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).
The Secand Element
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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But just another day went by
Tears are falling, like never before
But still she's staring at the door
Broken promise
Will you understand
My heart is in your little hand
And always you'll be
Blood and soul part of me
The second element
I am longing for you
And always you'll see
That you reflect on me
My second element
Are you missing me too?
Time keeps moving, she's in so deep
And she cries herself to sleep
Angels dancing, in the night
And she cuddles up real tight
Children's laughter
Sunny day
Never more I go away
Just like an endless dream
And always you'll be
Blood and soul part of me
The second element
I am longing for you
And always you'll see
That you reflect on me
My second element
Are you missing me too?
And always you'll be
Blood and soul part of me
The second element
I am longing for you
And always you'll see
That you reflect on me
My second element
Are you missing me too?
"The Second Element" is a song by Sarah Brightman that speaks about the longing for a love that may never come. The lyrics depict a woman who waits for love, full of hope that today may be the day she meets her beloved. However, as the day ends and her hopes fade, she is left with tears and the constant stare towards the door. The broken promise she speaks of references her unrequited love, and she hopes for their understanding that her heart is in their hands. When she hears her name called, she yearns for the day she is reunited with her love.
As time passes, her yearning deepens but is also painful. She cries herself to sleep at night, living in her dreams where the sound of children's laughter and sunny days never fades. Brightman invokes the idea of angels dancing in the night, hoping to find solace in the fantasy of an 'other world'. As she cuddles up, she dreams of the love she wishes would come true.
Through repetition of the lyrics, Brightman emphasizes the idea that her love is intertwined with her very soul and becomes the 'second element' to her being. Brightman longs for the love that never came and reflects on the memories that entangle her emotions. The essence of this song is the depth of yearning and hope that the artist portrays, and the realization that love can be an all-consuming, elusive element.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes were glancing, hopes set high
She was hopeful and optimistic, constantly looking for the person she longed for.
But just another day went by
Despite her hopes she was let down once again; another day has passed with no sign of the one she longs for.
Tears are falling, like never before
She is feeling desperate and heartbroken, crying uncontrollably.
But still she's staring at the door
Despite her tears, she cannot give up hope and is still constantly waiting for her love to arrive.
Broken promise
Someone has let her down by not fulfilling a promise or commitment.
Will you understand
She wonders if her love will truly comprehend how much she needs them in her life.
My heart is in your little hand
She has given her heart over to her love and feels vulnerable and exposed.
I hear you call my name
She feels a deep connection to her love, hearing their voice even when they are not present.
And always you'll be
Her love is a constant presence in her life.
Blood and soul part of me
Her love is an integral part of her being, deeply intertwined with her essence.
The second element
Her love is the missing piece in her life, completing her as the second crucial element of her existence.
I am longing for you
Her desire for her love is all-consuming, making her feel incomplete without them.
And always you'll see
Her love is aware of how much she needs them and how much they mean to her.
That you reflect on me
Her love sees themselves in her and knows that they are an important part of her life.
Are you missing me too?
She wonders if her love feels the same way she does and longs for her just as deeply.
Time keeps moving, she's in so deep
Despite the passage of time, she is still deeply committed to her love.
And she cries herself to sleep
Her love is so important to her that the pain of being away from them often leaves her in tears.
Angels dancing, in the night
She feels a sense of spirituality and grace in the presence of her love.
And she cuddles up real tight
Even in the absence of her love, she physically longs for them and seeks comfort from their embrace.
Children's laughter
The sound of children's laughter brings her joy and happiness, reminding her of simpler times.
Sunny day
The warmth and brightness of a sunny day brings her a sense of contentment and peace.
Never more I go away
She will never leave her love, as they are too important to her life and happiness.
Just like an endless dream
Her love feels surreal and dreamlike, with no end in sight.
Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.