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).
Only An Ocean Away
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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I walk a hundred streets of neon lights,
Only when I'm crying.
Can you hear me crying.
So many times you always wanted more,
Chasing illusions that you're longing for.
Wish I wasn't crying.
Can you hear me crying.
There's an ocean between us.
You know where to find me.
You reach out and touch me.
I feel you in my own heart.
More than a lifetime.
Still goes on forever.
But it helps to remember
You're only an ocean away.
Was there a moment when I felt no pain.
I want to feel it in my life again.
Let it be over now.
Oh Oh over now.
'Cause I remember all the days and nights
We used to walk the streets of neon lights
Oh I want you here with me.
Oh be here with me.
There's an ocean between us.
You know where to find me.
You reach out and touch me.
I feel you in my own heart.
More than a lifetime
Still goes on forever.
But it helps to remember
You're only an ocean away.
So many times you always wanted more,
Chasing illusions that you're longing for.
Wish I wasn't crying.
Can you hear me crying.
There's an ocean between us.
You know where to find me.
Just reach out and touch me.
I feel you in my own heart.
More than a lifetime
It seems like forever.
But I'll always remember
You're only an ocean away.
Only an ocean away.
The lyrics of Sarah Brightman's song "Only An Ocean Away" reflect a sense of hopelessness and longing for a lost love that cannot be reached despite the efforts made. The singer sees a shadow every day and night, indicating the constant reminder of the past, and walks a hundred streets of neon lights. The melancholic tone of the song is highlighted in the chorus where the singer acknowledges the distance between herself and her love, "There's an ocean between us. You know where to find me. You reach out and touch me. I feel you in my own heart. More than a lifetime. Still goes on forever. But it helps to remember you're only an ocean away." She remembers walking the streets of neon lights with her love but now wishes he was here with her.
The song further indicates the hurt and longing that the singer feels while being distant from her love. She cries, but it seems as if the crying doesn't reach her love, "Only when I'm crying. Can you hear me crying? So many times, you always wanted more, chasing illusions that you're longing for. Wish I wasn't crying. Can you hear me crying." The singer reflects on the days when she felt no pain and wishes to feel it in her life again, but now she wants it to be over. The song ends with the repetition of the last phrase, "Only an ocean away," indicating the distance that cannot be crossed.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a shadow every day and night.
I am haunted by my past and my memories.
I walk a hundred streets of neon lights,
I search for comfort and escape in the distractions of the city.
Only when I'm crying.
My true emotions are only expressed when I am vulnerable.
Can you hear me crying.
I am reaching out for someone to understand my pain.
So many times you always wanted more,
You were never satisfied with what you had and always seeking something else.
Chasing illusions that you're longing for.
You were pursuing things that were not real or attainable.
Wish I wasn't crying.
I wish I could hide my emotions and appear stronger.
Can you hear me crying.
I need someone to listen and acknowledge my feelings.
There's an ocean between us.
We are physically distant and separated.
You know where to find me.
You know how to reach me and connect with me.
You reach out and touch me.
Even though we are apart, you can still touch my heart and soul.
I feel you in my own heart.
Your presence and love are with me always.
More than a lifetime.
Our connection transcends time and space.
Still goes on forever.
Our love will last eternally.
But it helps to remember
Thinking of our love gives me comfort and strength.
You're only an ocean away.
Even though we are separated, we are still connected and can bridge the distance.
Was there a moment when I felt no pain.
I long for a time when I was free from emotional suffering.
I want to feel it in my life again.
I desire to experience happiness and joy once more.
Let it be over now.
I want to move on from my pain and find closure.
Oh Oh over now.
I am ready for this chapter of my life to end.
'Cause I remember all the days and nights
I still cherish the memories of our time together.
We used to walk the streets of neon lights
Our shared experiences in the city were special to me.
Oh I want you here with me.
I miss your presence and companionship.
Oh be here with me.
I want to feel your love and support once again.
It seems like forever.
Our separation feels like an endless amount of time.
But I'll always remember
Our love and connection will never be forgotten.
You're only an ocean away.
Even though we are apart, our love remains strong and enduring.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PER ANDREASSON
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