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Aeterna Doloris
Arcana Lyrics


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Lux aeterna luceat eis,
dona eis requiem sempiternam.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Arcana's song Aeterna Doloris convey a sense of mourning and longing for peace for those who have passed away. The first line, "Lux aeterna luceat eis," translates to "May eternal light shine upon them." This phrase is often used in Christian funeral services as a prayer for the soul of the deceased to find eternal peace in the afterlife. The following line, "dona eis requiem sempiternam," means "grant them eternal rest." This further emphasizes the hope for the deceased to find peace and repose after their earthly struggles have ended.


The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and loss, but also a sense of acceptance and the belief in the possibility of finding peace in the afterlife. It's a beautiful and powerful expression of the human experience of grief, and the universal desire to find solace in the face of loss.


Line by Line Meaning

Lux aeterna luceat eis,
May eternal light shine upon them,


dona eis requiem sempiternam.
grant them eternal rest.




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