Requiem Aeternam
Victoria Petrosillo Merwan Rim Anne-Laure Girbal Lyrics

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Requiem aeternam
Dona eis Domine
Et lux perpetua luceat, luceat eis.

Te decet
(Hymnus Deus),
Hymnus Deus in Sion,
(et tibi)

Et tibi redetur votum in Jerusalem.

Ex audi
(Orationem)
Orationem meam;
(Ad te omnis)
Ad te omnis caro veniet.

Requiem
Requiem Aeternam

Requiem
Requiem Aeternam

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Requiem Aeternam" by Victoria Petrosillo, Merwan Rim, and Anne-Laure Girbal are a prayer for eternal rest for those who have died. The Latin phrase "Requiem Aeternam" translates to "eternal rest," and the singers ask God to grant this rest to those who have passed on. The second line, "Dona eis Domine," means "grant them, Lord," further emphasizing the plea for mercy and rest.

The third line, "Et lux perpetua luceat, luceat eis," translates to "let perpetual light shine upon them." This line is also a request for mercy and peace for those who are no longer with us. The following verse, "Te decet (Hymnus Deus)," is a Latin phrase which means "it is fitting for you (God) to receive praise." The singers acknowledge that God is worthy of praise and adoration.

The final lines of the song tie everything together with a call to prayer, asking God to listen to their prayers and for all to come before him. Overall, the lyrics of "Requiem Aeternam" are a moving and heartfelt call for peace for those who have passed and a recognition of God's power and majesty.

Line by Line Meaning

Requiem aeternam
Grant eternal rest

Dona eis Domine
To them, Lord

Et lux perpetua luceat, luceat eis.
May perpetual light shine, shine upon them.

Te decet
It befits You

(Hymnus Deus),
(O God,)

Hymnus Deus in Sion,
A hymn be sung to You in Zion,

(et tibi)
(and)

Et tibi redetur votum in Jerusalem.
A vow to You be fulfilled in Jerusalem.

Ex audi
Hear

(Orationem)
(my prayer),

Orationem meam;
My prayer;