Pie Jesu
Marie Osmond Lyrics


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Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem

Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem
Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem

Sempiternam




Sempiternam
Requiem

Overall Meaning

Marie Osmondā€™s song ā€œPie Jesuā€ is a poem that captures the essence of the Catholic Church's thought on the end of life. The Latin phrase "Pie Jesu" translates to "merciful Jesus," which sets the tone for the song's prayer. The opening lines, "pie Jesu, pie Jesu," repeating in a delicate and serene tone, emphasize the imploration of the merciful Christ to offer pardon to the living, peace to the dead, and respite for departed souls. The next two lines, "Qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem," ask for the forgiveness of sins and a deserving relief for the deceased.


The third and fourth verses, ā€œAgnus Dei, Agnus Deiā€ continue the iteration of supplication for mercy, forgiveness, and peace until the last line where the singer implores for an everlasting repose, summing up the ultimate goal of faith. The word ā€œsempiternam,ā€ which means ā€œeternal,ā€ brings a sense of conclusion to the prayer as it is the ultimate objective of life's journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus


Qui tollis peccata mundi
You who take away the sins of the world


Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem
Grant them rest, grant them rest


Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God


Sempiternam
Forever


Requiem
Rest




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

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Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
everlasting
everlasting
Rest



All comments from YouTube:

@tz3218

Beautiful voice. What a talent. She never stops reaching or growing. It brought me to tears.

@chicanica64

Beautiful! I imagine angels in heaven worship like this! ā¤šŸ˜Š

@Glen.Danielsen

Marie gets even more beautiful as time goes by. And this is beautiful beyond words. šŸ’›šŸ™šŸ½

@pjm1902

No idea she could sing like this. Beautiful

@Floppyearsmomma

šŸ˜ÆšŸ˜ÆšŸ˜Æ I have listened to Marie Osmond my entire life, and never knew she had this kind of range!!! My goodness this is incredible!!!

@suehart3965

My God! She never sounded so awesome! That was pure love there.

@ShellieSager

I had no idea Marie could sing in this range. Beautiful.

@reneewilson7128

It was heartfelt for her to sing this song, while she was healing. I had a miscarriage and it made me think about my child, I could never hold or touch. One day I will meet him or her in heaven.

@Fordba1

I have sat right in front of Marie in Vegas right after Michael dies as she sang this. She cried and i did too. Much love to Marie. She is stronger than i could ever be.

@godsgraceissufficient2324

Beautiful tribute to her son, Michael! It's heartbreaking to see her hurting! A mother should never have to bury her child! šŸ˜¢

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