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).
Everything Alright
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Problems that upset you, oh
Don't you know
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And we want you to sleep well tonight
Let the world turn without you tonight
If we try, we'll get by, so forget all about us tonight
Sleep and I shall soothe you, calm you, and anoint you
Myrrh for your hot forehead, oh
Then you'll feel
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And it's cool, and the ointment's sweet
For the fire in your head and feet
Close your eyes, close your eyes
And relax, think of nothing tonight
Everything's alright, yes, everything's alright, yes
Woman, your fine ointment, brand new and expensive
Could have been saved for the poor
Why has it been wasted? We could have raised maybe
Three hundred silver pieces or more
People who are hungry, people who are starving
They matter more than your feet and hair!
Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to
Problems that upset you, oh
Don't you know
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And we want you to sleep well tonight
Let the world turn without you tonight
If we try, we'll get by, so forget all about us tonight
Everything's alright, yes, everything's alright, yes
Surely you're not saying we have the resources
To save the poor from their lot?
There will be poor always, pathetically struggling
Look at the good things you've got
Think while you still have me!
Move while you still see me!
You'll be lost, you'll be so, so sorry when I'm gone
Sleep and I shall soothe you, calm you and anoint you
Myrrh for your hot forehead
Then you'll feel
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And it's cool and the ointment's sweet
For the fire in your head and feet
Close your eyes, close your eyes, and relax
Think of nothing tonight (Close your eyes, close your eyes, and relax)
(Think of nothing tonight)
Close your eyes, close your eyes, and relax (Everything's alright, yes, everything's alright, yes)
Think of nothing tonight (Close your eyes, close your eyes, and relax)
(Think of nothing tonight)
"Everything's Alright" is a song from the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, and it is sung by Mary Magdalene. The lyrics have a double meaning - on the surface, they are soothing and reassuring, telling Jesus not to worry because everything will be alright in the end. But they also have an underlying critique of the societal norms of the time, as Mary laments the waste of money on fine ointments instead of using it to help the poor and hungry.
The first verse urges the listener not to get upset about their problems, as everything will be alright. Mary implores Jesus to sleep well and let the world turn without him for a night, reassuring him that if they try, they will get by. Mary then soothes Jesus with myrrh, telling him that everything is cool and that the ointment is sweet for the fire on his head and feet.
The second verse calls out the waste of the fine ointment and the money that could have been used to help the poor. Mary points out that hungry and starving people matter more than one's own feet and hair. She urges Jesus to think about this while he still has her, and reminds him that he will be lost and sorry when she's gone.
Overall, the song has a message of reassurance and comfort, while also critiquing societal norms and the way people prioritize their possessions over the needs of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to Problems that upset you, oh Don't you know
Don't give in to the problems and worries that bother you. Don't you realize that everything is fine?
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine And we want you to sleep well tonight Let the world turn without you tonight If we try, we'll get by, so forget all about us tonight
Everything is good, and we want you to rest peacefully tonight. Let the world turn without you and forget about us. If we work together, we'll overcome any challenges.
Sleep and I shall soothe you, calm you, and anoint you Myrrh for your hot forehead, oh Then you'll feel Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine And it's cool, and the ointment's sweet For the fire in your head and feet Close your eyes, close your eyes And relax, think of nothing tonight
Sleep, and I'll comfort you, relax you, and heal you with Myrrh ointment on your forehead. You'll feel at ease, and the ointment will cool you down and soothe the fire in your head and feet. Shut your eyes, unwind, and don't think about anything tonight.
Woman, your fine ointment, brand new and expensive Could have been saved for the poor Why has it been wasted? We could have raised maybe Three hundred silver pieces or more People who are hungry, people who are starving They matter more than your feet and hair!
Your costly ointment could have been used to feed the poor instead of lavishing it on yourself. We could have earned a substantial sum of money to help people who are starving and hungry. They're more important than your vanity and appearance.
Surely you're not saying we have the resources To save the poor from their lot? There will be poor always, pathetically struggling Look at the good things you've got Think while you still have me! Move while you still see me! You'll be lost, you'll be so, so sorry when I'm gone
Are you claiming that we have enough resources to rescue the poor from their fate? There will always be needy individuals who are fighting. Instead, appreciate the positive things you currently possess. Consider your options while I'm still with you. When I'm gone, you'll be lost and feel deep remorse.
Think of nothing tonight (Close your eyes, close your eyes, and relax) (Think of nothing tonight) Close your eyes, close your eyes, and relax (Everything's alright, yes, everything's alright, yes) Think of nothing tonight (Close your eyes, close your eyes, and relax) (Think of nothing tonight)
Clear your mind tonight. (Close your eyes, close your eyes, and relax) (Think of nothing tonight) Relax and shut your eyes. (Everything's alright, yes, everything's alright, yes) Don't think about anything tonight. (Close your eyes, close your eyes, and relax) (Think of nothing tonight)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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