Ave Maria

Song Meaning

The lyrics are a prayer in Latin, specifically the "Ave Maria" or "Hail Mary." The first part praises Mary, mother of Jesus. "Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum" translates to "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee." "Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus" means "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus." The second part is a plea for Mary's intercession. "Santa Maria... Ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae" translates to "Holy Mary... Pray for us sinners, now and in the hour of our death." "Amen" signifies "so be it" or "truly."