Lacrymosa
LIBERA & ROBERT PRIZEMAN Lyrics
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De morte aeterna
In die illa tremenda
Cum benedictis
The lyrics to Lacrymosa are in Latin and convey a profound and heartfelt message. The first two lines, "Lacrymosa, dolorosa," mean "full of tears, painful." They express a deep sense of grief, sorrow, and emotional turmoil. The next two lines, "voca me, libera, salva me," request for the listener to call out and save them from their pain and suffering. This is a common theme in many songs, where the singer is calling out for help and seeking solace.
The following lines, "De morte aeterna, in die illa tremenda," translate to "from eternal death, on that dreadful day." These lines reflect on the potential judgment and consequences of our actions in the afterlife. The final two lines, "cum benedictis, libera me," mean "with the blessed, free me." This is a prayer for redemption and liberation from burdens and difficulties.
Overall, the lyrics to Lacrymosa convey deep emotional distress and a plea for help and liberation from pain and suffering. The song is intended to be a powerful and moving reflection on the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Lacrymosa
Tearful, grieving
Dolorosa
Full of pain and suffering
Voca me
Call to me
Libera
Free, deliver
Salva me
Save me
De morte aeterna
From eternal death
In die illa tremenda
On that trembling day
Cum benedictis
With the blessed ones
Libera me
Free, deliver
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Written by: Camille Saint-Saëns
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