in Paradisium
Gabriel Fauré Lyrics


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In paradisum deducant te Angeli:
in tuo adventu suscipiant te Martyres,
et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem,
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem.

Chorus Angelorum te suscipiat,
et cum Lazaro quondam paupere,
et cum Lazaro quondam paupere
æternam habeas requiem,




æternam habeas requiem.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gabriel Fauré's song "In Paradisum" refer to the concept of reaching Paradise after death. The first line of the song translates to "May angels lead you into paradise," implying the belief of an afterlife where you are taken to a beautiful place by heavenly beings. The second line mentions "martyrs" receiving and welcoming the soul into Paradise, suggesting that those who have suffered for their faith have a special place in heaven.


The third line of the song refers to the holy city of Jerusalem as the final destination for the soul. This could be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of reaching the ultimate goal of life after death. The repetition of the word "Jerusalem" three times emphasizes the importance of this city in religious contexts and as a symbol of spiritual fulfillment.


The chorus of the song refers to a group of angels receiving the soul and granting eternal rest. The mention of "Lazarus" in the second line of the chorus draws a parallel between the biblical Lazarus who was raised from the dead by Jesus and the soul that is now entering Paradise. This comparison further emphasizes the theme of life after death and the hope for eternal peace.


Line by Line Meaning

In paradisum deducant te Angeli:
May the angels lead you into paradise:


in tuo adventu suscipiant te Martyres,
may the martyrs receive you at your arrival,


et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem,
and lead you to the holy city, Jerusalem,


Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem.


Chorus Angelorum te suscipiat,
May the chorus of angels receive you,


et cum Lazaro quondam paupere,
and with Lazarus, once a poor man,


et cum Lazaro quondam paupere
and with Lazarus, once a poor man,


æternam habeas requiem,
may you have eternal rest,


æternam habeas requiem.
may you have eternal rest.




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@erickferreira7087

In paradisum deducant te angeli,
in tuo adventu
suscipiant te martyres,
et perducant te
in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem.
Chorus angelorum te suscipiat,
et c__ Lazaro quondam paupere
aeternam habeas requiem.
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May the angels lead you into paradise,
may the martyrs receive you
in your coming,
and may they guide you
into the holy city, Jerusalem.
May the chorus of angels receive you
and with Lazarus once poor
may you have eternal rest.

"Requiem, Op. 48: In Paradisum" is a song by Gabriel Fauré.



@YT4Me57

In Paradise
In paradisum

May the angels guide you
Deducant te Angeli:

May the martyrs welcome you
In tuo adventu suscipiant te Martyres,

And they will bring you to the holy city Jerusalem
Et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem,

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem.

May the angels welcome you
Angelorum te suscipiat,

And with Lazarus, the poor man
Et cum Lazaro quondam paupere,

And with Lazarus, who was once a pauper
Et cum Lazaro quondam paupere

may you have eternal rest
æternam habeas requiem,

May you have eternal rest.
æternam habeas requiem.



All comments from YouTube:

@utenorman1283

Dedicated to my father, who passed away yesterday evening suddenly and totally unexpected. May he rest in eternal peace. His soul is immortal and his body will be star dust. I will miss him so very much.

@jackiehibbard3696

Sorry for your loss😔

@lizmorley273

I’m so sorry for your loss

@SaintVodou

I’m so sorry. I lost my husband that way: no warning, no goodbyes, just someone ripped out of their life in the middle of it. It comforts me to think that if some universal life force is behind the mind that composed this, it’s benign, and may even be waiting to welcome us back when we’re finished here.

@antonmk1244

May your father rest peacefully.
Mine died as expected from cancer then I discovered too late he wanted that wonderful music for his funeral.

@utenorman1283

Thank you all for your kind comments, each one is very much appreciated. This piece was played during my father's funeral together with “Nimrod“ and “Precious Lord, hold my hand“. I am certain that my father would have loved these amazing and emotional melodies. Bless you all in your daily lives.

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@meicholz

I remember once listening to this piece in my car while driving in the snow at night. The large snow flakes coming toward me in was almost like flying through the stars as suggested here in this photo. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.

@JLaw954

This is gorgeous.

@The1980Piano

Perfect imagery!

@rayhowland9211

Flying through stars-perfect imagery!

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