Lyrics & Translation
Explore the poignant beauty of "Time to Say Goodbye" by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, a classical crossover masterpiece that blends Italian and English lyrics to convey a universal message of love and parting. Learn about the song's history and meaning, and discover why it continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, offering a moving lesson in expressing emotions through music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sogno /ˈsɔɲɲo/ B1 |
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parola /paˈroːla/ A2 |
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luce /ˈluːtʃe/ A2 |
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cuore /ˈkwɔːrre/ A2 |
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nave /ˈnaːvi/ B2 |
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mari /ˈmaːri/ A2 |
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partiro /parˈtiːro/ B2 |
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vivrò /viˈvrɔ/ B2 |
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esistono /ɛzˈistono/ B2 |
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lontana /lontˈaːna/ B1 |
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luna /ˈluːna/ A2 |
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sole /ˈsɔːle/ A2 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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E mancan le parole
➔ Use of 'manchano' as an impersonal verb 'to lack' in present tense.
➔ It expresses that 'there are no words' or 'words are missing' in the context.
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Mostra a tutti il mio cuore che hai accesso
➔ Use of 'mostrare' (to show) in the present tense with indirect object 'a tutti'.
➔ It means 'to show everyone my heart' or 'to display publicly'.
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Con te partiro su navi per mari che, io lo so
➔ Use of 'partire' in the present tense 'partiro' in the future sense ('I will leave').
➔ It indicates a future action: 'I will leave' with 'con te' (with you).
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No, no, non esistono piu
➔ Use of 'esistono' in the present tense to express existence ('they no longer exist').
➔ It means 'they no longer exist' or 'are no longer present'.
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Con te io li rivivro
➔ Use of 'rivivere' (to relive) in the present tense 'rivivro' in the first person singular.
➔ It expresses the idea of 'reliving' or 're-experiencing' moments with someone again.
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Sono solo sogno all'orizzonte
➔ Use of 'sogno' (dream) as a noun in the present tense 'sogno', representing a state or sensation.
➔ It indicates the speaker is experiencing a dream-like state even when alone and looking at the horizon.
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