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Yvonne S. Moriarty [Orchestrator] & Walt Fowler [Orchestrator] & Ladd McIntosh [Orchestrator] & Eliz Lyrics

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O O O viridissima virga ave
O viridissima virga
Viridissima viridissima virga ava
Que in ventoso
In ventoso
Que in ventoso flabro
Que in ventoso flabro sciscitationis
Sciscitationis sanctorum

Sanctorum prodisti
Prodisti
Cum venit
Cum venit tempus
Cum venit tempus
Quod tu floristi in ramis tuis
Ave ave fuit fuit tibi
Quia calor solis in te sudavit
Sicut odor balsami
Nam in te floruit
In te floruit
Nam in te floruit pulcher flos
Nam in te floruit pulcher pulcher flos
Pulcher flos qui odorem
Qui odorem
Qui odorem dedit omnibus
Dedit omnibus aromatibus
Que arida erant
Et illa
Et illa apparuerunt
Apparuerunt omnia in viriditate
In viriditate

In viriditate plena
Plena plena plena plena

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "O viridissima virga" are a tribute to nature and its beauty. The title of the song, which means "O greenest branch," is a reference to a branch that flourished and bloomed in the wind. The lyrics express admiration for the branch and compare it to a pleasant aroma that fills the air. The branch is also considered a symbol of hope and new beginnings, as it blossoms during the time when everything is coming back to life.

The repetition of the phrase "sanctorum prodisti" suggests that the branch has a spiritual significance and was once associated with the saints. The song also mentions the heat of the sun, which is believed to have contributed to the growth of the branch. It talks about the aroma that the branch emits which is pleasant and attracts all those around it. The lyrics praise the branch for its ability to bring life and color to an otherwise dry and lifeless environment.

Overall, the song "O viridissima virga" is a celebration of nature and the beauty that it brings. It encourages listeners to appreciate and respect the natural world around them. The lyrics emphasize the importance of growth, renewal, and beauty in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

O O O viridissima virga ave
Hail, oh greenest branch, oh greenest branch, oh greenest branch

O viridissima virga
Oh greenest branch

Viridissima viridissima virga ava
Oh greenest branch, oh greenest branch

Que in ventoso
That in the windy

In ventoso
In the windy

Que in ventoso flabro
That in the windy blast

Que in ventoso flabro sciscitationis
That in the windy blast of inquiry

Sciscitationis sanctorum
Of the inquiry of the saints

Prodisti
You showed forth

Cum venit
When the time came

Cum venit tempus
When the time came