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).
Fly
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Is being any other place than this
'Cause she remembers having wings
But she has forgotten what it's like
To feel a paradise of bliss
And all I want to do is fly
Just fly
Just fly
I want to fly
Into the sky
I want to fly to paradise
All through the night
Into the light
I want to fly to paradise
And all she ever thinks about
Is memories of swinging through the sky
'Cause she remembers having wings
But she's forgotten what it feels like to fly
And all I want to do is fly
Just fly
And all I want to do is fly
Just fly
I want to fly
Into the sky
I want to fly to paradise
All through the night
Into the light
I want to fly to paradise
When you look into the sky
You might catch her flying by
Flying by
All she wants to do is fly
On her way to paradise
Paradise
The lyrics of Sarah Brightman’s song Fly hold a deep and metaphorical meaning. The first two lines of the song, “I know a colourful room, Where we can fly,” is a beautiful description of a room with an aura of happiness, excitement and free expression. It can be interpreted as a place where Emily can escape reality and indulge in her own imagination. She further adds to the description with, “And take a spin to the moon on Aunt Angelica's pie,” which is likely to be a metaphorical expression for the limitless opportunities, ideas and possibilities that Emily wants to embrace.
The following lines, “I am a fly, pie in the sky, Across a harvest of stars and constellations, We'll drink a star juice on Mars,” implies Emily’s airborne state of being, her freedom and perhaps, a sign of her willingness to break away from societal norms and regulations to explore and embrace her internal longings. The words “pie in the sky” is often used to suggest an idea or project that is unrealistic or unlikely to succeed but Emily looks at it differently, keeping hope alive for a brighter future full of endless and limitless potentials.
The last few lines of the song, “Miss our connection and cry, Coz I don't know why, I am a fly, The major is dead, It went to his head, We gonna fly” creates a melancholic aura of missed opportunities, unrequited love and the uncertainty of Emily’s dreams. “The Major is dead, it went to his head” is a metaphor for Emily's ambition and the hurdles that come with it. With the major hurdle of societal blocks dead, Emily feels a sense of freedom to explore even more, and as said in the last line, “we gonna fly,” Emily is ready to take the leap.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a colourful room
I am aware of a room which is brightly decorated and lively
Where we can fly
We can metaphorically take flight and escape from reality
And take a spin to the moon
We can imaginarily travel to the moon and back
On Aunt Angelica's pie
By using our imagination, we can fly and travel far, like being on a magic carpet ride
I am a fly, pie in the sky
I am a free spirit who does not limit myself and I have big dreams
Across a harvest of stars
We can journey through a vast array of stars while flying
And constellations
We can explore the formations of stars and planets that are grouped together
We'll drink
We will do something celebratory
A starjuice on Mars
We will enjoy a unique beverage on a made-up planet, Mars
Miss our connection and cry
We may regret losing touch and reminisce, causing sadness
Coz I don't know why
I do not understand why this has happened
I am a fly
I am unfettered and free to go where my imagination takes me
The major is dead
There has been a change in leadership or an obstacle, which could cause difficulty
It went to his head
This change may have led to issues, such as arrogance or poor decision making
We gonna fly
Despite any potential issues or obstacles, we will still fly and move forward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Eric E. Whitacre
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@WarhawkBeyond2040
27 years later and Fly is still one of my favourite Sarah Brightman songs ever
@magorzatamargaret294
Oh my God..is it so old? I didnt have any idea...
@johndesalvo3348
AGREED!!
@layne_aic
Thankfully, I still have my original CD when this released. It's so magical, the world she creates. 💫
@madonunezable
"Ghost in the Machinery" is my Favorite from this album along with "Murder in Maryland Park"
@jamielim5059
I love this album 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@AndreAlmeidaVEVO
Amo esse álbum
@toortiereckers8852
The most beautiful singer and lady of the world!
@israelluna8609
SUBLIME My favorite artist ever
@magorzatamargaret294
Great piece :D