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 War Is Over Now
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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My statues are falling
Like feathers of snow
Their voices are calling
In a whispering world
Waiting for the morning glow
From a rainy shore
Counting wounded lights falling
Into their dreams
Still searching for an open door
In morning dew
A glorious scene came through
Like war is over now
I feel I'm coming home again
Pure moments of thought
In the meaning of love
This war is over now
I feel I'm coming home again
An arrow of freedom
Is piercing my heart
Breaking chains of emotion
Give a moment to pray
For lost innocence to find it's way
Fields of sensation
A cry in the dark
Hope is on the horizon
With a reason to stay
And living for a brand new day
Salaam allah alad donia alal'insaan
(salute god and bless life and humans)
Ah ah oh ah
Mata nahia behob ou aman
(when will we live in love and safety)
Salaam allah, salaam allah
(salute god, salute god)
Salaam allah alad donia alal'insaan
(salute god and bless life and humans)
In morning dew
A glorious scene came through
Like war is over now
I feel I'm coming home again
Pure moments of thought
In the meaning of love
This war is over now
I feel I'm coming home again to you
The song "The War Is Over Now" by Sarah Brightman seems to be a song of hope and unity. The first stanza of the song suggests that the war is over and that the world is ready for healing. The fallen statues here represent the end of an era, and they're compared to feathers of snow. The voices whispering in a world waiting for the morning glow call for renewal and positivity. The second stanza takes the listener on a journey of hope with a metaphorical heaven calling from a rainy shore. Though some wounded lights are still falling, they're holding on to their dreams and looking for a sign to move forward.
The chorus brings back the idea of hope and renewal, with the glorious scene in morning dew symbolizing new beginnings. Love is the key to unlocking the new era, and the war is over now. The third verse talks about an arrow of freedom, which is piercing through the heart, while breaking the chains of negative emotion. The line "For lost innocence to find its way" suggests that there's hope for healing, even for the things that have been lost. The fields of sensation represent chaos and uncertainty, but hope is on the horizon with a brand new day waiting for them.
The beautiful lyrics of this song address the urgent need for peace and healing, and the way it's crafted makes it an exceptional masterpiece. Sarah Brightman's tone brings out the emotion in each line, sending a message of hope, positivity, healing, and most importantly, love.
Line by Line Meaning
He war is over now
The war has ended.
My statues are falling
The symbols of war are being removed.
Like feathers of snow
Falling gently and quietly.
Their voices are calling
The people are calling out for peace.
In a whispering world
Amidst a quiet and somber atmosphere.
Waiting for the morning glow
Hoping for a brighter future.
Heaven is calling
A new era of peace and happiness is being ushered in.
From a rainy shore
In a place where sadness and despair dominate.
Counting wounded lights falling
Taking stock of the losses incurred during the war.
Into their dreams
Hoping for a peaceful and secure future.
Still searching for an open door
Looking for a way to leave the war behind and move on.
In morning dew
At the start of a new day.
A glorious scene came through
A beautiful vision of peace and happiness was revealed.
I feel I'm coming home again
It feels like everything is returning to normal.
Pure moments of thought
A moment of clarity and understanding.
In the meaning of love
Through the lens of love and compassion.
An arrow of freedom
A burst of hope and optimism.
Is piercing my heart
Feeling overwhelmed with emotion.
Breaking chains of emotion
Freeing oneself from the burdens of the past.
Give a moment to pray
Taking a moment to reflect and offer gratitude.
For lost innocence to find it's way
To restore the purity and goodness that has been lost.
Fields of sensation
A world filled with emotion and feeling.
A cry in the dark
Expressing the pain and sorrow that was felt during the war.
Hope is on the horizon
Optimism for the future.
With a reason to stay
With a purpose to continue on.
And living for a brand new day
Embracing the new opportunities that lie ahead.
Salaam allah alad donia alal'insaan
A prayer for peace and happiness for all of humanity.
(salute god and bless life and humans)
Offering respect and gratitude to a higher power and all of humanity.
Ah ah oh ah
An expression of joy and relief.
Mata nahia behob ou aman
Wondering when love and safety will become a reality.
(when will we live in love and safety)
Expressing a desire for peace and happiness.
Salaam allah, salaam allah
A prayer for peace.
I feel I'm coming home again to you
It feels like everything is returning to normal and that there is hope for the future.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KRISTIAN DRAUDE, PATRICK BENZNER, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, ROBERTO GONZALES, LEAIBI KARIM ODA, FRANK PETERSON
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