Preliator
Globus Lyrics

The lyrics of "Preliator" by the musical group Globus contain Latin words and phrases that convey powerful imagery related to themes of war, victory, and religion. The first stanza of the song begins with "Hossana Meus, Fortuna Deus, Aeterna Teus," which can be translated as "Hosanna, my fortune is God, eternal God." The use of the word "Fortuna" or "fortune" suggests that success in battle is dependent on chance or divine intervention. The following lines, "Mystrie, Morte, Sancte, Pior!" (mystery, death, holy, and pure), seem to evoke a sense of awe and reverence for the divine power that can determine the outcome of war.

The second stanza focuses more on the act of battle itself, with the repeated use of "Fortuna" suggesting that the outcome of the fight is tenuous and uncertain. The lines "Legionus ab comae" (a legion from the hair) and "fortuna equis" (fortune with horses) conjure images of fierce cavalry charges and combat on horseback. The phrase "Ad pugnatoris, in veritae" (to the warriors, in truth) suggests that the battle is being fought for a just cause and that the warriors are fighting for the truth.

In the final stanza, the lyrics shift to a more religious tone, with the words "Terra tenebrae, telluris malus" (earth of darkness, wicked earth) echoing the Biblical portrayal of a sinful and corrupt world in need of redemption. The lines "Padre illuminata, Gloria in unum Diem" (Father illuminates, glory in one day) suggest a belief in the ultimate triumph of goodness and the eventual defeat of evil. Finally, the refrain of "Lacrimosa, lacrimosa, in ex dominum!" (tearful, tearful, into the Lord) seems to express a sense of sorrow or remorse for the loss of life and the suffering caused by war, even as the song celebrates the triumph of the righteous.