In Paradisum
Fiona & Ben Lyrics

The lyrics to Fiona & Ben's song In Paradisum describe a journey of the soul towards paradise after death. The first verse says "May the angels lead you into paradise, may the martyrs receive you in your arrival." This suggests that upon death, the soul is guided and welcomed into paradise by angels and martyrs who have come before.

The second verse asks that the soul be brought to the holy city of Jerusalem. This is significant as Jerusalem is considered to be a symbol of heaven or the promised land in several religious traditions. The repetition of "Jerusalem" emphasizes the importance of this destination.

The chorus asks the chorus of angels to receive the soul and to join it with Lazarus, who was once a poor beggar. This reference to Lazarus is a Biblical allusion to the parable of Lazarus and the rich man. In the parable, Lazarus is carried by angels to Abraham's side in heaven while the rich man goes to Hades. The chorus then expresses the hope that the soul will have eternal rest in paradise.