Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again in Australia

Andre Rieu his orchestra choir and the soprano Mirusia Louwerse (Australia) sings "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"
From the Musical The Phantom Of The Opera In Melbourne Nov. 15, 2008.
Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
From: Andre Rieu Live in Australia.
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Lyrics Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again in English
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You were once my one companion . . .
you were all that mattered . . .
You were once a friend and father,
then my world was shattered . . .
Wishing you were somehow here again . . .
wishing you were somehow near . . .
Sometimes it seemed if I just dreamed,
somehow you would be here . . .
Wishing I could hear your voice again . . .
knowing that I never would . . .
Dreaming of you won't help me to do
all that you dreamed I could . . .
Passing bells and sculpted angels,
cold and monumental,
seem, for you the wrong companions -
you were warm and gentle . . .
Too many years fighting back tears . . .
Why can't the past just die . . .?
Wishing you were somehow here again . . .
knowing we must say goodbye . . .
Try to forgive, teach me to live . . .
give me the strength to try . . .
No more memories, no more silent tears . . .
No more gazing across the wasted years . . .
Help me say goodbye.
Help me say goodbye!

[@frankacuna3984]

I lost my wife 14 years ago n there's not a day that goes by that I I wish she was here with me, our kids feel the same tòo......❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤠🤟

[@joyclarke4409]

Did you know, there is a promise waiting at the end of the rainbow. Jesus is coming back to this earth Bringing with Him the people He has rescued. So take heart dear friend. Keep thanking The Lord and jou will see your wife again, back on this earth. Xx

[@joyclarke4409]

Did you know, there is a promise waiting at the end of the rainbow. Jesus is coming back to this earth Bringing with Him the people He has rescued. So take heart dear friend. Keep thanking The Lord and jou will see your wife again, back on this earth. Xx

[@frankacuna3984]

@@joyclarke4409 thank you Joy, that's a comfortable comment, again thank you n GOD BLESS YOU N UR 👪

[@liselarsen7485]

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[@MaryOcallaghan-md5pw]

Amen❤

[@LORDV8R1]

Never thought anyone could sing it better than Brightman. Was I ever wrong. BRAVO!

[@MM-yi9zn]

No one can ever beat this profound version . Murisia is easily the Best Ever! What a stunning voice. Could hear over & over.

[@MananaGurgenidze]

❤❤❤❤It is impossible to evaluate a person by his appearance, behavior, speech, family affiliation, which for some reason is unconditionally considered the greatest plus ... this is only the cover ... the cover of the big book that has so many pages that no one can read to the end ... If someone thinks that he was able to do this, I don't think he understood the content of each page accordingly... It is impossible to know a person, to read his soul, to understand him... It is impossible, and still we make conclusions based on outwardly expressed actions only. Often at first glance, who knows what depth and greatness is hidden behind a carefree person. No one can fully understand the human soul...❤❤❤

[@melodydgates]

this is perfection. Mirusia is a once in a generation talent. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@ChristianLePhD]

Andre Rieu, a brilliant conductor, full of energy, joy, and ­vvarmth. He brings joy to the ­vvorld. Thank you Andre!

[@kodiak1966]

I just does not get any better than this !! Her voice is UNREAL !

[@artieoliverio4124]

This woman blows every one else on the planet away; and there are some great sopranos out there!!!!!

[@paulpontorno732]

Her voice is spectacular!!!! What a God-given gift!!. Simply amazing!!

[@ndhan72]

Mirusia is the finest voice to emerge from Australia.

[@ErikaWinter-di2md]

You can say that again

[@thomasodetto4670]

My God , it still amazes me that such talent exists. Many thanks to you young lady for your magnificent performance. Bravo from the USA. !!!

[@ianhaigh4878]

I lost my wife 2 years ago when ever I hear this song it brings me out in floods of tears and mirusia sings it so beautifully

[@neilwood2400]

I lost my wife 6 months ago.and it does the same to me every time I hear it.

[@alivangelderen6152]

ian haigh René carol

[@DrTerminus]

God bless and comfort you my dear fellow.

[@anniebyton6273]

Hope your pain is easing

[@sallieplanty3102]

@@neilwood2400 My heart goes out to you. It's been five years since your post. I hope the pain has lessened.

[@ndhan72]

I had never heard of Mirusia until two weeks ago...now I spend much of my time digging up her appearances on You Tube....she is an Australian national treasure.

[@gorfsixtyfour4030]

I’m Aussie and have never heard nor seen of her before in my life.

[@happyolddude]

Welcome to her world. I have followed her since she was twelve. A real nice girl as well.

[@africo9104]

@@gorfsixtyfour4030 Im Icelandic and have been following her for years 🥰

[@annaaaa324]

Poo8o7ooi8ooo

[@konstantinosdafos6603]

A Real Angel of Music.

[@susanafelices6410]

BEATIFUL PIECE AND SHE SING DON.T WORDS.HEAVEN.

[@keithsimmons465]

Such a wonderful rendition of this song Mirusia You're voice never ceases to amaze me note perfect every time a wonderful Australian soprano

[@mariamaresma9912]

When I hear this song sang by Mirusia I cry so much, because it reminds me of my father that I lost many years ago and still miss a lot. She has such a beautiful voice.!

[@dale8420]

She is beautiful, her voice is an angels. I love her!

[@franbanks543]

The first notes and I let the tears flow. One of my favourite songs from Phantom, Mirusia's voice brings the magic to life. I first heard her sing last night in one of Andre's videos, thank you for the gift of such beautiful music.

[@user-qc8uo2nr4k]

Amazingly beautiful and splendid ❤❤❤

[@MBollen75]

This is by far the best ever perfomance of this song! I love Mirusia and have a lot of respect what André Rieu does. Everything is managed by his family. His wife and two sons, their wifes... And for Mirusia... She's so pretty and I think the best soprano ever! An angel with an angelic voice!

[@barryrappaport7169]

Beautiful

[@GarySayer]

This is the best version of this song I have ever heard! An amazing performance that I cannot get through without bringing a tear to my eye...mesmerising!

[@orangeppl]

That voice is just something to reckon with. Beautiful rendition of a most beautiful song. And that lady in the audience is just giving us fierceness like no other. Bravo.

[@TheChanmulan]

Pplooop

[@laurenguthrie85]

I get chills every time she hits that last note. She sings this song beautifully.

[@Warlowisnumberone]

OMG that is definately one of the BEST performances of this song i have ever heard! What an amazing voice!

[@lindadobson9854]

I love Andre Rieu....his expressions are priceless.

[@CoreyHowe]

Same here

[@Neppybutt]

This is the first chance I've had to hear the fantastic voice of Mirusia. OMG! I got goosebumps of delight. What an incredibly talented beautiful singer.

[@qwertyfox3168]

Very, very beautiful voice!💗💝🏵️🌸🌺🌷🥀🌹🌿☀️ Like Angel.👍👏

[@saramorgan3570]

Andre Rieu, How on earth did you let this jewel escape from your group? She's wonderful!!!!

[@tonydaigor]

Perfect ending !! The voice that Phantom was bound to love.

[@karinneumann5518]

❤❤ohne Worte phänomenal und Gänsehaut pur 😢

[@vickymcfadden7173]

I would have given her a standing ovation too....such an amazing performance.

[@atecubanosz1]

I wish I could sing like her...

[@hugemusiclover1837]

We all wish that we could sing like her..

[@tolkienbliss]

The real Angel, the Angel of Music... I'm speechless... My heart's broken by these perfect notes... Most beautiful voice I've ever heard...

[@TheaterRaven]

I LOVE THIS! Why hasn't she been in the actual show? She IS Christine--wonderful voice, beautiful girl, and she's a blond, just like in the book! And I love how tenderly Andre conducts this song, and how he stands by her holding his violin. It's almost like he's playing the ghost of Daaé, watching over his daughter as she sings this to him, trying to let her know that he hasn't left her side, that he still loves her and death can't take him from her as long as she remebers him. Just beautiful.

[@valerielester7210]

He does look over her. He gave her away at her wedding

[@happyolddude]

She has a very busy solo career.

[@vilmalalla7486]

You have captured and commented on the essence of that stage performance so aptly and vividly. When reading ur comments you can actually visualize it..and yes she could be a perfect Christine...love her singing and her voice......👏👏👏👏

[@stratman30252]

What a performance! I love Mirusia's voice and especially her passion as she sings the final verses. I have never been a big fan of opera but Andre and Mirusia have changed that for sure. It's good to see young musicians who are in the opera and symphony. Andre is keeping the grandiose appearance and flair of opera alive and well too. Bravo! I like it.

[@heidicollins2772]

Listening to this over and again since my husband's passing last month. Wishing I could hear your voice again....

[@333tomb]

Sorry to hear miss, hug from me, and a tear.

[@louisgangarosa8795]

Heidi Collins .listen to the. rustling wind,the healing rain of spring- he is there

[@mohammedabedin6585]

May Allah help you to heal. Love from Bangladesh

[@MaggieMaeHemm]

I can so relate. Husband in Heaven over 13 years ... still miss him. May God bless you.

[@thomasodetto4670]

Heidi, I was so sorry to hear about your husband. I hope that the many memories that you both shared will help carry you through.😊

[@carolinesuperson4525]

This is the best performance of this song I have ever heard.

[@user-mm3uw9vi1j]

So beautiful voice! So unique lyrics! Thank you! Thanks God for this angel voice!

[@Scandilady]

Lovely, I have seen the Phantom3 times, have seen Andre Rieu 3 times, Phantom again at Her Majestys this summer. Music is the life.

[@dennislaux]

Thank God for the small group of people like these wonderful artists that make this world gone nuts, a far nicer place.

[@tolkienbliss]

Mirusia and Andre are amazing. Truly amazing. I am speechless every time I listen to her voice or his orchestra.

[@robertpollock9919]

What an angelic voice she has

[@skhansen1]

Happy Father's Day to my Dad who I lost several years ago. There is not one day that goes by that I don't think about him. I love you Dad!

[@Symenify]

Kirsten Hansen your dad will be proud of u

[@senior1110]

Your dad is blessed with such a loving daughter. May God bless and keep you.

[@evaendsor7426]

@@Symenify ft

[@natmike]

A VERY special song for me, I was in a choir group and was singing this song 10 yrs ago when my sister passed away - I always cry when I hear this and sung so beautifully.

[@kodiak1966]

I have NEVER heard another opera/soprano singer even come close to sounding better than Mirusia's unbelievable voice !! I've heard them all over the years and of course this is my personal opinion. Oh, and also;she is unbeleivably beautiful!

[@katheleons4621]

Try Sierra Bogess. She's flawless. So much emotion and perfect tone.

[@sandstoney]

We are the lucky ones to enjoy the immense talent of this young lady,as she shares it with us

[@jeaneking9426]

I just absolutely love her! Bravo!

[@sazzy6264]

Beautiful voice, wonderful presentation. What a lovely concert! Wish I'd actually been there!

[@bro8974]

I lost my mom in 2018. I could sing this to her. She was one special person.

[@iedanascimentodealmeida]

Wonderful voice.

[@dorothyseal7551]

Still makes the tears flow every time I hear it !

[@N101RG]

Mirusia is a huge talent. Not only is she a magnificent singer, she is a quite beautiful woman. I have never been interested in opera much, but that has changed with Andre and Mirusia. Thank you for all you do. Her rendition of Ave Maria is amazing also.

[@19lowena]

I just lost my wife and had this played at her funeral, not a dry eye in the house !

[@sallieplanty3102]

I'm so sorry. But what a wonderful song to play. Much love to you....

[@JayCee926]

she has an amazing voice and the orchestra is amazing she really has a talent and hasnt wasted it.

[@Tel1954]

The first time that I heard Sarah sing this song at a London rehearsal for Phantom in ~'83 I thought I had heard the best rendition possible, and I have since heard many others sing Phantom but Mirusia sings it at another level. I could listen to her and Suzan Erins sing all day and night.

[@randymagnuson9452]

The most moving version of this ever sung. The spirit bottoms out and soars in all of the right places, the transitions perfection, performed with complete compassion. My first introduction to this singer, and she is out of this world.

[@happyolddude]

Welcome to my world of Mirusia. I have followed her here in Australia since she was 17!

[@francescasharpe1225]

The song is beautiful and her voice is stunning. My favourite recording.

[@princepeterwolf]

one of the BEST renditions this song has ever known. She is superb. Beautiful cristal voice and perfect vocals.

[@Rachel-xf1yc]

I literally got chills, woah. Best version of the song I've heard and I'm a HUGE phantom fan

[@trionabyrne217]

Great song, but the phantom of the opera musical can be a little scary.

[@patsy4023]

Loved phantom for the opera, the words of this are so meaningful 💕💕💕🇬🇧

[@chaveewanphatanapherom3831]

@@patsy4023 ร้ิ

[@willy8369]

She is so beautiful.

[@TS-bb1pv]

＃ライブ会場映像の魅力、＃楽曲の演奏速度最高です。ステージのピンマイクを使った魅力的な声を長く伸ばしながらビブラートの歌は抑揚があり感動しました。❤️またステージ照明オペレーターの芸術的センスのムード照明の色を含むビーム光線の演出が素晴らしいですね💗ありがとうございました😊

[@happyolddude]

This was her first appearance in her home country since she joined Andre three years prior. Mirusia comes from Brisbane in Queensland and this show is in Melbourne in Victoria. She shows no nerves as it must have been a bit daunting for her. Her Mum and Dad are in the audience as well. The clarity and crystal voice that emanates from her mouth is quite unbelievable. My wife and I have seen her live twice and her voice just resonates within the hall she is performing in. As one English critic said: If you ever have the opportunity to see this girl live do so - SPELLBINDING TO WATCH AND LISTEN TO. We are booked to see her again in this May of this year of 2021 but whether that is allowed to go ahead?

[@benwalls2184]

After my father died there were very few songs that accurately illustrated the struggle in my soul to accept the loss and continue to live, to figure out what to do afterward. This was one of the songs that captured it. A moving performance.

[@ianmurphy9955]

I love Andre, Mirusia and the JS orchestra, their live concert is fabulous

[@kodiak1966]

I've heard them all and Mirusia Louwerse's talent only comes around once in a lifetime. Greatest voice in the world, In my opinion,nobody even comes close. FLAWLESS EVER TIME !

[@user-jp8un1xl9w]

Beatiful voice as the goddess.My heart is moved.

[@jansneeuw]

love her voice! She sings with all her heart with her Beautiful voice!

[@steveleopardshan]

Seriously, who would dislike this amazing voice?

[@geraldfrost4710]

five hundred jealous people disliked this video. "I could have done better." unto whom the universe says, "So why didn't you?" angry self deluded people poked the thumbs down button. Out of three million views.

[@jojo-ir9um]

Only the jealous hearted would dislike this voice...Or someone who has no ear for music...I had a mother in law who had no ear for music...we could be listening to someone in church singing..she would lean over to me and ask Can they sing?..lol...I never knew before meeting her...there were people tone deaf

[@sagauron]

Noone indeed, noone

[@irmakoskinen1042]

@@jojo-ir9um m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH6wZaWll9iAZrM# hjärta du פת לתת מ ע היי är

[@teddbear63]

I know right she is amazing

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

Thank you, Andre, for giving our lovely Aussie princess a big stage to display her wonderful talent to the World

[@ronmcdowell6343]

Lots of fancy pants talk about style, technique and rights or wrongs of this performance. I dont know any of that. I just know it all fell beautifully on my ears and Mirusia has created a truely gorgeous thing here. I loved it with all my heart.

[@aanchal-annaleedeprince5525]

Yep

[@tonileesings-123]

people just annoying on their judgements. Everyones a world expert. I found this spellbinding, stunningly sang. I bet half of the moaners/critics can even sing anywhere close to this lady. I loved it

[@vampirelover871]

I love her voice!!! I'm a new fan of her!!!

[@al6347]

BRAVO... BRAVO...

[@C4twen]

An all round stunning performance

[@MrLobbyludd]

Saw her sing this live in Liverpool last December. She is absolutely gorgeous.Awesome voice and what you don't quite hear in this clip is how powerful it is.

[@MrZwilling44]

just can't get enough of Mirusia, simply brilliant. makes you even more proud to be Australian.

[@williamhouchens7235]

Angel of Australia is such an understatement!!!! And the comparisons to Brightman are a pale measure of this young woman's exceptional vocal committments to her music!!! Immersed in the moment & conveying the emotion she delivers, always delivers more than I could be without her!! Thanks for the lifting of my spirit!!

[@chungchihsu2000]

Australia is no angel. She is.

[@happyolddude]

Outstanding performance! Her phrasing, dictation and timing are impeccable. Sings with such passion. As a fellow Australian I can hear her Aussie accent in some words. So pround of this young lady.

[@catturunen]

She sings so awesome! What a sweet voice she has ♥

[@steverose8436]

It's the year 2020 and listening to this beautiful lady for the first time is such a joy.

[@teresabaker-carl9668]

I love Mirusia!❤ She truly does sing like and angel!

[@mosessofer3447]

i never heard of this woman before, but my G-d, what a voice! she is incredible!!!!!

[@DaniAppleJonas]

Oooooh my God!!! Soooo beautiful!!!! Amazing!!!!! Claps* Claps* Claps*

[@92Maar]

Her mother is at 4:05 and her both parents are at 5:14. This was the first concert they watched (and listened) Mirusia together. So it was a very special concert for the family Louwerse.

[@yvonnehsu16]

She is AMAZING!!! Her voice is so sweet and warm. I can sense Christine's feeling of heartbroken. I believe that Phantom would cry when he heard such voice of angel.

[@kennethryan2457]

Awesome, so beautiful, with such a superb voice.

[@quinshelton2295]

Wow. Just wow. 😍😍

[@stephenreedy2703]

Another angelic rendition of this beautiful and powerful song.

[@leahnicole08]

WOW. chills from the moment she started.

[@elizabethbiederman8035]

What must it feel like to open your mouth and have that sound come out? I wish I knew. She is an angel. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched this clip.

[@epacmo1807]

That was absolutely stunning!! She has the quintessencial voice for Christine: obviously trained, yet still young and innocent. She definitely outshines Sarah Brightman and Emmy Rossum, and Emmy is my favorite actress, meaning I'm always defending her. This girl is breath-taking!! Why haven't I heard her before???

[@joseantoniobrazsola3038]

André Rieu é maravilhoso e a australiana Mirusia Louwerse não fica atrás, pois tem uma voz maravilhosa, um verdadeiro anjo dos céus, com uma voz celestial.

[@patsy4023]

A really beautiful song, and she sings it so well.

[@PhantasmagoricalParadox]

This song never made me cry until she sang it... Absolutely amazing.

[@valeriabellani3295]

Bravissima e bellissima, con una voce angelica

[@annseadon9647]

Beautiful just beautiful, blessed with a powerful but angelic voice 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@antonharmsen8279]

Dit nummer gedraagt tijdens uitvaart vader Draai dit lied nog steeds

[@domenicgattellaro3708]

Well done mirusia Beautifully sung you have an amazing voice

[@adamb.3334]

What a wonderful ending of the song!

[@warrenwilson4818]

Spine-tingling. I love the ending of Botany Bay as she does it. (The convicts' lament song. made into a terrific color movie with Alan Ladd and James Mason. by the way.)

[@Althorp08]

Lovely girl...angelic voice.

[@trionabyrne72]

She's beautiful in a dazzling red gown.

[@bocadeouro2023]

Bravo👋👋👋👋😍😁

[@emersonlewis1623]

Very beautiful voice