Dies Irae
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Lyrics


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Dies irae
Dies illa
Solvet saeclum en favilla
Teste davidcum sybilla

Quantus tremor est futurus
Quando judex est venturus
Cunta stricte discus surus

Dies irae
Dies illa
Solvet saeclum en favilla
Teste davidcum sybilla

Quantus tremor est futurus
Quando judex est venturus
Cuncta stricte discus surus

Quantus tre-e-mo-or e-est fu-u-turus
Dies irae, Dies illa
Quantus tre-e-mo-or e-est fu-u-turus
Dies irae, Dies illa
Quantus tre-e-mo-or e-est fu-u-turus
Quando judex est venturus
Cuncta stricte discus surus

Cuncta stricte
Stricte discus surus




Cuncta stricte
Stricte discus surus

Overall Meaning

The Dies Irae is a Latin hymn that describes the end of the world and the Day of Judgment. In Mozart's version, the lyrics begin with "Dies irae, dies illa," which translates to "Day of wrath, that day," and goes on to say that the world will be reduced to ashes and that all will be judged by God, as prophesized by David and the Sibyl. The hymn then repeats the phrase "Quantus tremor est futurus," which means "What trembling there will be," emphasizing the fear and awe that will accompany the end of days.


Mozart's Dies Irae is a powerful and dramatic piece of music that captures the gravitas and intensity of the hymn's lyrics. The music is characterized by its use of heavy, pounding rhythms, ominous chords, and soaring vocal lines. The choir sings in unison and in harmony, creating a sense of urgency and desperation that reinforces the message of the text.


Line by Line Meaning

Dies irae
Day of wrath


Dies illa
That day


Solvet saeclum en favilla
Will dissolve the world into ashes


Teste davidcum sybilla
As testified by David and the Sibyl


Quantus tremor est futurus
What trembling there will be


Quando judex est venturus
When the judge is about to come


Cunta stricte discus surus
A strict inquiry will be made


Cuncta stricte
Everything strictly


Stricte discus surus
Will be judged severely




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@anthonyhoad6604

Day of wrath and doom Impending,
David's words with Sibyl's blending, Heaven and Earth in ashes ending.
Oh what fear man's bosom rendeth, when from heaven the Judge descendeth,
on whose sentence all dependeth.
Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth, through earth's sepulchers it ringeth,
All before the Throne in bringeth.
From the dust of earth returning: man for judgement must prepare him.
Spare O God, in mercy spare him.
Lord all-pitying, Jesus blest, Grant them thine eternal rest. Amen
Atziluth (Emanation)
Du-Sollst - Dies Irae (Pour forth from the chaos - Day of Wrath)



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@maudpie1338

Try listening to songs like this while doing homework. Feels like writing names in a death note.

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I have a death note lol

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I takeba potato chip



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@bloodwoot

@Iwan Yusazli dramaticly moving pen while writing the names

@VyvienneEaux

For a couple weeks I did my homework at 3:00 AM listening to Mozart's requiem. I felt magical.

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@shiviste7611

Perfect music for fighting Ivan the Terrible

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@John Apple What are you talking about?

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Leave the weeb shit at home. Jk.

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