Requiem
Jose Van Dam Janet Baker - Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Sir George Salti Lyrics


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Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem

Agnus Dei
Agnus dei
Agnus dei
Agnus deu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Sempiternam




Sempiternam
Requiem

Overall Meaning

Sir George Solti's song Requiem is a haunting piece that features the Jose Van Dam Janet Baker - Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. The song is a passionate plea to God for mercy and forgiveness for sins. The main phrase in the song, "Pie Jesu," is a call for Jesus to have mercy on the departed soul of a loved one. This phrase is repeated throughout the song in different forms, each time growing more urgent and emotional.


The chorus of the song, "Qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem," asks God to forgive the sins of the world and grant eternal rest to those who have passed away. This theme of forgiveness and mercy is central to the song and adds to its somber and introspective tone.


As the song progresses, the mood becomes more intense and mournful, with the strings and chorus swelling to create a sense of immense grief and loss. The final phrase of the song, "Sempiternam Requiem," is a cry for eternal rest and peace for the departed soul.


Overall, Sir George Solti's song Requiem is a powerful and emotional tribute to those who have passed away, with its central themes of forgiveness, mercy, and eternal rest.


Line by Line Meaning

Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus


Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus


Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus


Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus


Qui tollis peccata mundi
Who takes away the sins of the world


Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest


Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest


Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus


Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus


Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus


Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus


Qui tollis peccata mundi
Who takes away the sins of the world


Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest


Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest


Agnus Dei
Lamb of God


Agnus Dei
Lamb of God


Agnus Dei
Lamb of God


Agnus Dei
Lamb of God


Qui tollis peccata mundi
Who takes away the sins of the world


Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest


Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest


Sempiternam
Eternal


Sempiternam
Eternal


Requiem
Rest




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER

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Comments from YouTube:

@Auragaming1642

Fun fact: This song was composed by IOSYS. That's why you can LITERALLY make Touhou arrangements of this song and it'll make sense.

@Muttisuri

Now that you say it their style is obious, tbh I haven't heard their stuff in a very long while.

@user-gr8ii1st1j

@@Muttisuri私もこの曲出てからしぐれういちゃんの曲聞くようになった

@tenmeisama

woooow yeah that makes so sense

@woolybroth

what is a Touhou arrangement?

@cookiesandcream3

Marisa Stole The Precious Thing by IOSYS is right above this song in my yt music playlist😭😭😭

@user-ns4dc9ol4u

まさかこのロリが世界に羽ばたいてしまうとは…

@redicvikerpeligarov6316

Эта песня и анимация настолько приелись в голову, что мне теперь не просто забыть это все.😂😂

@user-eb6zi1fv3c

この曲が洒落として通じる世の中であり続けますように

@user-ii3zm9wb6w

ポリコレ..うっ頭が

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