"We were talking about how much we loved the Franz Schubert Ave Maria. We had both recently got married, and it turned out we had both come up the aisle to that song. So I said wouldn't it be great to try and rewrite it. And the lyric is very much about her. She talks about being surrounded by friends but she's alone: 'How can the silence seem so loud?' and then 'There's only us when the lights go down'. I think that's probably the most personal line on the whole album about her and Jay, because they are very real, and they're very much in love, and it must be pretty tough to have that love when you're incredibly famous."
Ave Maria
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Out in the darkness with no guide
I know the cost of a losing hand
But for the grace of God go I
I found Heaven on earth
You are my last, my first
And then I hear this voice inside
I've been alone
When I'm surrounded by friends
How could the silence be so loud?
But I still go home
Knowing that I've got you
There's only us when the lights go down
You are my Heaven on earth
You are my hunger, my thirst
I always hear this voice inside
Singing Ave Maria
Sometimes love can come and pass you by
While you're busy making plans
Suddenly hits you and then you realize
It's out of your hands
Baby, you got to understand
You are my Heaven on earth
You are my last, my first
And then I hear this voice inside
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
In the song "Ave Maria" by Beyoncé, the lyrics depict a woman who has been lost in darkness without any guidance. She has experienced the cost of losing, but she acknowledges that it's only by the grace of God that she's able to move on. She then speaks of the revelation she has about her partner, referring to him as her "Heaven on earth," her "last, her first." She constantly hears a voice inside that sings "Ave Maria" (meaning "Hail Mary"), which could be interpreted as her feeling so blessed to have found true love or perhaps acknowledging the presence of a higher power.
The second verse of the song implies that even though the woman is often surrounded by friends, she still feels alone in the silence. She finds solace in the thought that she has found her love, and when they're alone together, that's all that matters. The chorus reaffirms her love and faith with the repetition of "You are my Heaven on earth," "my last, my first" and "Ave Maria." Finally, the bridge refers to how love can appear out of nowhere, and you realize that it's something beyond our control. The song ends with the repetition of "Ave Maria," perhaps celebrating and thanking a higher power for the gift of love.
Line by Line Meaning
She was lost in so many different ways
She was struggling in many aspects of life
Out in the darkness with no guide
She was in a difficult situation with no help or guidance
I know the cost of a losing hand
I'm familiar with the consequences of failure
But for the grace of God go I
I'm fortunate to have avoided a similar situation with God's help
I found Heaven on earth
I've discovered true happiness in life
You are my last, my first
You are always on my mind, my top priority
And then I hear this voice inside
I have a strong feeling that compels me to act
Ave Maria
A prayer to the Virgin Mary asking for guidance and protection
I've been alone
I've experienced loneliness
When I'm surrounded by friends
Even when I have people around me, I still feel lonely
How could the silence be so loud?
The absence of noise is oppressive and overwhelming
But I still go home
Despite all of this, I know I have a loving home to go to
Knowing that I've got you
I feel comforted by the presence of a loved one
There's only us when the lights go down
We are each other's support system in difficult times
You are my Heaven on earth
You bring me great happiness and joy in life
You are my hunger, my thirst
I desire you deeply and cannot be satisfied without you
I always hear this voice inside
I cannot ignore the feeling that compels me to act
Singing Ave Maria
Continuing to pray for guidance and protection from the Virgin Mary
Sometimes love can come and pass you by
Love can be unexpected and fleeting
While you're busy making plans
When you're focused on your own goals and future
Suddenly hits you and then you realize
Love can sneak up on you and change everything
It's out of your hands
You cannot control the way love makes you feel
Baby, you got to understand
I hope you can comprehend how much I care about you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Ian Dench, Tor Erik Hermansen, Beyonce Knowles, Makeba Riddick, Amanda Ghost
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Le Marie
She was lost in so many different ways
Out in the darkness with no guide
I know the cost of a losing hand
Never thought the grace of God, go High
I found heaven on earth
You were my last, my first
And then I hear this voice inside
Ave Maria
I've been alone when I'm surrounded by friends
How could the silence be so loud?
But I still go home knowing that I've got you
There's only us when the lights go down
You are my heaven on earth
You are my hunger, my thirst
I always hear this voice inside
saying Ave Maria
Sometimes love can come and pass you by
While you're busy making plans
Suddenly hits you and then you realize
It's out of your hands, baby you got to understand
You are my heaven on earth
You are my last, my first
And then I hear this voice inside
Ave Maria, Ave Maria, Ave Maria
Namatama Minyoi
2023 and the song still speaks to me… what a masterpiece!
Cold3r
Amen 🙏🏻
Q.BillzUncensored
Extremely powerful and beautifully executed
Mir337
AMEN♥️
Danger Novak
It's always in my head! I remember danicing around to this 10 years ago
Akis Giaz
truly!!!
Roshawn Sampson
This is a wonderful song and a reminder that Im loved and I will continue be her heaven on earth forever🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
Mauro Cato
Muito lindo ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beth Watson Treadwell
When you realize you’re all alone in this world, I’ve lost my grandparents my parents, but music like this always helps the hurt❤
Nonkululeko Gebashe
Sending you warm hugs, God will comfort you 🙏