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).

Happy Christmas
Sarah Brightman Lyrics

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And so this is Christmas
And what you have done?
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dearest ones
The old and the young

A very merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and for poor ones

The war is so wrong
And so this is Christmas
For black and for white
for yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
A war is over!
If you want!

War is over!
Now!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sarah Brightman's song "Happy Christmas" convey a message of peace, love, and unity during the festive season. The song starts by acknowledging the passing year and the beginning of a new one. Then it asks the listeners, "what have they done?". It could be interpreted as an introspective question, or perhaps a reflection on what the world has accomplished this year. Sarah then reminds us to have fun and enjoy the company of our loved ones, regardless of age or status. She wishes us a merry Christmas and a happy new year but also urges us to hope for a good one without any fear. The lyrics then shift to a more profound message that addresses the reality of the world's conflicts. Sarah highlights the fact that everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or social status, can unite to promote peace and end war. She reminds us that it's within our power to make a change if we wish it to be so. The song ends with a powerful uplifting message, that we can end wars if we choose to.

Line by Line Meaning

And so this is Christmas
The time has arrived for Christmas celebrations

And what you have done?
Have you made the most of the year that has passed?

Another year over
The current year has come to an end

And a new one just begun
A new year has commenced

I hope you have fun
I wish that you have a joyful Christmas

The near and the dearest ones
The people closest to your heart

The old and the young
Both the elderly and the young ones

A very merry Christmas
A warm and happy Christmas

And a happy new year
May the coming year bring you happiness

Let's hope it's a good one
Wishing for a positive year ahead

Without any fear
Free from worry and anxiety