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).
Why
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Masquerade, hide your face so the world will never find you
Masquerade, every face a different shade
Masquerade, look around, there's another mask behind you
Flash of mauve, splash of puce
Fool and king, ghoul and goose
Green and black, queen and priest
Take your turn, take a ride
On the merry-go-round in an inhuman race
Thigh of blue, true is false
Who is who
Curl of lip, swirl of gown
Ace of hearts, face of clown, faces
Drink it in, drink it up 'til you've drowned
In the light, in the sound
But who can name the face?
Masquerade, grinning yellows, spinning reds
Masquerade, take your fill, let the spectacle astound you
Masquerade, burning glances, turning heads
Masquerade, stop and stare at the sea of smiles around you
Masquerade, seething shadows breathing lies
Masquerade, you can fool any friend who ever knew you
Masquerade, leering satyrs, peering eyes
Masquerade, run and hide, but a face will still pursue you
What a night, what a crowd
Makes you glad
Makes you proud
All the crème, de la crème
Watching us, watching them
And all our fears are in the past
Three months of relief
Of delight, of elysian peace
And we can breathe at last
No more notes, no more ghost
Here's a health, here's a toast
To a prosperous year, to the new chandelier
And may our splendor never fade (what a joy) (what a change)
What a blessed release
And what a masquerade
Think of it, a secret engagement
Look, your future bride, just think of it
But why is it secret? What have we to hide?
Please, let's not fight (Christine, you're free)
Wait 'til the time is right (when will that be?)
It's an engagement, not a crime
Christine, what are you afraid of?
Let's not argue (let's not argue)
Please pretend (I can only hope)
You will understand in time (I'll understand in time)
Masquerade, paper faces on parade
Masquerade, hide your face so the world will never find you
Masquerade, every face a different shade
Masquerade, look around, there's another mask behind you
Masquerade, burning glances, turning heads
Masquerade, stop and stare at the sea of smiles around you
Masquerade, grinning yellows, spinning reds
Masquerade, take your fill, let the spectacle astound you
Why so silent, good Messieurs?
Did you think that I had left you for good?
Have you missed me, good Messieurs?
I have written you an opera
Here, I bring the finished score
Don Juan triumphant
I advise you to comply
My instructions should be clear
Remember, there are worse things than a shattered chandelier
Your chains are still mine, you will sing for me
In Sarah Brightman's song, "Why," the lyrics ask a series of deep and profound questions about the nature of love and life. The song seems to revolve around the idea of trying again in life, despite past failures or setbacks. The lyrics "why don't we try" and "like the wind we'll learn how to fly again" both suggest that the singer is encouraging someone to keep moving forward and not to give up hope. The use of the metaphor of flying also suggests that the singer wants their partner to soar and reach new heights in their life.
The reference to drowning one's sorrows and feeling the fury coming down on you suggests that the singer has gone through some difficult times and wants their partner to join them in overcoming their challenges. The mention of lying on a heart of a baby suggests that the singer wants their partner to return to a state of childlike innocence and openness to new experiences. The lines "Tell me why, those innocent lies, tell me why, the mystery of love is to live" suggest that the singer is questioning the nature of love and why it can sometimes be so difficult to understand.
Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of perseverance and trying again, even when things seem difficult. The lyrics suggest that love is a complex and mysterious force that sometimes requires us to forgive and let go of past hurts in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Why, why don't we try
Why don't we attempt to improve our situation or relationship
Like the wind we'll learn how to fly again
Just like the wind, we will regain our strength and lift ourselves up again
To reach heaven we'll drown our sorrows
In order to attain happiness, we will forget our past unfortunate experiences
Feel the fury coming down on you baby
Experience the anger and rage being directed towards you, my dear
Lying on a heart of a baby
Resting on the pure and innocent heart of a child
Sitting in a vision of blue
Relaxing in a peaceful blue surrounding
Tell me why
Please explain and clarify
Those innocent lies
The untruthful statements that were not intended to harm anyone
The mystery
The unknown and inexplicable phenomenon
Of love is to live
Living is loving, and loving is living
Live and let live
Do not interfere with others' affairs, and they will not interfere with yours
Break the chains and try to forgive me now
Free yourself from your burdens and attempt to pardon me at this moment
For the fortune on the wings of an eagle
Chances of success are high when given the opportunity
And our hearts lie in the hands of an angel
Our hearts are being guarded and protected by a divine spirit
Dreaming on the wings of an eagle in yellow
Daydreaming on the successful prospect of taking flight like a yellow eagle
Sitting on a mountain top
Calmly resting on the peak of a mountain
Maybe you can try
It is possible for you to make an effort
Maybe I can try
I also have the potential to attempt to improve the state of things
Maybe they can try
There is a chance for them to make an effort as well
Maybe we should try
Perhaps the best course of action is for us to make an attempt
Tell me why
Please explain and clarify further
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe
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Nathanael Kavenik
this is her best album
Kate_Fairchild_
Hi I could say that this is the most creative one.. I've been listening to her since 13 and even learning some of her songs.. this album is very avant-garde and perfect for her voice, although not the usual songs and style we are accustomed to. But then that's her, she's very versatile.
xxEvangelineRxx
I feel in love with "Harem" when I was 13 years old. That was it for me.
Nathanael Kavenik
@Kim Wells I own every album, but haven't been able to see her live yet. I think that I love all her albums equally, but on the day I made this comment I was like REALLY feeling Fly.
I am finally going to see her live in Vegas for her HYMN tour. I LOVE Hymn, but my favorite is so hard to choose!
She gets better and better and her career is so amazing.
Kim Wells
Nathanael Kavenik don’t totally disagree......but how many have you heard...how many of her shows have you seen in person......just when it can’t get any better she blows the top off.........until I sat 15’ from the stage I don’t believe I ever knew her at all
David Sparda
For me is dive
Nina M
Since I was little I’ve always loved this song so much.
Ever since I first stumbled upon it when first having access to the internet in 2005 haha
VBZ
Finally somebody did upload it thank you, this is my favourite of her
Jamie Lim
I love this album 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Bruno Castelo Branco
Love this album