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).
Murder in Mairyland Park
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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If she'd looked she would have seen it
He was standing all night
'Cross the street very still
And they go out so easily
The street lamps
The cars come and go
But I see you too clearly
I don't trust myself anymore
If it's all true just say it
I may already know that sound when it's over
The sidewalks will carry you home.
The lyrics of Sarah Brightman's song "Murder in Maryland Park" convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty, with the singer grappling with their own perceptions and understanding of a violent incident. The first lines, "Things that happen just once / If she'd looked she would have seen it," suggest the idea of missed opportunities or overlooked clues. The singer seems to be addressing someone who may have been a witness to a crime, urging them to pay closer attention and take action. Yet the next lines paint a picture of eerie stillness, with a man standing motionless across the street for hours on end. The reference to street lamps and passing cars creates a sense of the mundane and the routine contrasting sharply with the potential danger lurking nearby.
The chorus of "Crazy so crazy / But I see you too clearly / I don't trust myself anymore" hints at a deeper level of fear and paranoia on the part of the singer. They seem to be struggling to come to terms with what they have witnessed or what they believe to be true, their own perceptions now clouded by doubt and uncertainty. The final lines, "If it's all true just say it / I may already know that sound when it's over / The sidewalks will carry you home," suggest a sense of resignation - as though the singer knows that the truth may be too terrible to face head-on, and that perhaps the only thing left to do is to retreat back into the safety of their own home.
Line by Line Meaning
Things that happen just once
Rare events that only occur once
If she'd looked she would have seen it
Had she paid attention, she would have noticed it
He was standing all night
He stood there for the entire night
'Cross the street very still
Motionless across the street
And they go out so easily
They disappear with ease
The street lamps
Lights on the street
The cars come and go
Vehicles move in and out
Crazy so crazy
Insane, completely insane
But I see you too clearly
I see you too well or too often
I don't trust myself anymore
I have lost faith in myself
If it's all true just say it
If everything is accurate, admit it
I may already know that sound when it's over
I might be familiar with that sound, indicating the end.
The sidewalks will carry you home.
The walkway will lead you to your house.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STINA NORDENSTAM
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@kapteinnemo8309
Thank you for uploading this... It is an unbelievably underrated album - "Fly". Yes, it is a bit "crazy", but that is the theme "...we're gonna fly, pie in the sky"! There are some exceptionally brilliant work on it, and yes, in this song the guitar (at 2:34) is brilliantly dramatic - complementing the song beautifully.
@klytouch7515
😁😅......
@tamaragirlw26
I love this track and whole cd this was on. One of best album. I still have that cd I originally bought in 1997
@MoNyOh
wow so lucky!!
@razzamatas
Brilliant rendition of an unusual song. Years ago on youtube there was an absolutely genius pairing of Sarah’s track with scenes from 2002 “time machine” with Sienna Guillory and Guy Pearce. Guillory’s character is murdered by a man who had been watching in the park were she is accidentally killed in a struggle with gun toting robber. This sets off Pearce’s attempt to stop murder by traveling in time. This should be brought back if anyone had saved a copy.
@pspboy7
Sarah has so many great albums, but this album, La Luna, Dive, and her Classics album remain my favorites!
@wojciechmaslowski7017
piekna piosenka ,uwielbiam sarah brightman,
@nonameneeded8099
It is strange she covered this? But she is a diverse songstress! I perceive she saw this at a deeper lever. Otherwise would not have done so. 🌏 I became a fan of her music in the later 90’s. I like her diversity and live Opera. Her music transcends generations. She is more ethereal. ✨Throughout the years hasn’t let her messages get lost. Even if your not a fan of Opera? I suggest you enjoy some of her music as her messages are clear whether in another language or in different genres! I respect her blending and her Early videos are epic.
@GarionOrb
It's not strange at all. Sarah Brightman covers tons of songs. Most of them, in fact. She makes them her own, though! This one in particular is far superior to the original, in my opinion.
@Analfeber
What IS strange is that you think this version is "far superior to the original", as it in my ears sounds more or less like an exact copy, both structure, the sound of the instruments, everything is almost identical but the "Pink Floydish" lead guitar that adds a nice touch at the end. I can add in your defense that I'm probably a bigger fan of Stina than Sarah, that's probably why I write this post. But I think anyone neutral, unbiased person would agree that there's not much difference except the ending guitar... ;)