How Can Heaven Love Me

Sarah Brightman, Chris Thompson

About How Can Heaven Love Me

"How Can Heaven Love Me" is a 1995 single by soprano Sarah Brightman and Chris Thompson, from her album Fly. Andrew Eldritch from Sisters of Mercy provided the vocals for the German interlude in the song. This is the first of two collaborations with Chris Thompson; the second being the single version of "Where the Lost Ones Go" in 2007. The original 1995 release of the album features a 'softer' version of the song, however the 1996 re-issue includes the video version. In Brightman's Diva Video collection, she mentions that when director David Mallet was making a video for this song, he wrecked his leg and sat on a wheelchair.  


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1996
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[Sarah Brightman]
Fell from the grace of heaven's prow

[Chris Thompson]
Listening as the abyss calls our name

[Sarah Brightman]
Descending stars from golden clouds

[Chris Thompson]
Falling to the rage of angels

[Sarah Brightman]
Bringer of light from on high
Bound to the earth and unable to fly...

[Chris Thompson]
I don't know?
I don't know?
I don't know?
How can heaven love me

[Sarah Brightman]
You don't know?
You don't know?
You don't know?
How can heaven love you

We loved in a time before the fall

[Chris Thompson]
Welcome to the arms of solitude

[Sarah Brightman]
Beneath us the heat that hearts exude

[Chris Thompson]
Is this really heaven?

[Sarah Brightman]
We'd fight with the gods for our dreams
Where paradise falls eternity screams

[Chris Thompson]
I don't know?
I don't know?
I don't know?
How can heaven love me

[Sarah Brightman]
You don't know?
You don't know?
You don't know?
How can heaven love you

[Chris Thompson]
Die Welt ein Tor
Zu tausend Wüsten stumm und kalt
wer das verlor, was do verlorst
Macht nirgends halt

[Sarah Brightman]
Crystallized as starlight
Lost in paradise

[Chris Thompson]
I don't know?
I don't know?
I don't know?
How can heaven love me
I don't know...

How can heaven love me?

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Sarah Brightman

Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, songwriter and dancer. She has sung in many languages, including English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Occitan. more »

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Written by: FRANK PETERSON, ALEX CHRISTENSEN, DAVID STEPHEN CHARLES DORRELL

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"How Can Heaven Love Me" is a single by Chris Thompson and Sarah Brightman, released in 1995.
Album Information
The song is part of Sarah Brightman's album "Fly," which was released in 1995.
Song Collaboration
This song marks one of the few collaborations between Brightman and Thompson, who are both accomplished solo artists. Thompson is known for his work as the singer of Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
Genre
The genre of the track is a blend of pop and rock with opera vocals - a cross-section that is characteristic of Brightman's work.
Single Release
The song was released as a single, including a remix version by Frank Peterson, Brightman's long-time producer and collaborator.
Music Video
A music video was also made for "How Can Heaven Love Me" featuring Sarah Brightman and Chris Thompson. It was directed by Howard Greenhalgh.
Album Success
The "Fly" album, which contained this track, reached top chart positions in many countries and helped Brightman gain a large international following.
Lyrics
The song's dramatic and heartfelt lyrics question the nature of divine love - a theme often revisited in Brightman's music.
Song Style
The song is often noted for its dynamic structure - starting with a slow piano introduction and building to a rock-inspired chorus featuring Thompson's powerful vocals.
Popular Remix
The "Ballad Version" of the song which was also included in the single release proved to be very popular among fans. It showcases an orchestral arrangement that accentuates Sarah Brightman's operatic voice.

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