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).
Evita
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Never fool myself that my dreams will come true
Being used to trouble I anticipate it
But all the same I hate it, wouldn't you?
[Chorus]
So what happens now?
Another suitcase in another hall
Take your picture off another wall
Where am I going to?
You'll get by, you always have before
Where am I going to?
Time and time again I've said that I don't care
That I'm immune to gloom, that I'm hard through and through
But every time it matters all my words desert me
So anyone can hurt me, and they do
[Chorus]
Call in three months time and I'll be fine I know
Well maybe not that fine, but I'll survive anyhow
I won't recall the names and places of this sad occasion
But that's no consolation, here and now
[Chorus]
Don't ask anymore
The lyrics of "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" by Sarah Brightman from the musical Evita talk about the singer having yet another love affair that ends abruptly leaving her feeling lost and uncertain about her future. She confesses that she knows her relationships are usually short-lived and her dreams don't come true. However, being used to trouble, she still hates it. The chorus then poses the question of what happens now and where she's going to go after being cast aside once again. She's advised that she'll get by since she always has before, but she can't help but wonder where she's headed next.
The second verse sees the singer insisting that she's immune to sadness and hardship, that she's tough and resilient. But, when she's faced with emotional turmoil, she finds herself unable to express herself with words, making herself vulnerable to those who hurt her. In the end, she tells the person who discarded her that she'll be fine eventually, although she knows that's not wholly true. She won't remember the specifics of that sad occasion, but it provides her with little comfort.
The song's lyrics suggest the themes of love, uncertainty, and loss that people feel when they are left behind by someone they thought they loved. It explores the difficulty of coming to terms with the fact that the future is unclear and the past is not always comforting. The song's melody is quite haunting and mournful, emphasizing the feelings of sadness and emptiness in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't expect my love affairs to last for long
I have a history of short-lived relationships and don't have high hopes for longevity in love.
Never fool myself that my dreams will come true
I am a realist and don't delude myself into thinking that my aspirations will inevitably come to fruition.
Being used to trouble I anticipate it
I have faced adversity before and have learned to expect its presence in any situation.
But all the same I hate it, wouldn't you?
Despite my preparation for hardship, I don't enjoy its occurrence, and I assume others wouldn't either.
[Chorus] So what happens now? Another suitcase in another hall
As a result of my transitory lifestyle, I face yet another departure from a home I've occupied temporarily.
So what happens now? Take your picture off another wall
Before leaving, I must remove any semblance of me from the space I once claimed as my own.
Where am I going to? You'll get by, you always have before
As I move onwards, I am unsure of where I will end up, but you consoled any previous doubts by citing my resilience.
Where am I going to?
I'm still unsure about what my future holds.
Time and time again I've said that I don't care
I often profess my indifference to certain emotions, even though it isn't entirely true.
That I'm immune to gloom, that I'm hard through and through
I've convinced myself that I am invulnerable to sadness and hardship.
But every time it matters all my words desert me
As soon as a situation demands an emotional response, the defenses I've erected fail, and I'm left feeling exposed and vulnerable.
So anyone can hurt me, and they do
Precisely because I claim hardness and invincibility, others feel compelled to test that façade, and they exploit any weaknesses they find.
[Chorus]
As I face yet another departure and uncertainty about my future, I again wonder what the future holds.
Call in three months time and I'll be fine I know
I may require time to process and recover, but I am confident that I will ultimately be okay.
Well maybe not that fine, but I'll survive anyhow
While I don't expect a full recovery, I know that I can withstand the situation.
I won't recall the names and places of this sad occasion
Eventually, this event will become a distant memory, and I will forget its specific details.
But that's no consolation, here and now
However, at the moment, that knowledge doesn't make it any easier to bear the sadness or pain of the moment.
[Chorus]
As I try to deal with my emotions and face my uncertain future, the chorus again expresses my confusion and uncertainty.
Don't ask anymore
I don't want to talk about it anymore or dwell on its impact, so let's move on and not discuss the situation further.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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@elancanuel2911
The very first time, i've heard this song when I was 29 years old, yet now I am 71 years old this song never fade at all. Beautifully composed.
@ericschoepen1268
But also more beautiful because of such good Female voice......Sarah Brightman, hey.?...Enjoy and good wishes to you !
@EvaKatona-tk7jv
Sarah Brightman olyan átéléssel énekli ezt a gyönyörű dalt. Egyszerűen fantasztikus zene és ez csodálatos hang. Teljesen egyedi előadás! Élmény volt meghallgatni! 🙏🎙❤️
@petermccracken2247
ALWAYS A CLASSIC !! Sarah Brightman - BEAUTIFUL VOICE, TO A BEAUTIFUL LADY !!
WELL DONE !!! 😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍
@ivanacarolinatolaba6230
La Amooooooo!!! Siempre la Amé!!! Sara!!! Una grán Artista!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@frankpaul3479
surely one of the best female voalists ever. what a joy she has brought to us. bringing classical music to the mainstream audiences is her claim to fame, in my opinion. what a treasure. have loved her ever since she walked onto top of the pops with 'starship trouper' then followed her through her small walk on parts such as cats, wow what a voice i said to myself when she played one of the cats and to my surprise saw that it was one of the girls from hot gossip. then she transcended to a whole different level, for me, with her classical style. what a talent. what a joy.
@rogerramjet7567
EXTRAORDINARY!! 👍👍😀
@hermanbishop2043
I had the distinct honor and pleasure of having seen Sarah perform live in Albany, NY. Superb is an understatement!
@kingdomofnolandcolnzy464
This is the clearest, purest, simpliest version of that masterpiece, Bravo!
@severinomartin
I'm Argentine, thank you Mrs. Sarah for interpreting it's a beautiful song--
beautiful woman thank you