Michael Buble - Ave Maria Lyrics
Lyrics
Ave Maria Gratia plena
Maria Gratia plena
Maria Gratia plena
Ave, ave dominus
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus
Et benedictus fructus ventris
Ventris tui Jesus
Ave Maria
Nunc et in hora mortis
In hora mortis, mortis nostrae
In hora mortis nostrae
Ave Maria!
Video
Michael Bublé - Ave Maria [Official HD]
Meaning & Inspiration
Michael Bublé's rendition of "Ave Maria," released on December 5, 2017, offers a profound and deeply moving engagement with a prayer that has resonated through centuries of Christian devotion. This version transcends a simple musical performance, inviting listeners into a contemplative space that mirrors the spiritual weight of its text. The song, at its core, is an invocation of Mary, Mother of Jesus, a central figure in Christian belief, and its power lies in its direct application of the ancient prayer. The opening lines, "Ave Maria Gratia plena," translate to "Hail Mary, full of grace," directly echoing the greeting of the Angel Gabriel to Mary as recorded in Luke 1:28. This biblical anchoring is crucial; it’s not mere poetry but a scriptural affirmation. The repetition of "Maria Gratia plena" emphasizes the fullness of God's favor bestowed upon her, a theme further elaborated in the ensuing verses.
The subsequent phrase, "Ave, ave dominus, Dominus tecum," means "Hail, hail the Lord, the Lord is with you." This is a recognition of Mary's unique relationship with God, a testament to her blessedness not just in herself, but because of God's presence and purpose for her. The scriptural parallel here is clear in the angel’s extended greeting in Luke 1:28, which continues, "the Lord is with you." Bublé's delivery imbues these lines with a reverence that underscores the magnitude of this divine companionship. The next section, "Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui Jesus," translates to "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus." This directly quotes and expands upon the angel's words in Luke 1:42, where Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cries out to Mary, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" This biblical quotation is not accidental; it highlights Mary's divinely appointed status, setting her apart as chosen and honored. The inclusion of Jesus' name here firmly roots the prayer in the heart of Christian theology – Mary's blessedness is inextricably linked to her son, the Messiah.
The final invocation, "Nunc et in hora mortis, in hora mortis nostrae, Ave Maria," translates to "Now and at the hour of our death, at the hour of our death, our death, Hail Mary!" This plea for intercession at the most vulnerable moment of life—death—is a profound expression of faith and reliance on Mary’s maternal care. It speaks to the Christian hope for salvation and the belief in the communion of saints, where those in heaven can intercede for those on earth. This request for prayer at the hour of death is a deeply human desire for comfort and guidance during a time of profound transition, finding resonance in the Christian understanding of Mary as a model of faith and a compassionate mother figure. Bublé’s rendition, therefore, functions not just as a song, but as an audible prayer, a vocalization of scripture that encourages a contemplative engagement with foundational Christian beliefs about grace, divine favor, and the enduring presence of heavenly intercession.