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).
When It Rains In America
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Do you want to see sun and rain
Do you want to be near me
Do you want to light up the way
A strange magical feeling
That maybe baby we'll find someday
I never wanted to make you cry
I only needed a reason
To see a teardrop in your eye
'Cause lovin' you keeps me from the storm
When it rains in America
There's a place we can run to
Far away from the city stare
Where's the ocean's a desert
But the wind still blows in your hair
Where we can watch the sun go down
When it rains in America
When it rains in America
When it rains in America
When it rains in America
'Cause loving you keeps me from the storm
When it rains in America
The song 'When it Rains in America' by Sarah Brightman is a heartfelt and comforting song about finding refuge in love during challenging times. The song begins with questions about freedom, the desire to see both sun and rain, and the need to be close to someone who will light the way. The chorus is a beautiful metaphor about how love can provide shelter from life's storms, specifically when it rains in America. The song continues with the description of a special and secluded place that exists far away from the bustle of the city. It is a place where the ocean is a desert, but the wind still blows in your hair. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that being in love is the source of comfort and solace.
The lyrics are both uplifting and poignant, and the song's message is that even when life is tough, love can be the ultimate shelter. The use of rain as a metaphor for the difficult moments in life is particularly effective because rain can symbolize both cleansing and clarity. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the message that love is the key to overcoming life's storms.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to feel freedom
Are you looking for a sense of liberation in your life?
Do you want to see sun and rain
Do you desire to witness both the positive and negative aspects of life?
Do you want to be near me
Do you long for my companionship and presence?
Do you want to light up the way
Do you wish to illuminate the darkness with positivity?
A strange magical feeling
There's a unique, enchanting emotion growing here.
That maybe baby we'll find someday
Perhaps someday we'll discover it together.
I thought I heard you laughing
I felt that I heard you joyously expressing emotions.
I never wanted to make you cry
I never intended to cause you any sadness.
I only needed a reason
I simply needed an excuse for your emotions to come forth.
To see a teardrop in your eye
To observe an indication of how you truly feel.
'Cause lovin' you keeps me from the storm
My affection and adoration for you shield me from negativity.
When it rains in America
During difficult times, especially in America,
There's a place we can run to
There exists a refuge where we can find solace.
Far away from the city stare
A location distant from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life.
Where's the ocean's a desert
A place where water seems scarce despite being near an ocean.
But the wind still blows in your hair
Even in such a barren place, nature still has its beauty.
Where we can watch the sun go down
A vantage point where we can see the sun slipping beneath the horizon.
When it rains in America
During tough times, particularly in America,
When it rains in America
During difficult times, particularly in America,
When it rains in America
During challenging times, particularly in America,
When it rains in America
During trying times, particularly in America,
'Cause loving you keeps me from the storm
My affection and adoration for you protects me from adversity.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK PETERSON, MATTHIAS MEISSNER, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, THOMAS SCHWARZ-JANSEN
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