2018: The Co-operative Funeral Services list of Top Ten Funeral Songs (now containing no Christian songs or hymns). I'm looking at the merits and demerits of the top ten, and this time number 2 - 'Time to say Good-bye' (Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman) . . .
It IS 'Time to say Good-bye'.
Its English translation from the Italian is widely regarded as gobbledygook [see example below].
Then I know you are here with me
Mm. A lot to choose from, including lines shouldn't be in any song. How about
'over seas that I know now, no, they don't exist any more.'
Because even if I did want a secular song I'd want one that I'd understood.
Why it's good for a funeral:
It IS 'Time to say Good-bye'.
Why it's bad for a funeral:
Its English translation from the Italian is widely regarded as gobbledygook [see example below].
Line that's most like a Christian song:
Then I know you are here with me
Line that's least like a Christian song:
Mm. A lot to choose from, including lines shouldn't be in any song. How about
'over seas that I know now, no, they don't exist any more.'
A Quote from (singer) Sarah Brightman:
'We are all made up of stars and all of us are billions of years old. That's what I believe, at least.'
Why I don't want this song at my funeral:
Because even if I did want a secular song I'd want one that I'd understood.
A better Christian alternative:
'When we all get to heaven
What a day of rejoicing that will be
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!'
What a day of rejoicing that will be
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!'
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