Harem
Sarah Brightman [莎拉布莱曼] Lyrics


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Burning sands
Winds of desire
Mirrored oasis
Reflect a burning fire

Within my heart unwatered
Feeding the flame
Welcoming you to my harem

Sing for me
A song of life's visage
Sing for me
A tune of love's mirage

Deep desires
Sleep untold
Whispers that echo
The desert of my soul

I hold your Eastern promise
Close to my heart
Welcoming you to my harem

Sing for me
A song of life's visage
Sing for me
A tune of love's mirage

Time is change
Time's fool is man
Time will escape
The passing sands of time

I hold your Eastern promise




Close to my heart
Welcoming you to my harem

Overall Meaning

The song 'Harem' by Sarah Brightman is a beautiful and sensuous ode to desire, passion, and love. The opening lines, "Burning sands, winds of desire, mirrored oasis, reflect a burning fire," depict a woman's yearning for a lover. The desert imagery also symbolizes the vast and unexplored territory of her heart, which she desires to share with her Eastern lover. This imagery conjures a sense of adventure, exoticism, and longing.


The next verse, "Deep desires, sleep untold, whispers that echo, the desert of my soul," adds a layer of mystery to the song. The singer has a deep, hidden desire that she is hesitant to reveal. The whispers refer to her internal yearning, which she hopes her lover can sense and understand. The chorus, "Sing for me, a song of life's visage, sing for me, a tune of love's mirage," reinforces the idea of desire and longing, as she urges her lover to sing to her and create an aura of romance.


The final verse, "Time is change, time's fool is man, time will escape, the passing sands of time," reminds the listener that time is fleeting, but love and passion can make life timeless. The song's final lines repeat the invitation to join her in her harem, "I hold your Eastern promise, close to my heart, welcoming you to my harem."


Line by Line Meaning

Burning sands
The desert is scorching hot and represents the passion and intensity of the singer's emotions.


Winds of desire
The wind blowing through the desert symbolizes the powerful force of attraction between the singer and her beloved.


Mirrored oasis
The oasis is like a reflection of the burning fire within the singer's heart, which is intensified by the cool water and greenery surrounding it.


Reflect a burning fire
The singer's love for her partner is passionate and intense, like a flame that cannot be extinguished.


Within my heart unwatered
The singer's emotions are like a desert that is unwatered and parched, but still filled with passion and longing.


Feeding the flame
The singer's feelings for her partner are like fuel that feeds the fire within her heart.


Welcoming you to my harem
The singer invites her beloved to enter her private and exclusive world, where he will be pampered and cared for as her valued guest.


Sing for me
The singer asks her partner to express his love and devotion to her through music, which can capture the essence of their relationship.


A song of life's visage
The singer desires a song that reflects the beauty and complexity of their shared experience, with all its joys and challenges.


A tune of love's mirage
The singer longs for a melody that captures the fleeting and intangible nature of love, which can seem like a mirage in the desert.


Deep desires
The singer's feelings for her partner are intense and profound, touching the deepest parts of her soul and connecting them in a powerful way.


Sleep untold
The singer's subconscious thoughts and feelings are like secrets that are hidden beneath the surface, waiting to be revealed.


Whispers that echo
The singer's unspoken desires and longings are like murmurs in the desert that reverberate and intensify over time.


The desert of my soul
The singer's heart is like a vast desert, full of mystery and passion, which her partner must navigate carefully to reach her innermost feelings.


I hold your Eastern promise
The singer is drawn to the exotic and mysterious nature of her partner's culture, which he brings with him like a gift that she treasures deeply.


Time is change
The passage of time inevitably brings change, and the singer is aware that their relationship must evolve and adapt over time to remain strong and vibrant.


Time's fool is man
Despite our best efforts to hold on to the present, time slips away from us like a jester playing tricks and making us feel foolish.


Time will escape
The singer knows that time is both precious and fleeting, and that they must make the most of every moment they have together.


The passing sands of time
Time is like sand slipping through an hourglass, inexorably moving forward and bringing inevitable change to their lives.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCISCO TRINIDADE, JOAQUIM BRITO

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Wesley Ribeiro

Harem (Canção do Mar)

Burning sands
Winds of desire
Mirrored oasis
Reflect a burning fire

Within my heart unwatered
Feeding the flame
Welcoming you to my harem

Sing for me
A song of life's visage
Sing for me
A tune of love's mirage

Deep desires
Sleep untold
Whispers that echo
The desert of my soul

I hold your Eastern promise
Close to my heart
Welcoming you to my harem

Sing for me
A song of life's visage
Sing for me
A tune of love's mirage

Time is change
Time's fool is man
No escape
The passing sands of time

I hold your Eastern promise
Close to my heart
Welcoming you to my harem.



Türk and Turkish

Burning sands
Winds of desire
Mirrored oasis
Reflect a burning fire
Within my heart, unwatered
Feeding the flame
Welcoming you to my harem
Sing for me
A song of life's visage
Sing for me
A tune of love's mirage
Deep desires
Sleep untold
Whispers that echo
The desert of my soul
I hold your eastern promise
Close to my heart
Welcoming you to my harem
Sing for me
A song of life's visage
Sing for me
A tune of love's mirage
Time is change
Time's fool is man
None will escape
The passing sands of time
I hold your eastern promise
Close to my heart
Welcoming you to my harem



All comments from YouTube:

Murat Kuscu

Great song and amazing music... this is my favourite version, thanks Sarah

jasminmaria2

Greeting from Brazil. https://youtu.be/MZcZhBGWa_U

A G

Sarah Brightman is a legend. I am happy that fate has given me a gift. To be at her concert, to see her up close and hear her magical voice.

Luisa García

I got tickets for my moms birthday! I’m so happy !! She doesn’t know yet

Carmen Liendro

Hace 11 años que escucho este tema y me traslada a un mundo de ensueño... maravillosa voz y mágica canción

Danny Hernande

Yo 18 años.

Somoon14 Sager

More than 15 years i am looking for this song i heard the melody once and i never forget it 💜💜💜

Peasy Sousa

The original version ist by portuguese singer Dulce Pontes named Canção do Mar (Song of the Sea) 1996

摳摳

Yes, finally!!!!!

Far3oan

Same lol

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