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).
Musical
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it secretly posses you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness that you know you cannot find
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start to journey through a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
The song, "Music of the Night" by Sarah Brightman, is a musical piece that exalts and romanticizes the beauty and ecstasy of the night, particularly in its connection to music, fantasy, and the imagination. The lyrics express the idea that the night, with its darkness and silence, provides a space for people to explore their deepest and darkest desires, away from the garish light of day that often limits and constrains. The darkness of the night, with its mysterious and alluring quality, is seen as a conduit for the power of music, which can touch the soul and unleash one's fantasies and passions.
Through its use of poetic and sensory language, the song evokes a sense of wonder and enchantment, inviting the listener to close their eyes and let their imagination soar. The repeated refrain of "Let the dream begin," reinforces the idea that the night is a time for dreaming and exploring what lies beyond the mundane and ordinary. Additionally, the song suggests a deep and transcendent connection between music and the listener. Through music, the singer invites the listener to journey with her to a magical and transformative place, where they can belong to each other and enjoy the power of the music of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
The night enhances our senses and makes us more attentive.
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
The darkness of the night sparks and awakens our imagination.
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Our senses become more open and exposed as they abandon their usual defenses in the night.
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
The night slowly unveils its beauty and glory.
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Embrace the night, feel it, softly and delicately.
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Forget about the harsh reality of the day and focus on the night instead.
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
Leave behind the cold and unfeeling reality, and let your mind wander in the night.
And listen to the music of the night
Enjoy the serene and beautiful sounds of the night.
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Let go of reality, close your eyes and embrace your innermost desires and dreams.
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Forget about the past, leave behind the old life you knew.
Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar
Allow your spirit to soar freely into the night.
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Living in the night will be a wholly new and different experience for you.
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Gently and skillfully, the music will embrace and captivate you.
Hear it, feel it secretly posses you
Let the music be heard and felt secretly inside of you.
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
Be open-minded and allow your deepest fantasies to unravel.
In this darkness that you know you cannot find
All of the dreamy darkness you ever wanted is now at your grasp.
The darkness of the music of the night
The night and the music that comes with it represent a certain kind of darkness accompanied by mystery and beauty.
Let your mind start to journey through a strange new world
Allow your mind to wander through an unfamiliar realm.
Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before
Forget about the past and everything that you thought you knew.
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Allow your soul to take you to wherever you desire the most.
Only then can you belong to me
You will only belong and be able to fully understand me when you let go of everything and embrace the night.
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Being in the night is like floating and falling down sweetly and intoxicatingly.
Touch me, trust me savor each sensation
Allow yourself to touch, trust, and savor every sensation that comes with being in the night.
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
Allow yourself to give in to your darker desires and let the dream (the night) begin.
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music, which I (the singer) write or perform, possesses the ability to captivate and sway people.
The power of the music of the night
The alluring and enchanting power of the night and its music.
You alone can make my song take flight
Only you can truly understand and bring to life the message behind the music that I make.
Help me make the music of the night
Join me in making and experiencing the captivating and enchanting music of the night.
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: JERRALD K. GOLDSMITH, JERRY GOLDSMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Janne Leppänen
I love this lovely music❤Sarah you sing like an angel.💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹
Наталья Прохорова
Божественный голос! ❤
Rafael Mendoza
Especial. Maravillosa viajo en el tiempo. Mi favorita.
Dan Gale
I kept listening to her albums at high school. Long nights, maths problems and beautiful voice, I enjoyed them so much.
Anahit Minasyan
😊
Metal Head
I’m in love. What a talent. Got to be one of the best
Cleone Jose
Deusa!!! Magnífica 👏👏❤️🥰
Cláudia Pereira Rodrigues
Músicas maravilhosas! Músicas sensacionais!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏆🏆🏆🏆
sirpa kauppila
Si,Si.Amico.Niguna mujer canta con esa voz de ruisenor como el Sarampion.Sara ere sincrable.sorry my espanol. i love espanol.my madres,madres.madre.vas andalucia.t.sirpa-Anita💞💕♥
Doll Museum Of Every Kind
I Just Love Sarah Voice it's so Beautiful!