Panis Angelicus
pavarotti & sting Lyrics
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Panis angelicus
Fit panis hominum
Dat panis coelicus
Figuris terminum
O res mirabilis!
Manducat Dominum
Pauper, pauper
Pauper, pauper
Servus et humilis
Panis angelicus
Fit panis hominum
Dat panis coelicus
Figuris terminum
O res mirabilis
Manducat Dominum
Pauper, pauper
Servus et humilis
Pauper, pauper
Servus, servus et humilis
The lyrics of Pavarotti and Sting's song "Panis Angelicus" are in latin and describe the miracle of the bread becoming the body of Christ during the Eucharist. The title "Panis Angelicus" can be translated to "Bread of Angels". The first two lines of the lyrics roughly translate to "The bread of Angels becomes the bread of man, the heavenly bread ends all symbols." The song praises how God chose to become part of humanity by transforming into bread that could be eaten by anyone. The lyrics mention how the Lord, the master of all, eats amongst the poor and humble.
The overall tone of the song is reverent and grateful towards God for his gift. Pavarotti and Sting's voices complement each other well, and their duet gives the song a sense of unity and reverence. The song is poignant and spiritual, and its use of latin adds to the solemn and holy atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Panis angelicus
Bread of Angels
Fit panis hominum
Becomes bread for mankind
Dat panis coelicus
The heavenly bread gives
Figuris terminum
Ending all symbols
O res mirabilis!
Oh miraculous thing!
Manducat Dominum
The Lord feeds on them
Pauper, pauper
Poor, poor
Servus et humilis
A servant and humble
Pauper, pauper
Poor, poor
Servus, servus et humilis
A servant, a servant and humble
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVE ABBOTT, SIMON LOLE, IAN TILLEY, TRADITIONAL, UNKNOWN WRITER
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@MinopeRU
Better than expected. It's difficult to sing with such a strong operetic voice, but Sting as always found a perfect arrangement and made a nice duo. Bravissimo!
@user-oc8fp1fr4x
Фантастика малотцы
@ferpaz4723
I nursed muy dying Mom with your voices, and I know she went in peace thanks to your ART. Forever grateful! Love you both. Blessings and Angels!!!!
@nyy1960
That's beautiful.
@frankearley1404
VERY VERY moving and did you notice at the very end how Sting just shook his head in disbelief at what they had just done. What this turbulent world needs now is the peace and love just oozing from this work.
@JosephDiveley
WOW!!! Pavarotti is always Pavarotti but Sting really added such a unique and haunting sound effect that I think this is the most unique performance of this piece you will ever hear. I just loved how their voice blended and complimented each other so well. Simply Amazing!!!
@ingerdegant3758
I loved it 🥰❤️🩹
@franknbeans195
Even in 2021 this song is absolutely one of my favorites.
@pnorton75
Yeah because sting had a lot of effects added to his voice. Not saying he is a bad singer, quite the contrary. He is very gifted. Only Pavarotti's vocals we much more clean, were as Sting's had a lot echo, and hall effects added.
@luluramos2627
Totalmente de acuerdo 😀