Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is a British recording artist, actres… Read Full Bio ↴Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is a British recording artist, actress, songwriter and dancer, largely credited for being a pioneer of Classical Crossover. She sings songs in many languages including English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Italian, Russian, Hindi, and Mandarin.

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).

You Take My Breath Away
Sarah Brightman Lyrics

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Dilgi-ta gia-he
App meri jan-le giye
Dilgi-ta gia-he
App meri jan-le giye
My life is gone
Because you take my soul(breath) away
My life is gone
Because you take my soul(breath) away

We saw the holy men
Come in from Sanchi
We touched their souls
And heard the Martyrs crying
Among the fields of red
We took the strange brew
The windless sky Diwali
Moon were calling to me
The deeper I go
The higher I fly with you

You take my breath away
Oh ho you

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Mera Raja
Mera Raja
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My king
My king

You take my breath away

You take my breath away
Oh ho you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli's song You Take My Breath Away are about the power of love between two people. The song expresses the deep connection between two individuals who have fallen madly in love with each other. The lyrics start with the singer lamenting that their life has been completely taken away by their love for their partner. The use of the word "Dilgi-ta" which translates to "my life is gone" emphasizes the magnitude of their love for each other.

The second part of the lyrics describes a mystical experience where the two lovers have a profound connection with the holy men who have come from Sanchi. The imagery of the fields of red and the windless sky Diwali give the impression of a surreal experience. The verse talks about the couple taking a strange brew which seems to signify the union of their souls, taking them to a deeper level of love. The lyrics then come back to the central theme, which is the love between the two people, and express how the person makes them feel like they are flying higher than ever before.

Overall, the lyrics are a beautiful portrayal of the depth and strength of true love. The mystical imagery used in the song adds to the overall romantic vibe of the piece.

Line by Line Meaning

Dilgi-ta gia-he
My life is gone

App meri jan-le giye
Because you take my soul(breath) away

We saw the holy men
We witnessed the arrival of holy men

Come in from Sanchi
Who came from Sanchi

We touched their souls
We felt their spirits

And heard the Martyrs crying
We heard the cries of martyrs

Among the fields of red
In the midst of red fields

We took the strange brew
We consumed a strange drink

The windless sky Diwali
On a calm sky Diwali

Moon were calling to me
The moon was beckoning me

The deeper I go
The more I delve