of a vulnerable girl?
Thus sung the poor maiden, her sorrow bewailing,
The sad girl sang her lament,
Thus sung the poor maiden in the valley below,
She sang alone, in the lowlands.
"O don't deceive me,
Don't lie to me,
O do not leave me!
Don't abandon me!
How could you use a poor maiden so?"
Why would you take advantage of a vulnerable girl?
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELMORE JAMES, MARSHALL SEHORN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
maria petronilho
I learned this song at school when I was a child.
Aprendi esta canção na escola, quando era criança :)
Atreyfabian
She sings sooooooooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!
Alejandra Monjardin
I love it!
blueashke
This song will always be from Pollyanna (1960) to me (which is how I found this when my ex pointed out that it was a full song, not just what I learned from the movie.)
SigridS
Amazing song!! Very cool video!! :D
globalaffair
Lovely! Serene, another good recording.
Jeffrey Schmidt
I Love it
Caitlin
The knife of never letting go
nina
chaos walking :)
Disaster Bear
Monsters of Men ❤️