Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is a British recording artist, actres… Read Full Bio ↴Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is a British recording artist, actress, songwriter and dancer, largely credited for being a pioneer of Classical Crossover. She sings songs in many languages including English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Italian, Russian, Hindi, and Mandarin.

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).

Eden
Sarah Brightman Lyrics

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Did you ever think of me,
As your best friend.
Did I ever think of you,
I'm not complaining.

I never tried to feel.
I never tried to feel.
This vibration.

I never tried to reach.
I never tried to reach.
Your Eden.

(Your Eden, your Eden.)

Did I ever think of you,
As my enemy.
Did you ever think of me,
I'm complaining.

I never tried to feel.
I never tried to feel.
This vibration.
I never tried to reach.
I never tried to reach.
Your Eden.

(Your Eden, your Eden.)

I never tried to feel.

I never tried to
(Your Eden.)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sarah Brightman's song "Eden" depict the hurt and confusion that can come from unrequited love. The singer is clearly in a deep infatuation with someone who does not reciprocate these feelings. They wonder if this person ever thought of them as a best friend, but ultimately acknowledge that they never tried to reach "Eden", or a romantic relationship, with them. The repetition of "I never tried to feel" and "I never tried to reach" highlights the singer's regret for not taking the chance to pursue a deeper connection with this person.

The chorus of the song, with its haunting refrain of "Your Eden, your Eden," adds to the sense of longing and unfulfilled desire. The singer is aware that their crush has something special that they cannot fully understand, something that sets them apart and makes them unattainable. The song's instrumentation, with its sweeping strings and ethereal vocals, enhances this emotional intensity and creates an almost otherworldly atmosphere.

Line by Line Meaning

Did you ever think of me,
Have you ever considered my presence?

As your best friend.
As the person closest to you?

Did I ever think of you,
Have I ever pondered your role?

I'm not complaining.
I'm not voicing dissatisfaction.

I never tried to feel.
I never made an attempt to experience emotion.

This vibration.
This sensation.

I never tried to reach.
I never made an attempt to touch or access.

Your Eden.
Your perfect paradise.

(Your Eden, your Eden.)
(Your perfect paradise, your perfect paradise.)

Did I ever think of you,
Have I ever pondered your role?

As my enemy.
As someone who opposes me?