Con te partirò
by Andrea Bocelli
- Album: Bocelli
- Year: 1995
- Genre: Operatic pop
- Length: 4:05
Not a farewell but a departure together. Often misheard as a goodbye song, "Con te partirò" means "with you I will leave": an invitation to cross the world beside the person you love, toward countries never seen. Love as a shared journey, sung until it brushes against opera.
Themes
- Love and desire
- A shared journey
- Departing together
- Timeless romance
Mood
- Tender
- Grand
- Hopeful
References & context
- The title's misunderstanding
Many read it as a farewell because of the "Time to Say Goodbye" version. In Italian, though, "I will leave with you" is an invitation to set off together, not to part.
- The Sarah Brightman version
The 1996 duet "Time to Say Goodbye" made it a global phenomenon, selling millions and carrying operatic pop onto the charts.
- Pop and opera together
Francesco Sartori's melody and Bocelli's voice fuse popular song with the Italian operatic tradition.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of "Con te partirò" by Andrea Bocelli?
Not a farewell but a departure together.
What is "Con te partirò" about?
Not a farewell but a departure together. Often misheard as a goodbye song, "Con te partirò" means "with you I will leave": an invitation to cross the world beside the person you love, toward countries never seen. Love as a shared journey, sung until it brushes against opera.
What are the main themes in "Con te partirò"?
The recurring themes are Love and desire, A shared journey, Departing together, Timeless romance.
Who wrote "Con te partirò"?
"Con te partirò" was written by Francesco Sartori, Lucio Quarantotto.
When was "Con te partirò" released?
"Con te partirò" was released in 1995, on the album Bocelli.
What genre is "Con te partirò"?
"Con te partirò" is Operatic pop.
What is the mood of "Con te partirò"?
Its overall mood is Tender, Grand, Hopeful.
Is "Con te partirò" available in my language on Lyrithm?
Yes — this meaning analysis is published natively in English, Bahasa Indonesia, Español, Português, Français, 日本語, Italiano. Lyrithm does not auto-translate; each language is written from scratch.