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 Believe In Father Christmas
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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They said "There'll be peace on Earth"
But instead it just kept on raining
A veil of tears for the Virgin's birth
I remember one Christmas morning
A winter's light and a distant choir
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas-tree smell
And their eyes full of tinsel and fire
They sold me a dream of Christmas
They sold me a Silent Night
They told me a fairy story
Till I believed in the Israelite
And I believed in Father Christmas
And I looked at the sky with excited eyes
'Till I woke with a yawn, in the first light of dawn
And I saw him through his disguise
I wish you a hopeful Christmas
I wish you a brave New Year
All anguish, pain and sadness
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
They said "There'll be snow at Christmas"
They said "There'll be peace on Earth"
Hallelujah, Noel!
Be it Heaven or Hell
The Christmas we get we deserve
Sarah Brightman's "I Believe In Father Christmas" is a melancholy song that reflects on the commercialization and insincerity of the holiday season. The lyrics express disappointment that the promises of snow, peace, and joy during Christmas time were not fulfilled, but rather, a "veil of tears" covered the world. The song references the nativity story, where the Virgin Mary birthed baby Jesus, but instead of a joyful celebration, there is only sadness and tears.
The singer reminisces about previous Christmases, where there was a "winter's light and a distant choir," and the scent of a Christmas tree filled the air. However, the singer realizes that these memories were just a dream sold to her, a fairy tale to make her believe in something that was not real. The singer believed in Father Christmas and looked to the skies with excitement until she woke up from the dream and saw the truth behind the disguise.
However, the song ends with a hopeful message, wishing for a brave and clear path in the new year. The final line, "the Christmas we get we deserve," speaks to the theme of personal responsibility and the idea that the holiday season is what we make of it.
Line by Line Meaning
They said "There'll be snow at Christmas"
Expectations were set for a white Christmas
They said "There'll be peace on Earth"
Promises were made for a peaceful holiday
But instead it just kept on raining
Reality was far from the ideal, as it rained without end
A veil of tears for the Virgin's birth
The rain was akin to tears shed for the birth of Christ
I remember one Christmas morning
Recollection of a specific Christmas day
A winter's light and a distant choir
The scene was a cold and wintry day, with a choir in the distance
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas-tree smell
The sounds and scents of Christmas were in the air
And their eyes full of tinsel and fire
People's eyes sparkled with the lights and excitement of the occasion
They sold me a dream of Christmas
Expectations were set for the 'perfect' Christmas
They sold me a Silent Night
A peaceful, quiet holiday was promised
They told me a fairy story
Gave an idealized, romantic version of the holiday
Till I believed in the Israelite
Believed in the religious origins and story of Christmas
And I believed in Father Christmas
Believed in Santa Claus and the magic of the season
And I looked at the sky with excited eyes
Anticipation and excitement filled the singer's heart
'Till I woke with a yawn, in the first light of dawn
The reality was not as magical as expected, and the singer woke up unimpressed
And I saw him through his disguise
Realized the truth behind the 'magical' aspects of the holiday
I wish you a hopeful Christmas
Hoping for a positive holiday experience
I wish you a brave New Year
Looking forward to a new year with courage
All anguish, pain and sadness
Wishing for an end to negative emotions
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
Encouraging people to let go of emotional baggage and face the new year with a clear mind
Hallelujah, Noel!
Celebrating the holiday season
Be it Heaven or Hell
Regardless of circumstances, the holiday is still happening
The Christmas we get we deserve
The holiday is what we make of it and our attitudes determine our experiences
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Greg Lake, Peter John Sinfield, Serge Prokofieff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Artem M.
I went to the concert in Worcester last night with my mom. It was amazing. We had such a great time! WE LOVE YOU SARAH!!!!!!!!!
Sonia Elizabeth Zorrilla Lopez
You are so greatful to enjoy Sarah's concert with your mom❤
uss ear
OGMG i was there in 12.1 as well i think
Austin’s Vids
I went to the first show in Bethlehem with my mom! We had a fabulous time; phenomenal show
Darren Plumpton
SARAH BRIGHTMAN---ABSOLUTEY BRILLIANT.
ORCHESTRA---FAULTLESS.
Cecilia Mora
🌻Sigue siendo muy agradable, escuchar sus excelentes interpretaciones. Mil felicidades para el próximo 2022. 🎉🥂🎊🇲🇽🌷🌷🌷🙏
Rocco Caponi
Well done. A fitting tribute to Greg Lake. Beautiful. Thank You.
Loli Bedia Trueba
Yo escucho a Sarah ...y.no resisto hacer un comentario para decir lo linda que es ella y su voz...es adorable ,es un Ángel desde España.
Manny
I’d wish I could like this video multiple times, Sarah never disappoints me!!
Andrez Villanova
Sarah é Deusa do mundo musical!!!❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️