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 Smile
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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I wonder why, why you're full of grace.
There was a time, my feeling was replaced.
I want to hide, hide in your embrace.
There is a smile, a smile upon your face.
I wonder why, why you're full of grace.
There was a time, my feeling was replaced.
"The Smile" is a song by Sarah Brightman that tells the story of someone who is amazed by another person's smile. The first few lines describe how the person is in awe of the smiling individual's grace, and how their smile makes them feel happy and comforted. However, the following lines seem to indicate some sort of past betrayal or hurt that caused the singer to feel replaced or forgotten. These lines also highlight the desire to feel safe and secure in the arms of the person with the smile.
The song hints at the idea that the smile depicted is not just a physical smile, but rather the embodiment of the person's kindness and warmth. The singer feels a genuine connection to the smiling individual, but at the same time, they also feel vulnerable and afraid to be hurt again. This song evokes the feeling of wanting to be protected and loved, while simultaneously being drawn to the kindness and beauty of another’s spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a smile, a smile upon your face.
I notice that you are smiling, and it brings me joy to see you happy.
I wonder why, why you're full of grace.
I am curious about what makes you appear so elegant and composed.
There was a time, my feeling was replaced.
In the past, my emotions had changed or been altered in some way.
I want to hide, hide in your embrace.
I desire the comfort and safety of being held tightly by you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FREDRICK MCGREGOR, HALDANE BROWNE, S STEWART, BARRY O'HARE
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