Panis Angelicus
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics


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Panis Angelicus
Panis angelicus
Fit panis hominum
Dat panis coelicus
Figuris terminum
O res mirabilis!
Manducat Dominum
Pauper, pauper
Servus et humilis
Pauper, pauper
Servus et humilis

Panis angelicus
Fit panis hominum
Dat panis coelicus
Figuris terminum
O res mirabilis
Manducat Dominum
Pauper, pauper
Servus et humilis




Pauper, pauper
Servus, servus et humilis

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Luciano Pavarotti's "Panis Angelicus" speak of the wonder and mystery of the Eucharist, the sacramental bread that Catholics believe to be the body of Christ. The Latin lyrics describe the bread as both "heavenly" and "human," and refer to the bread as the "bread of angels." The lyrics suggest that even the lowliest of servants and the poorest of people can partake in this miraculous food, and in doing so, consume the body of their savior.


The use of Latin in the song adds to the sense of sacred mystery and awe that the lyrics inspire. The melody is haunting and beautiful, with Pavarotti's soaring tenor voice bringing the words to life in a way that touches the heart and lifts the spirit. The repetition of the phrase "pauper, pauper, servus et humilis" (poor, poor, servant and humble) conveys the Christian message of humility and the idea that through the Eucharist, all are made equal in the presence of Christ.


Line by Line Meaning

Panis angelicus
The angelic bread


Fit panis hominum
It becomes the bread of man


Dat panis coelicus
The heavenly bread gives


Figuris terminum
An end to all symbols


O res mirabilis!
O wondrous thing!


Manducat Dominum
The Lord is eaten


Pauper, pauper
The poor, the poor


Servus et humilis
The servant and the lowly


Pauper, pauper
The poor, the poor


Servus, servus et humilis
The servant, the servant and the lowly




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVE ABBOTT, SIMON LOLE, IAN TILLEY, TRADITIONAL, UNKNOWN WRITER

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Comments from YouTube:

@MinopeRU

Better than expected. It's difficult to sing with such a strong operetic voice, but Sting as always found a perfect arrangement and made a nice duo. Bravissimo!

@user-oc8fp1fr4x

Фантастика малотцы

@ferpaz4723

I nursed muy dying Mom with your voices, and I know she went in peace thanks to your ART. Forever grateful! Love you both. Blessings and Angels!!!!

@nyy1960

That's beautiful.

@frankearley1404

VERY VERY moving and did you notice at the very end how Sting just shook his head in disbelief at what they had just done. What this turbulent world needs now is the peace and love just oozing from this work.

@JosephDiveley

WOW!!! Pavarotti is always Pavarotti but Sting really added such a unique and haunting sound effect that I think this is the most unique performance of this piece you will ever hear. I just loved how their voice blended and complimented each other so well. Simply Amazing!!!

@ingerdegant3758

I loved it 🥰❤️‍🩹

@franknbeans195

Even in 2021 this song is absolutely one of my favorites.

@pnorton75

Yeah because sting had a lot of effects added to his voice. Not saying he is a bad singer, quite the contrary. He is very gifted. Only Pavarotti's vocals we much more clean, were as Sting's had a lot echo, and hall effects added.

@luluramos2627

Totalmente de acuerdo 😀

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