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).
Whistle Down The Wind
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Let your voices carry
Drown out all the rain
Light a patch of darkness
Treacherous and scary
Howl at the stars
Whisper when you're sleeping
I'll be there to stop
The chills and all the weeping
Make it clear and strong
So the whole night long
Every signal that you send
Until the very end
I will not abandon you my precious friend
So try to stem the tide
Then you'll raise a banner
Send a flare up in the sky
Try to burn a torch
And try to build a bonfire
Every signal that you send
Until the very end
I'm there
So whistle down the wind
For I have always been
Right there
Howl at the stars
Whisper when your sleeping
I'll be there to hold you
I'll be there to stop
The chills and all the weeping
Make it clear and strong
So the whole night long
Every signal that you send
Until the very end
I will not abandon you my precious friend
So try to stem the tide
Then you'll raise a banner
Send a flare up in the sky
Try to burn a torch
And try to build a bonfire
Every signal that you send
Until the very end
I'm there
So whistle down the wind
For I have always been
Right there.
The lyrics of Sarah Brightman's "Whistle Down The Wind" speak of a comforting presence that is always there to hold and support the singer, even during the darkest times. The song's opening lines encourage the singer to "whistle down the wind" and "let [their] voices carry" to drown out the rain and bring light to the darkness. The verse goes on to talk about howling at the stars and whispering in one's sleep, all to signify an untiring effort to signal the comforting presence.
The second verse talks about making these signals clear and strong throughout the night until the end, with every effort to stem the tide and raise a banner, send a flare up in the sky, burn a torch, and build a bonfire. This signifies the absolute dedication of the comforting presence to support the singer until the very end.
Overall, the song's lyrics are a testament to the power of a comforting presence - someone who is always there to support and encourage us through the toughest times. The song's soothing melody and heartfelt lyrics make it a truly uplifting and inspiring piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Whistle down the wind
Release your worries to the universe and let them be carried away
Let your voices carry
Make your message heard above all else
Drown out all the rain
Overpower the negative with the positive
Light a patch of darkness
Find hope and illuminate the way forward
Treacherous and scary
The path ahead is difficult and uncertain
Howl at the stars
Express yourself and let your emotions out
Whisper when you're sleeping
Even in your most vulnerable moments, I am there for you
I'll be there to hold you
I will be your support system
I'll be there to stop
I'll protect you from harm
The chills and all the weeping
I will comfort you through your pain and sadness
Make it clear and strong
Be resolute in your message
So the whole night long
Endure through any trial or tribulation
Every signal that you send
Your every communication will be received by me
Until the very end
I will never abandon you
I will not abandon you my precious friend
You are important to me and I will always be there for you
So try to stem the tide
Fight against the negative forces
Then you'll raise a banner
Display your confidence and strength
Send a flare up in the sky
Signal out for help or support
Try to burn a torch
Illuminate the path ahead
And try to build a bonfire
Find others and gather together in strength
I'm there
I am always with you
For I have always been
I have been here all along
Right there
By your side
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, JIM STEINMAN
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