Ave Maria
Barbra Streisand Lyrics


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Ave Maria
Gratia plena
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus fructos ventri tui Jesus
Santa Maria...
Santa Maria...
Maria
Ora pro nobis
Nobis pecatoribus
Nunc et in ora,
In ora mortis nostrae
(Santa Maria, Santa Maria)
Maria
Ora pro nobis
Nobis pecatoribus
Nunc et in ora,
In ora mortis nostrae




Amen
Amen...

Overall Meaning

Barbra Streisand's rendition of Gounod's Ave Maria is a powerful and emotional interpretation of the classic hymn. The lyrics are in Latin and translate to "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen."


The song opens with the phrase "Ave Maria," which is the Latin salutation used to address the Virgin Mary. The next line, "Gratia plena," translates to "full of grace," referencing Mary's immaculate conception. The following line, "Dominus tecum," means "the Lord is with thee," reminding us of Mary's connection to God.


The second half of the first verse mentions how blessed Mary is among women, and how her child Jesus is equally blessed. The repetition of "Santa Maria" following this verse further emphasizes Mary's importance and power as an intercessor to God. The song's final verse is a plea for salvation from a sinful life, asking Mary to pray for us both now and in the afterlife.


Line by Line Meaning

Ave Maria
Hail Mary, a greeting used to address the Virgin Mary


Gratia plena
Full of grace, signifying Mary's sinlessness


Dominus tecum
The Lord is with thee, acknowledging Mary's close relationship with God


Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Blessed art thou among women, recognizing Mary as the most blessed woman


Et benedictus fructos ventri tui Jesus
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus, praising Jesus as the Son of God


Santa Maria...
Holy Mary..., a repetition of the first lines to emphasize Mary's holiness


Maria
Mary, a direct address to the Virgin Mary


Ora pro nobis
Pray for us, asking for Mary's intercession to God on behalf of humankind


Nobis pecatoribus
We sinners, acknowledging our human imperfection and need for redemption


Nunc et in ora,
Now and at the hour, asking for Mary's prayers in this life and in the hour of our death


In ora mortis nostrae
Of our death, recognizing death as an inevitable part of life


(Santa Maria, Santa Maria)
(Holy Mary, Holy Mary), a repetition of the earlier lines to emphasize the importance of Mary's intercession


Amen
So be it, expressing agreement and affirmation of the prayer


Amen...
So be it..., repeating the last line for emphasis and closure




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CLAIR W. JOHNSON, FRANZ ANTON SCHUBERT

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Juares de Marcos Jardim

CANTEMOS JUNTO...
Ave Maria Gratia plena
Maria Gratia plena
Maria Gratia plena
Ave, ave dominus
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus
Et benedictus fructus ventris
Ventris tui, Jesus
Ave Maria
Ave Maria Mater Dei
Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Ora, ora pro nobis
Ora, ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Nunc et in hora mortis
In hora mortis nostrae
In hora mortis, mortis nostrae
In hora mortis nostrae
Ave Maria



Sans SM

Ave Maria
Gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Ave, ave dominus

Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus
Et benedictus fructus ventris

Ventris tuae, Jesus
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Mater dei

Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Ora pro nobis
Ora, ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Nunc et in hora mortis

Et in hora mortis nostrae
Et in hora mortis nostrae
Et in hora mortis nostrae
Ave Maria



All comments from YouTube:

teresa Osorio

Bárbara é máximo ela canta devoção .mais linda cantada ela excelente amMae Jesus também nossa Mãe amo lindissima.🙏🙏👌👏🌺☘️🌳❤️

Monica Carvalho

So beautiful voice always….❤

Muthu Arasu Gopal

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME I AM STRUGGLING A LOT FOR FOOD AND MEDICAL HELP.PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.

Patricia Quinn

This is a truly beautiful version and when sung our Lady is very close at hand. Amen. 🙏🙏🙏

Danica Cosic

I am catholic and have been twice to the Holy Land of Israel and this is a feeling of the most holy placed on earth. Thank you. Barbara, God bless.

Anne-Marie Dubois

I am a spiritual catholic pianist and singer, and the profound and simple love of Sancta Maria Barbra Streisand is expressing here made me cry, and having confidence for more faith in God Mercy in our world. Thanks a lot, dear Barbra Streisand !

Juares de Marcos Jardim

CANTEMOS JUNTO...
Ave Maria Gratia plena
Maria Gratia plena
Maria Gratia plena
Ave, ave dominus
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus
Et benedictus fructus ventris
Ventris tui, Jesus
Ave Maria
Ave Maria Mater Dei
Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Ora, ora pro nobis
Ora, ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Nunc et in hora mortis
In hora mortis nostrae
In hora mortis, mortis nostrae
In hora mortis nostrae
Ave Maria

Cynthia Wilson

I am not Catholic either but whether or not, this song is most beloved and peaceful!!~ I love Jesus that's all I want!! God bless all who listen to this!

Niz

Beautiful song.
Beautiful singing.
Beautiful painting.

Sans SM

Ave Maria
Gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Ave, ave dominus

Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus
Et benedictus fructus ventris

Ventris tuae, Jesus
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Mater dei

Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Ora pro nobis
Ora, ora pro nobis peccatoribus
Nunc et in hora mortis

Et in hora mortis nostrae
Et in hora mortis nostrae
Et in hora mortis nostrae
Ave Maria

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