Ave Maria-RFS
Stevie Wonder Lyrics


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Ave Maria
Gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Ave, ave dominus
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus
Et benedictus fructus ventris
Ventris tuae, Jesu
Ave Maria

Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus
Et benedictus fructus ventris




Ventris tuae, Jesu
Ave Maria

Overall Meaning

Stevie Wonder's interpretation of Ave Maria-RFS is a soulful and emotive exploration of faith, devotion, and gratitude. The lyrics of the song are in Latin, a spoken and written language that is still a part of the Catholic liturgy. In this song, Stevie Wonder's voice resonates with awe, reverence, and inspiration as he sings his praises to the Blessed Virgin Mary. "Gratia plena" translates to "full of grace," and it is a reference to the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel proclaims these words to Mary. Stevie Wonder repeats this declaration, emphasizing the Marian title "Maria" and the significance of Mary's abundant grace.


The refrain of the song, "Ave Maria," is an ancient prayer honoring the Virgin Mary, which means "Hail, Mary." The use of the repetition of the phrase highlights the importance of the connection with the divine in a world otherwise haunted by sinful realities. The lines "Benedicta tu in mulieribus" and "et benedictus fructus ventris tuae" pay homage to Mary as a blessed figure, as well as to her son, Jesus Christ. Stevie Wonder beautifully sings the Latin words, communicating the power of the sentiment the song conveys. Overall, the song conveys a message of deep, overpowering devotion to Mary, exalting her as a figure worthy of worship and veneration.


Line by Line Meaning

Ave Maria
Salutations to Mary, a prayer of reverence and devotion.


Gratia plena
Full of grace, Mary is imbued with divine favor and blessing.


Maria, gratia plena
Mary, an embodiment of grace, is revered for being granted God's favor.


Ave, ave dominus
Hail, hail Lord, an exclamation of praise and adoration towards the Almighty.


Dominus tecum
The Lord is with you. Mary is being comforted with His divine presence.


Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Blessed are you among women. Mary is being recognized as the most blessed woman.


Et benedictus
And blessed. Christ is being acknowledged as the most blessed of all.


Et benedictus fructus ventris
And blessed is the fruit of your womb. Jesus, born to Mary, is the fruit of her sacred womb.


Ventris tuae, Jesu
Of your womb, Jesus. Mary is being reminded of the miracle of Jesus' birth.


Ave Maria
Salutations to Mary, repeated as a final tribute to her enduring divinity.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID ARCH, URS BUHLER, SEBASTIAN IZAMBARD, CARLOS MARIN, STEVEN MCCUTCHEON, DAVID MILLER, TRDL

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