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Hostias
Mozart Lyrics
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laudis offerimus
tu suscipe pro animabus illis,
quarum hodie memoriam facimus.
Fac eas, Domine, de morte
transire ad vitam.
Quam olim Abrahae promisisti
et semine eius.
The lyrics to Mozart's song Hostias are a prayer and an offering of praise to God. The very first line "hostias et preces tibi, Domine" translates to "sacrifices and prayers we offer to You, Lord," this line sets a tone of reverence and submission to God. The lines that follow, "tu suscipe pro animabus illis, quarum hodie memoriam facimus", suggests that the song is being sung in memory of those who have passed away. The lyrics then lead into a request for God to help those departed souls transition from death to life, as promised to Abraham and his descendants.
The song, although based on Christian beliefs, is widely regarded as one of Mozart's greatest and most impactful works. This is because it captures the very essence of spirituality, specifically the longing for transcendence and deliverance. The music in the song also perfectly coincides with the message in the lyrics. Along with this powerful message, the song has left an indelible impact on the musical world, inspiring generations of musicians and composers.
Line by Line Meaning
Hostias et preces tibi, Domine
We offer you sacrifices and prayers, Lord
laudis offerimus
We offer you praise
tu suscipe pro animabus illis
May you accept them for the sake of their souls
quarum hodie memoriam facimus.
Of those we remember today.
Fac eas, Domine, de morte transire ad vitam.
Lord, make them pass from death to life
Quam olim Abrahae promisisti et semine eius.
As you once promised Abraham and his seed.
Contributed by Violet H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@calebwhymark1789
To think this is the last song Mozart heard as he lay on his death bed…really brings it home
@maitrejeanseke561
Merci de vos séquences musicales Mozart.
@Wosiewose
1:52 to 2:10 - really struck me as an alto singing this, both the text and the music - not sure why but it really hit home. Every time I think of someone I know that has died, this is the part I come back to. "Make it so for them, Lord! from death to life to transition." (my translation - not a really good one, but pretty literal)
@DaviSilva-oc7iv
I think it's "make them transition from death to life"
@glogordcreativo6000
Me encanta esta canción
@lucianoiovino304
Che meraviglia! Grazie
@dallasd1282
Great music good times! The second drop hits harder than anything I've ever heard!
@authenticmusic4815
Indeed
@marcelo2306
Sublime.....
@chantalou604
Quelle beauté! Les mots me manquent.