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 Don't Know How To Love Him
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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What to do, how to move him.
I've been changed, yes really changed.
In these past few days, when I've seen myself,
I seem like someone else.
I don't know how to take this.
I don't see why he moves me.
And I've had so many men before,
In very many ways,
He's just one more.
Should I bring him down?
Should I scream and shout?
Should I speak of love,
Let my feelings out?
I never thought I'd come to this.
What's it all about?
Don't you think it's rather funny,
I should be in this position.
I'm the one who's always been
So calm, so cool, no lover's fool,
Running every show.
He scares me so.
I never thought I'd come to this.
What's it all about?
Yet, if he said he loved me,
I'd be lost. I'd be frightened.
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope.
I'd turn my head. I'd back away.
I wouldn't want to know.
He scares me so.
I want him so.
I love him so.
Sarah Brightman's song "I Don't Know How to Love Him" is a powerful ballad that illustrates the emotional confusion and vulnerability of a woman who is falling in love. The lyrics are written from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus, who finds herself attracted to him in a way that she does not understand or know how to handle. She is torn between her feelings for Jesus and her fear of being hurt or rejected by him.
The song begins with Mary admitting that she doesn't know how to love Jesus, and she is unsure of how to approach him. She sings that she has been changed by her recent experiences with him and that she wants him, but she is still frightened and doesn't understand why he affects her so deeply. Mary compares Jesus to other men she has known, saying that he is "just a man." However, she acknowledges that her feelings for him are different and that she is struggling to understand them.
As the song progresses, Mary becomes more conflicted, wondering whether she should express her love for Jesus or keep it hidden. She recognizes that her calm and composed demeanor has changed, and she is no longer in control. Mary acknowledges that Jesus scares her and that she never thought she would be in this position. She is confused and doesn't understand what it all means.
In conclusion, "I Don't Know How to Love Him" is a powerful song about the confusion and vulnerability of falling in love. Sarah Brightman's stunning vocals and emotional performance bring the lyrics to life, making it a memorable and timeless ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know how to love him.
I am not sure how to express my love to him.
What to do, how to move him.
I am unsure of how to get close to him or make him reciprocate my feelings.
I've been changed, yes really changed.
I have undergone a significant transformation in my attitudes and emotions since I met him.
In these past few days, when I've seen myself,
Recently, I have become more self-aware and reflective due to my interactions with him.
I seem like someone else.
I feel as though I have become a different person since falling for him.
I don't know how to take this.
I am uncertain about how to respond to the intensity of my emotions for him.
I don't see why he moves me.
I cannot explain why I am so attracted to him and affected by his presence.
He's a man. He's just a man.
He is a human being, with flaws and shortcomings like anyone else.
And I've had so many men before,
I have been in relationships with many other men previously.
In very many ways,
In various different circumstances and situations.
He's just one more.
He is simply another man in a long line of past relationships.
Should I bring him down?
Should I lower his expectations, or try to make him feel inferior?
Should I scream and shout?
Should I express my frustration and anger towards him?
Should I speak of love,
Should I confess my love to him?
Let my feelings out?
Should I express my emotions and show vulnerability?
I never thought I'd come to this.
I never expected to feel so confused and conflicted about love and relationships.
What's it all about?
What is the true meaning and purpose behind my emotions and feelings towards him?
Don't you think it's rather funny,
Is it not ironic and amusing that I, of all people, am in this situation?
I should be in this position.
I am not the type of person who typically falls in love so deeply and completely.
I'm the one who's always been
In the past, I have been known for being
So calm, so cool, no lover's fool,
Unemotional and pragmatic when it came to romantic relationships.
Running every show.
In control of my life and my relationships with men.
He scares me so.
He intimidates me due to the depth of my feelings for him.
Yet, if he said he loved me,
However, if he were to confess his love to me,
I'd be lost. I'd be frightened.
I would feel overwhelmed and unprepared to handle that level of emotional intimacy.
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope.
I would not be able to deal with the intensity of my emotions for him.
I'd turn my head. I'd back away.
I would try to avoid confrontations or conversations about our feelings for each other.
I wouldn't want to know.
I would try to suppress and deny my true emotions towards him.
I want him so.
Despite my fears and doubts, I am deeply in love with him and desire to be with him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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Hernan Ladera
I don't know how to love him
What to do, how to move him
I've been changed, yes really changed
In these past few days, when I've seen myself
I seem like someone else
I don't know how to take this
I don't see why he moves me
He's a man. He's just a man
And I've had so many men before
In very many ways
He's just one more
Should I bring him down?
Should I scream and shout?
Should I speak of love
Let my feelings out?
I never thought I'd come to this
What's it all about?
Don't you think it's rather funny
I should be in this position
I'm the one who's always been
So calm, so cool, no lover's fool
Running every show
He scares me so
I never thought I'd come to this
What's it all about?
Yet, if he said he loved me
I'd be lost. I'd be frightened
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope
I'd turn my head, I'd back away
I wouldn't want to know
He scares me so
I want him so
I love him so
Ansh Dhot
Just for my reference ;)
I don't know how to love him
What to do, how to move him
I've been changed, yes really changed
In these past few days, when I've seen myself
I seem like someone else
I don't know how to take this
I don't see why he moves me
He's a man. He's just a man
And I've had so many men before
In very many ways
He's just one more
Should I bring him down?
Should I scream and shout?
Should I speak of love
Let my feelings out?
I never thought I'd come to this
What's it all about?
Don't you think it's rather funny
I should be in this position
I'm the one who's always been
So calm, so cool, no lover's fool
Running every show
He scares me so
I never thought I'd come to this
What's it all about?
Yet, if he said he loved me
I'd be lost. I'd be frightened
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope
I'd turn my head. I'd back away
I wouldn't want to know
He scares me so
I want him so
I love him so
Gregor Hass
I don't know how to love him. What to do, how to move him.
I've been changed, yes really changed.
In these past few days, when I've seen myself, I seem like someone else.
I don't know how to take this. I don't see why he moves me.
He's a man. He's just a man.
And I've had so many men before, In very many ways,
He's just one more.
Should I bring him down? Should I scream and shout?
Should I speak of love, Let my feelings out?
I never thought I'd come to this. What's it all about?
Don't you think it's rather funny, I should be in this position.
I'm the one who's always been So calm, so cool, no lover's fool,
Running every show. He scares me so.
I never thought I'd come to this. What's it all about?
Yet, if he said he loved me, I'd be lost. I'd be frightened.
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope. I'd turn my head. I'd back away.
I wouldn't want to know. He scares me so.
I want him so. I love him so.
Jackie Mcmeekin
Sarah Bright man is so talented. This song is from “Jesus Christ Super Star”. I think this is the best song from that play/movie. Andrew Lloyd Webber composed the music. And what a brilliant writer/composer he is. He is only person who has ever had three plays on Broadway at the same time!!!
Patrick McKinley
Hi 👋 Jackie, how are you doing?
CanadianGal
An angels voice. I skated to this many years ago. You can just feel the music. It moves you. Yvonne Elliman sang it in the Jesus Christ Soundtrack- worth a listen. So much heart in her version.
Cyndy A Meehan
JESUS CHRIST , SUPER STAR WAS THE PLAY ,WAY WAY BACK , THAT GRAMMAR SCHOOL TOOK US TO
JYC Sonata
This was one of my mother's favorite song 😍 she used to sang this when my father was still alive. As I grow older I had a realization,my mama once said she doesn't loved my papa
(IT CAME FROM THE TITLE OF THIS SONG,I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM 😅) at first feels like she forced to marry him. Who would have thought that their marriage would reached 37years with 10 children 😅 and 25 grandchildren. Now I still felt the pained what my mama been through,its been 3years since my papa pass away and My mama Still Love Him, Till death do they part.
Raymundo ruel Galvez
It's all.about Jesus💖👍☝glory to His name !
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💖💖✝️😀👍
Paul Lynn
TEN STAR SONG,BEST RENDITION EVER.Other renditions have more hits but they are prejudiced,she is one of the all time best singers in the world! Go Sarah Brightman!
What Happened When
This is perfection! Her voice is so crystal clear. This song always brings me to tears, to the point where I feel the emotion move through me and there is no stopping the tears. Happens EVERY time I listen to it. This version, and the one by Helen Reddy, are my favorites, although all the other versions are truly beautiful.
Robert Johnson
God love you all and we should all love him who created us we are all members of one body in Christ yeah