Lirik lagu Time to Say Goodbye-nya Andrea Bocelli bukan lagu cinta lho. Aku pernah baca di sebuah artikel di internet, lagu ini menceritakan perpisahan sang penyanyi dengan tanah kelahirannya, untuk merantau.
Dari halaman ini http://www.sweetslyrics.com/bio-ANDREA%20BOCELLI.html disebutkan bahwa lagu ini pernah dinyanyikan secara duet dengan Sarah Brightman untuk melepas keberangkatan seorang petinju yang bernama Henry Maske. Meskipun akhirnya Maske kalah, tapi dia tetap disambut sebagai seorang pahlawan
In November 1996, Andrea and Sarah Brightman were invited to perform the duet “Time to Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro) at the farewell contest of the German World Light-Heavyweight boxing champion, Henry Maske. A national hero held in unrivaled esteem, he is known for his love of selecting entrance themes to his bouts. Sarah Brightman, the internationally renowned soprano and friend of Henry Maske heard Con Te Partiro in a restaurant while dining with her friends. Entranced by the singer and the song, Brightman made contact with Andrea. Andrea and Brightman re-recorded Con Te Partiro as the duet Time to Say Goodbye with members of the London Symphony Orchestra. Maske, unfortunately was defeated on points by US champion Virgil Hill. As the German public paid tribute to their departing hero, the arena was filled with the glorious sound of Time to Say Goodbye. The hearts and minds of the German nation were captured.