Rex Tremendae
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Lyrics


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Rex tremandae maiestatis,
qui salvandos salvas gratis,
salva me, fons pietatis.




Overall Meaning

The Latin phrase "Rex Tremendae Maiestatis" means "King of Tremendous Majesty" and refers to the majesty and power of God. The lyrics continue with "Qui salvandos salvas gratis" which means "Who saves those worthy of salvation for the sake of His own mercy". This suggests that salvation is not earned or deserved but is a gift bestowed by God's mercy alone.


The final line "Salva me, fons pietatis" translates to "Save me, fount of mercy." This is a prayer for salvation and emphasizes the idea that only God's mercy can provide true salvation. The repetition of the word "salva" or "save" emphasizes the urgency of the plea for salvation.


Overall, the lyrics of "Rex Tremendae" reflect the reverence and awe that people feel towards God's immense power and mercy. It's a powerful prayer that emphasizes our need for salvation and our dependence on God's grace.


Line by Line Meaning

Rex tremandae maiestatis,
Oh, King of awesome majesty,


qui salvandos salvas gratis,
Who saves freely those who are to be saved,


salva me, fons pietatis.
Save me, O fount of mercy.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@battlehard8939

Rex tremendæ maiestatis
qui salvandos salvas gratis,
salva me, fons pietatis!

Rei de tremenda majestade
que ao salvares, salvas gratuitamente,
salva-me, fonte de piedade!

King of tremendous majesty
who when saving, freely save,
save me, source of piety!



All comments from YouTube:

@LaidbackLost

I simply cannot believe Mozart composed this while he was dogfighting Eurasian Flankers in a F-22.
What an absolute musical prodigy

@sfs2040

I was looking for the AC4 comment. Thank you, sir.

@davlor86

this my favourite requiem part

@hibamaksoud7475

same!

@aqil12347

Same too!

@polyminutes8788

For a 11 year old comment

Same

@flashedarden1060

This is ground control to Major Tom!

@sabahghiasvand

Same …

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@syluxv2398

Makes me want to destroy a giant missile launch facility taken over by young Erusean officers...

@yahboisquishy5561

Took me far too long to find an ace combat reference. So glad they took from Mozart to write music such an impactful scene

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