Pie Jesu
Lloyd Webber Andrew Lyrics
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Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Agnus Dei
Agnus dei
Agnus dei
Agnus deu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Sempiternam
Sempiternam
Requiem
The song "Pie Jesu" is a solemn and mournful prayer of supplication to Jesus Christ for eternal rest for beloved departed souls. Originally a part of the Catholic liturgy, the phrase "Pie Jesu" translates from Latin as "Merciful Jesus" and refers to the plea for God's mercy on the souls of the faithful departed. The repeated use of this phrase in the song creates a haunting and melancholic atmosphere that seems to evoke the sense of loss and longing for divine assistance.
The lyrics "Qui tollis peccata mundi" which means "You who take away the sins of the world" is repeated several times, underscoring the fact that the singers are seeking redemption and grace for the dead. The repeated requests for requiem, or eternal rest, underlines the fact that death is regarded as a journey from this world to the next, and the ultimate destination of the soul is a matter of divine mercy.
Line by Line Meaning
Pie Jesu
Oh holy Jesus
Pie Jesu
Oh holy Jesus
Pie Jesu
Oh holy Jesus
Pie Jesu
Oh holy Jesus
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Who takes away the sins of the world
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Pie Jesu
Oh holy Jesus
Pie Jesu
Oh holy Jesus
Pie Jesu
Oh holy Jesus
Pie Jesu
Oh holy Jesus
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Who takes away the sins of the world
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Agnus Dei
Lamb of God
Agnus dei
Lamb of God
Agnus dei
Lamb of God
Agnus deu
Lamb of God
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Who takes away the sins of the world
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Sempiternam
Eternal
Sempiternam
Eternal
Requiem
Rest
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
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@nicseven7h77
I come here after Malakai's golden buzzer . Never knew this song was so holy it penetrate my soul. Thank you Jesus for the mercy for us 🙏🕊️
@nancylubasi7366
Me too
@YhateT8
I second word
@ms.jean-paul9159
Ditto...
@perriredd615
I’m here after Malakai too😊😇
@kellimac
I looked this up because of Malaki's performance as well. It makes me cry everytime I hear it but I cant stop listening. I imagine this is the "muzak" of Heaven.
@LuckySlavia
After watching the Pie Jesu golden buzzer of this year @BGT I had to come to watch this! Who's with me watching in 2023?💪
@chonkcat8654
Me !!!!
@frvalentinenzekah
@@chonkcat8654 that is exactly what has brought me here
@Ravenelvenlady
I certainly am. I remember it well when it was first released. It's an absolutely exquisite performance and setting of this sacred text. It still brings tears to my eyes. I also remember first hearing it to the soundtrack from where the images of this video come: a film called Hope & Glory.