Brightman, a friend of Maske, approached Bocelli after she heard him singing "Con te partirò", whilst she was dining in a restaurant. Changing the title lyric of the song from "Con te partirò" (I’ll go with you) to "Time to Say Goodbye", they re-recorded it as a duet with members of the London Symphony Orchestra and sang it as a farewell for Maske. On 23 November, Maske lost the match on points, beaten by American champion Virgil Hill and retired from boxing. As the German public paid tribute to their departing hero, the arena was filled with the sound of "Time to Say Goodbye". The single was released and went straight to the top of the German charts where it stayed for fourteen weeks. With sales nearing three million copies, and a sextuple platinum award, "Time to Say Goodbye" eclipsed the previous best-selling single by more than one million copies.
In Paradisum
Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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Domine, et lux perpetua,
Requiem aeternam,
Aeternam dona eis.
Perpetua luceat [eis].
In Paradisum.
Christe eleison.
Dona eis requiem sempiternam.
In Paradisum.
Christe eleison.
In Paradisum.
The lyrics of Sarah Brightman's song "In Paradisum" are heavily influenced by the traditional Latin liturgy for the dead, known as the "Mass for the Dead" or "Requiem." The song features two repeated phrases, "Requiem aeternam dona eis" and "In Paradisum," both of which are key parts of this liturgy.
The first phrase translates to "Grant them eternal rest," indicating a hope for peace and repose for the deceased. The following line, "Domine, et lux perpetua," or "Lord, let perpetual light shine upon them," continues this theme of hoping for a calm and peaceful afterlife. The second repetition of "Requiem aeternam" replaces "Domine, et lux perpetua" with "Aeternam dona eis," which essentially means the same thing: "Grant them eternal rest."
The final phrase of the song, "In Paradisum," is a bit more complex. It literally means "In Paradise," and refers to the departure of the soul to heaven. It's common for this section of the Requiem Mass to be sung as the body is taken from the church to the cemetery, symbolizing the journey of the soul from earth to heaven. The phrase "Christe eleison," which concludes the song, is another common element of the Mass for the Dead, translating to "Christ, have mercy."
Overall, "In Paradisum" is a song that delivers a message of hope and peace, reflecting the traditional themes of the Requiem Mass. By singing this song, Brightman is both honoring the deceased and expressing a wish for a peaceful afterlife.
Line by Line Meaning
Requiem aeternam dona eis.
Bestow eternal rest upon them.
Domine, et lux perpetua,
Lord, and perpetual light,
Requiem aeternam,
Eternal rest,
Aeternam dona eis.
Grant them eternal life.
Perpetua luceat [eis].
May perpetual light shine upon them.
In Paradisum.
Into Paradise.
Christe eleison.
Christ, have mercy.
Dona eis requiem sempiternam.
Grant them eternal rest.
In Paradisum.
Into Paradise.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - DP, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, FRANK PETERSON
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