Glória
Juliane Werding Lyrics

Gloria, Gloria...
The repetition of the name Gloria creates an energetic and upbeat tone of the song, which is appropriate for its theme.

Heute kam der Brief aus Rom
The singer of the song receives a letter from the Vatican, which informs him that his time as a priest is up.

Heute ist sein letzter Tag
This line establishes the time frame of the story, and sets a melancholic mood for the rest of the song.

Und er legt die Stola an
Despite his impending departure, the priest still puts on his liturgical vestments, showing his dedication to his vocation until the very end.

Hält seine letzte Messe ab
The priest celebrates his final mass, creating a sense of closure and finality.

Seine Kirche ist gefüllt
The church is packed, implying that the priest was well-liked and respected by his community.

Bis zum allerletzten Platz
The church is full to capacity, emphasizing the importance of this event to the community.

Alle warten was passiert
The congregation is waiting to hear the news from the Vatican and the priest's response to it, creating a sense of anticipation and tension.

Jeder lauscht dem nächsten Satz
The congregation is attentive and focused on the priest's every word, underscoring the gravity of the situation.

Gloria - ich bin schuldig
The artist acknowledges that he is responsible for his situation, and feels guilty about it.

Gloria - weil ich liebe
The reason for the singer's guilt is that he has fallen in love with a woman, and cannot continue his role as a priest while also pursuing this relationship.

Gloria - ich bekenne
The artist confesses his love for the woman, suggesting that he is not ashamed of his feelings, but rather regrets the consequences of his actions.

Gloria
The repetition of the name Gloria serves as a refrain, emphasizing the conflicted emotions of the singer and creating a sense of catharsis.

Denn ich liebe eine Frau
The singer reiterates the reason for his predicament, emphasizing the strength of his feelings for this woman.

Die Konsequenz kenn ich genau
The singer is well aware of the consequences of his actions, but is unable to deny his feelings for the woman.

Doch ohne sie will ich nicht sein
The artist cannot imagine his life without the woman he loves, underscoring the depth of his attachment to her.

Nicht der Papst, aber Gott wird mir verzeihen
The artist finds solace in the belief that God will forgive him for his transgressions, even if the Church and its representatives will not.

Die Gemeinde applaudiert
The congregation applauds the priest after his final mass, showing their appreciation for his service and support for him as a person.

Weil es keinen interessiert
The reason for the applause is that the congregation does not know the real reason for the priest's departure, and assumes it is due to normal circumstances.

Weil er ein guter Priester war
The congregation has positive memories of the priest, further emphasizing their support for him and the shock that would come with learning the truth.

Denn er war immer für sie da
The priest was an important figure in the lives of the congregation, underscoring the emotional weight of his departure and the impact it will have on them.

Gloria - ist man schuldig?
The refrain returns, this time in the form of a question, as the artist reflects on the morality of his actions and the judgment of others.

Gloria - nur aus Liebe?
The singer justifies his actions by framing them as motivated by love, appealing to the universal human experience of romantic attachment.

Gloria - wer ist schuldig?
The artist wonders if he is fully responsible for his situation, suggesting that there are external factors that contributed to his actions.

Gloria
The refrain returns once more, this time with a sense of finality and resolve, as the singer accepts his fate and the consequences of his actions.