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).
In Paradisum
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Domine, et lux perpetua,
Requiem aeternam,
Aeternam dona eis.
Perpetua luceat [eis].
In Paradisum.
Christe eleison.
Dona eis requiem sempiternam.
In Paradisum.
Christe eleison.
In Paradisum.
The lyrics of Sarah Brightman's song "In Paradisum" are heavily influenced by the traditional Latin liturgy for the dead, known as the "Mass for the Dead" or "Requiem." The song features two repeated phrases, "Requiem aeternam dona eis" and "In Paradisum," both of which are key parts of this liturgy.
The first phrase translates to "Grant them eternal rest," indicating a hope for peace and repose for the deceased. The following line, "Domine, et lux perpetua," or "Lord, let perpetual light shine upon them," continues this theme of hoping for a calm and peaceful afterlife. The second repetition of "Requiem aeternam" replaces "Domine, et lux perpetua" with "Aeternam dona eis," which essentially means the same thing: "Grant them eternal rest."
The final phrase of the song, "In Paradisum," is a bit more complex. It literally means "In Paradise," and refers to the departure of the soul to heaven. It's common for this section of the Requiem Mass to be sung as the body is taken from the church to the cemetery, symbolizing the journey of the soul from earth to heaven. The phrase "Christe eleison," which concludes the song, is another common element of the Mass for the Dead, translating to "Christ, have mercy."
Overall, "In Paradisum" is a song that delivers a message of hope and peace, reflecting the traditional themes of the Requiem Mass. By singing this song, Brightman is both honoring the deceased and expressing a wish for a peaceful afterlife.
Line by Line Meaning
Requiem aeternam dona eis.
Bestow eternal rest upon them.
Domine, et lux perpetua,
Lord, and perpetual light,
Requiem aeternam,
Eternal rest,
Aeternam dona eis.
Grant them eternal life.
Perpetua luceat [eis].
May perpetual light shine upon them.
In Paradisum.
Into Paradise.
Christe eleison.
Christ, have mercy.
Dona eis requiem sempiternam.
Grant them eternal rest.
In Paradisum.
Into Paradise.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - DP, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, FRANK PETERSON
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