Pater noster
La Pietra che Canta Lyrics
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qui es un coelis,
sanctificétur nomen Tuum,
adveniat Regnum Tuum,
fiat volúntas tua
sicut in coelo et in terra.
Panem nostrum cotidiánum
da nobis hódie,
sicut et nos dimittímus
debitóribus nostris.
Et ne nos indúcas
in tentationem,
Sed libera nos a malo.
The Latin prayer of Pater Noster is one of the most well-known Christian prayers in the world today. La Pietra che Canta's rendition of the orison is a beautiful, solemn hymn that showcases the one-of-a-kind vocal prowess and instrumentation of the group. The song opens with the familiar Latin phrase 'Pater Noster', which translates to 'Our Father', serving as a call to prayer. The subsequent lines of the song are taken verbatim from the Lord's Prayer as recorded in the Bible, with each phrase evoking its meaning and importance in a soulful and contemplative fashion.
The first line of the prayer, 'qui es in coelis,' addresses God's presence in heaven, affirming the belief in a higher power overseeing and guiding the lives of humankind. 'Sanctificetur nomen Tuum' speaks to the holiness of God's name and the reverence with which it must be treated. The lines 'adveniat Regnum Tuum' and 'fiat voluntas tua' appeal to the coming of God's kingdom and the desire to serve and fulfill his will. 'Panem nostrum cotidianum' acknowledges one's daily bread and the need for God's continued sustenance. The line 'Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, Sed libera nos a malo' is a plea for God's protection from temptation and evil.
La Pietra che Canta's interpretation of Pater Noster is a moving tribute to faith and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of prayer and the mercy of a higher power. The song's harmonious interplay between vocals and instruments creates a transcendent atmosphere, allowing listeners to reflect on the message of the Lord's Prayer in a meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Pater Noster
Our Father
qui es in coelis,
who art in heaven,
sanctificetur nomen Tuum,
hallowed be thy name,
adveniat Regnum Tuum,
thy kingdom come,
fiat voluntas Tua
thy will be done
sicut in coelo et in terra.
on earth as it is in heaven.
Panem nostrum cotidianum
Give us this day our daily bread,
da nobis hodie,
and forgive us our trespasses,
et dimitte nobis debita nostra,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris.
And lead us not into temptation,
Et ne nos inducas in tentationem,
but deliver us from evil.
Sed libera nos a malo.
Amen.
Writer(s): Igor Stravinsky
Contributed by Nathaniel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.