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).
Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Holy wisdom, love most bright
Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring
Soar to uncreated light
Word of God, our flesh that fashioned
With the fire of life impassioned
Striving still to Truth unknown
Soaring, dying 'round Thy throne
The song "Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring" by Sarah Brightman is a beautiful hymn that talks about the joy and love that Jesus Christ brings to humanity. The lyrics describe Jesus as both holy wisdom and love that shines the brightest. The song talks about how our souls are drawn towards Jesus, and we aspire to reach the uncreated light that he represents.
The second part of the lyrics talk about the fact that Jesus is the word of God, who became flesh to reveal the truth to humanity. The lyrics describe Jesus as a passionate creator who strives to reveal the unknown truth to us. The hymn ends with the image of souls soaring and dying around Jesus' throne, meaning that Jesus’ love is so intense and all-encompassing that it can make us feel both alive and yet ready to pass on.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, joy of man's desiring
Jesus, who is the source of happiness for all mankind
Holy wisdom, love most bright
Wisdom and love that are pure and bright, only found in Jesus
Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring
Our souls yearning to be drawn closer to Jesus
Soar to uncreated light
To reach for the light that is eternal and not of this world, which is only possible through Jesus
Word of God, our flesh that fashioned
Jesus, who is God's Word and who created our flesh
With the fire of life impassioned
Filled with the passion and energy of life that only Jesus can give
Striving still to Truth unknown
Continuing to work towards the unknown truth that can only be found in Jesus
Soaring, dying 'round Thy throne
Rising towards heaven to be with Jesus, even in death
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Carsten Heusmann, Frank Peter, Dp
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