Born and raised in New York City by her Cuban father and Puerto Rican mother, this Latin bombshell was exposed to a variety of musical styles, from Motown to Aretha Franklin to Tito Puente and Celia Cruz. Says Angela, “Growing up in Harlem, if you didn’t have the latest James Brown or a Supremes forty-five single, you weren’t hip. We always had Latin music playing in the house as my parents were great music lovers. In fact my father used to sit in and sing with the great Cuban bandleader, Machito.”
By the age of eighteen, Angie was an accomplished singer and songwriter, jamming with the likes of Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Nat Adderley Jr and Dizzy Gillespie to name a few. She was a featured soloist with the Dance Theater of Harlem, majored in theater at the University of Hartford and majored in voice at the Hartt College of Music. Angela also holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music where she was classically trained in opera.
Angela’s solo recording career began in 1978 with her self-titled album, Angie. The hits This Time I’ll Be Sweeter and Under The Moon and Over the Sky began the career of a young woman whose unique blend of jazz and R&B established her as one of the top vocalists in both the pop and jazz world. Signed to GRP records, she released her sophomore recording titled, Angel of the Night. With hits like I Try and the title track, both her albums were simultaneously topping the pop, jazz and R&B charts in 1979 for months. Angela’s recording career was solidified.
After suffering a massive stroke in 2006, Angie has been recuperating in her California home. She can move one leg with the help of a brace, but still can't move her left arm.
On July 10, 2007 Bofill suffered yet another massive stroke and according to angelabofill.com was in critical condition. As recently as July 24, 2007 blackamericaweb.com reported that Bofill's entire left side is paralyzed, as it was after her first stroke in early 2006. Family and friends encourage the public to purchase her live CD, for sale on her website.
Because Bofill did not have health insurance, a benefit concert was organized to pay her hospital bills. The show, planned by manager Rich Engel along with NY radio stations Kiss FM and CD 101.9, was held on March 11 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ. Similar events followed, and other aid was being sought from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.[3] Her album Live in Manila (recorded in 2004) was released during this time. Unfortunately, Bofill suffered another massive stroke in 2007, which required a long period of therapy and has left her speech - and mobility-impaired.
Although unable to sing, in recent years Bofill has returned to the stage (at the suggestion of manager Engel) in The Angela Bofill Experience. The show consists of Bofill recounting her life and career, joined by artists such as Maysa Leak, Phil Perry and Melba Moore performing Bofill's biggest hits and signature songs. In 2012 Bofill was profiled and interviewed for the TVOne Documentary series, Unsung
Time To Say Goodbye
Angela Bofill Lyrics
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Now it seems like time has passed us by
I wish there was a treasure I could show to you
To make our love come back and never die
But it's time to say goodbye, don't know why
Things happen as they do with only you
Now I think I'm gonna cry but at least I know we try
Goodbye to all the things we hold so dear to us
Goodbye to all the things we used to do
Goodbye to everybody far and near to us
But that won't ever stop me from loving you
Though it's time to say goodbye, don't know why
Things happen as they do with only you
Wish I didn't have to go but deep inside I know
That baby, it's time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
Though it's time to say goodbye, don't know why
Things happen as they do with only you
Now I think I have to go but deep inside I know
That baby, it's time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye to all the things we used to do now
Time to say goodbye to all the family and friends
Time to say goodbye to everybody that we do know
Even though I know that this is really not the end
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Time to say goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Time to say goodbye
The song's lyrics tell the story of two people who have drifted apart and come to the realisation that it's time to end their relationship. The opening line says it all - "Just the other day I said hello to you / Now it seems like time has passed us by" - hinting that a significant amount of time has passed since they last communicated. The singer expresses her desire for there to have been a tangible "treasure" that could have rekindled their love, but alas, it's time to say goodbye.
The chorus repeats the lament, "Though it's time to say goodbye, don't know why / Things happen as they do with only you / Now I think I'm gonna cry but at least I know we try / Oh baby, it's time to say goodbye," with the recognition that despite their efforts, something went wrong, and it's time to accept the inevitable split. The second verse emphasises this point, with the singer saying goodbye to all the people and things that have been a part of their lives, despite knowing that it won't change how she feels about her love.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt ode to the bittersweet nature of endings and how difficult it can be to let go, even when you know it's time. The lyrics are relatable and aptly capture the emotions associated with a relationship that has run its course.
Line by Line Meaning
Just the other day I said hello to you
It feels like it was just yesterday that I greeted you
Now it seems like time has passed us by
But somehow, time has flown by without us even noticing
I wish there was a treasure I could show to you
I wish I had something special to remind you of our love
To make our love come back and never die
Something to reignite the love we had for each other and make it last forever
But it's time to say goodbye, don't know why
Even though I don't understand why, it's time for us to part ways
Things happen as they do with only you
This is just how things go between us
Now I think I'm gonna cry but at least I know we try
I might cry because this is sad, but I feel better knowing that we gave it our best shot
Oh baby, it's time to say goodbye
My love, it's time for us to bid farewell
Goodbye to all the things we hold so dear to us
We must let go of all the things that mean so much to us
Goodbye to all the things we used to do
We have to stop doing all the things we've grown accustomed to
Goodbye to everybody far and near to us
We have to say goodbye to people we know, whether they are close or far away
But that won't ever stop me from loving you
But just because we're apart, it doesn't mean I won't continue to love you
Wish I didn't have to go but deep inside I know
I don't want to leave, but I know in my heart that it's the right thing to do
That baby, it's time to say goodbye
My dear, it's time for us to part ways
Time to say goodbye to all the things we used to do now
We must now stop doing all the things we used to enjoy
Time to say goodbye to all the family and friends
We must bid farewell to our loved ones
Time to say goodbye to everybody that we do know
We have to say goodbye to everyone we know
Even though I know that this is really not the end
Even though we are saying goodbye, it doesn't mean this is the end for us
Goodbye
Farewell
Time to say goodbye
It's time for us to bid farewell
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANGELA TOMASA BOFILL
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Rosalind Harris
Dedicated to the memory of my brother... We both loved to listen to Angela Bofill's music...Continue to sleep in Heavenly peace, Redd...until we meet again...I love you...
James Moore
You know it's funny but you mentioned passing of your brother which I'm sorry to hear my brother passed in 2004 and this is the song I remember him I miss him dearly
Victoria Davis
Rosalind Harris 💓💓💓💓💓
aleli erfe
Hearing the song again , I suddenly miss those who are close to me who are now in heaven as beautiful angels .
aleli erfe
Yes indeed
Maleta Fiame
Nice song! :-)
mrsm222
I absolutely love this lady. This is one of my favorite songs by her and it makes me cry and smile at the same time every time.
Marlon Holt
I'll never say goodbye to you Angela Bofill, my best memories are forever locked in your songs.
Marlon Holt
@Josh Kimbrough I know she's still alive her stroke affects her ability to sing. In spite of this I'm saying I'll never say goodbye to her music.
Josh Kimbrough
She's still alive