Lacrymosa
LIBERA & ROBERT PRIZEMAN Lyrics


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Lacrymosa, dolorosa, voca me, libera, salva me

De morte aeterna

In die illa tremenda

Cum benedictis
Libera me





Overall Meaning

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




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Camille Saint-Saëns

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