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).
Something To Believe In
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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That he thinks he's getting under control
And he's selling all our love and best wishes as the hunger grows
Living by the scripture on the subway wall
He wants to be a rebel but he can't find a cause.
He needs something to believe in
He needs something to believe in
Little sister's getting serious with a fella nearly twice her age
And she's aiming to move in with him
As soon as they can find a place
But there's no getting through to her, there's no other way,
You can't learn from mistakes that somebody else made.
She needs something to believe in
She needs something to believe in
All she ever wanted was to get away
Caught in the void of no hope and no choice
It's a nobody wins situation
What can they do? it's a catch-22
It's a breakdown in communication
Little wonder they're confused, no wonder we misunderstand
Little wonder there's a wind of change blowing through the land,
Nobody's guilty, it's a sign of the times
But we won't see the future till we open our eyes
We need something to believe in
We need something to believe in
Something to believe in
We need something to believe in
Something to believe in
We need something to believe in
All he ever wanted was to get away
The song "Something to Believe In" by Sarah Brightman tells the story of two siblings who are trying to find their place in the world. The first sibling is a younger brother who is struggling with addiction and is selling their love and best wishes to feed his habit. He feels lost and is searching for something to believe in, something to give him direction and purpose in life. He wants to be a rebel, but he can't find a cause to fight for that resonates with him. The second sibling is a younger sister who is in a serious relationship with an older man and is hoping to move in with him soon. She too is looking for something to believe in, but her immaturity and lack of life experience is making her vulnerable to mistakes that others have made before her.
The lyrics suggest that people need something to believe in to give their lives purpose, direction, and meaning. The siblings in the song are lost and struggling because they lack this essential element. The lyrics also suggest that people's struggles are often interconnected and that societal issues like addiction and lack of communication can exacerbate individual problems. The song is a poignant reminder of how important it is for people to have something to believe in and how it can help them navigate the challenges and struggles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Little brother's got a habit
Younger sibling has an addiction
That he thinks he's getting under control
He believes that he is getting better with his addiction
And he's selling all our love and best wishes as the hunger grows
He is sacrificing his relationships to feed his addiction
Living by the scripture on the subway wall
He is influenced by graffiti and rebelling against the norms
He wants to be a rebel but he can't find a cause.
He aspires to go against society but does not have a clear reason for it
Little sister's getting serious with a fella nearly twice her age
Younger sister is involved romantically with a much older man
And she's aiming to move in with him
She intends to live with him
As soon as they can find a place
Once they are able to find a suitable home
But there's no getting through to her, there's no other way,
She is not open to hearing different perspectives, and there is no alternative solution
You can't learn from mistakes that somebody else made.
It is difficult to learn from someone else's errors
Caught in the void of no hope and no choice
Trapped in a cycle of hopelessness and limited options
It's a nobody wins situation
It is a situation where nobody benefits
What can they do? it's a catch-22
They are in a situation where all options seem unfavorable
It's a breakdown in communication
There is a failure to express oneself effectively
Little wonder they're confused, no wonder we misunderstand
It is no surprise they are uncertain, and we are puzzled by their actions
Little wonder there's a wind of change blowing through the land,
It is not surprising that change is happening
Nobody's guilty, it's a sign of the times
No one is to blame; it is indicative of the present era
But we won't see the future till we open our eyes
We cannot predict the future until we become aware of what is happening in the present
We need something to believe in
We require a sense of purpose in life
Something to believe in
A reason to keep going
We need something to believe in
We require hope to keep moving forward
All he ever wanted was to get away
All he desired was an escape from his troubles
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: BLISS, PALMER
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