The distinctive sound of Libera has travelled the world in the last few yea… Read Full Bio ↴The distinctive sound of Libera has travelled the world in the last few years. The group's albums have topped both mainstream and classical charts in many countries, and their recordings hold their place in top-tens alongside major artists like Andrea Bocelli.

The boys who make up the vocal band Libera have been described as “normal” and “ordinary.” However, as their recordings and performances demonstrate, the music they produce is truly extraordinary. With shimmering, mystical chords and ecstatic harmonies, they are unlike any other group you have ever heard. These are truly sounds to lift the soul, celestial sounds for a new time.

The singers of Libera, who are aged seven to sixteen, attend many different local schools in South London and come from a variety of backgrounds. Although they are boys and they sing, they do not think of themselves as choirboys, but rather as an alternative kind of boy band.

While the unique sound of Libera may be impossible to pigeonhole, its universal appeal has endeared the group to fans all over the world, particularly in the US, the UK, Korea and Japan, where their CDs top the mainstream and classical charts and where they pack concert halls appearing in their trademark flowing white robes on imaginatively lit stages.

Wings of a Dove
Libera Lyrics

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If I had wings of a dove,
Far, far away
Would I fly and hide away
To be at rest

If I could wing above,
So far on high
And be free to steal away

And be at rest

Dona nobis Domine perpetua in saecula Grant us, Lord, through the
Unending ages
Dona nobis Domine perpetua in saecula pacem Grant us, Lord, peace through the
Unending ages

If I could wing above,
So far on high
And be free to steal away
And be at rest

Dona nobis Domine pacem Lord, grant us peace
Dona nobis Domine pacem Lord, grant us peace
Dona pacem Grant (us) peace

For everything above
Across the sky
Can be free to soar on high,
And be at rest

Dona nobis Domine perpetua in saecula Grant us, Lord, through the
Unending ages
Dona nobis Domine perpetua in saecula pacem Grant us, Lord, peace through the
Unending ages

Exaudi orationem dona Domine Hear our prayer, O Lord, (and) grant
Exaudi orationem dona nobis pacem Hear our prayer and grant us peace

If I could wing above,
So far on high
And be free to steal away
And be at rest

Dona nobis Domine pacem Lord, grant us peace
Dona nobis Domine pacem Lord, grant us peace
Dona pacem Grant (us) peace

If I had wings of a dove,
Far, far away
Would I fly and hide away
To be at rest

Be at rest
Be at rest

Overall Meaning

The song "Wings of a Dove" by Libera is an emotional prayer-like song that expresses the yearning for peace and rest. The singer wishes for wings of a dove to fly far away, to a place where they can find rest and be free from all troubles. The repetition of the phrase "Dona nobis Domine" which translates to "Grant us, Lord" reinforces the prayerful nature of the song. In the last stanza, the singer concludes with the same message, to be at rest. The song's overall message is a longing for peace and freedom from all worry.

The song has a deeply religious undertone and draws inspiration from the Latin mass. The use of Latin phrases and prayerful tones is evident throughout the song. The instrumentation adds to the emotive nature of the song, with the orchestra serving to create a serene and calming atmosphere. The song can be interpreted in different ways, but the overall message remains the same - the desire for peace, freedom, and rest.

Line by Line Meaning

If I had wings of a dove,
If I had the ability to fly away like a dove

Far, far away
A distant place that could provide me rest

Would I fly and hide away
I would take flight and seek refuge to find rest

To be at rest
To find peace and tranquility

If I could wing above,
If I could fly high up in the sky

So far on high
To a great height, far beyond reach

And be free to steal away
And escape from the world below

And be at rest
And find a place of peace and safety

Dona nobis Domine perpetua in saecula
Grant us, Lord, through the unending ages

Grant us, Lord, peace through the unending ages
Please bless us with lasting peace

Dona nobis Domine pacem
Lord, grant us peace