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).
I Am Going To Like It Here
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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There is something about the place,
An encouraging atmosphere,
Like the smile on a friendly face.
There is something about the place,
So caressing and warm it is,
Like the smile on a friendly face,
So caressing and warm it is,
All the people are so sincere,
Like a port in the storm it is,
I am going to like it here.
All the people are so sincere,
There's especially one I like.
I am going to like it here,
It's the father's first son I like.
There's especially one I like,
There is something about his face.
It's the father's first son I like,
He's the reason I love the place.
There is something about his face,
I would follow him anywhere.
If he goes to another place
I am going to like it there.
There is something about his face,
I would follow him anywhere.
If he goes to another place
I am going to like it there.
In this song, Sarah Brightman's character is expressing her positive feelings about a new place that she has come to. She feels that there is something special about the place that makes her feel welcome and encouraged, like the smile on a friendly face. The atmosphere is warm and comforting to her, almost like a port in a storm. She finds the people to be sincere and she particularly likes the father's first son. There is something about his face that she finds captivating, and she would follow him anywhere. The song repeats the assertion that she is going to like it here, and that she would continue to like any other place that this special person went to.
The lyrics are fairly straightforward, but Brightman's performance adds warmth and depth to the song. There is a sense of longing and romance in her voice that makes it clear that there is more than just a friendly connection between her and the father's son. It's possible to interpret the song as being about falling in love with a particular person and feeling like that connection makes any place feel like home. Alternatively, it could be about finding a sense of belonging and contentment in a new location after feeling lost or adrift.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the power of connection and the way that people and places can shape our experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I am going to like it here.
The singer feels optimistic about the place and their future there.
There is something about the place,
The place has a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
An encouraging atmosphere,
The environment gives the singer a sense of motivation and support.
Like the smile on a friendly face.
The artist perceives the atmosphere to be as comforting as a happy, welcoming face.
So caressing and warm it is,
The environment is soothing and comforting.
All the people are so sincere,
The community is full of genuine and honest individuals.
Like a port in the storm it is,
The environment and community provide a sense of security and protection during difficult times.
There's especially one I like.
The artist is drawn to one particular person in the community.
It's the father's first son I like.
The person the artist is drawn to is the eldest child of the father figure in the community.
There is something about his face.
The artist finds the person's appearance attractive in some way.
He's the reason I love the place.
The person the singer is drawn to makes the place special and enjoyable for them.
I would follow him anywhere.
The artist has strong feelings for the person and would willingly go with them wherever they go.
If he goes to another place,
The singer is willing to leave the current place behind to be with the person.
I am going to like it there.
The singer believes they will enjoy any place as long as they are with the person they are drawn to.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS
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