Hail Holy Queen
Whoopi Goldberg & Sisters Lyrics

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Oh Maria
Hail mother of mercy and of love
Oh Maria
Triumph all ye cherubim
Sing with us ye seraphim
Heaven and earth resound the hymn
Salve, salve, salve, regina
Hail holy queen enthroned above
Oh Maria
Hail mother of mercy and of love
Oh Maria
Triumph all ye cherubim
Sing with us ye seraphim
Heaven and earth resound the hymn
Salve, salve, salve, regina

Our life, our sweetness here below
Oh Maria
Our hope in sorrow and in woe
Oh, oh, oh Maria
Triumph all ye cherubim (Cherubim)
Sing with us ye seraphim (Seraphim)
Heaven and earth resound the hymn
Salve, salve, salve, regina
Alleluia

Mater amaterintermerata
Sanctus, sanctus, dominus
Virgo respice mater ad spice
Sanctus, sanctus, dominus
Alleluia

Our life, our sweetness here below
Oh Maria
Our hope in sorrow and in woe
Oh, oh, oh Maria
Triumph all ye cherubim (Cherubim)
Sing with us ye seraphim (Sweet Seraphim)
Heaven and earth resound the hymn
Salve, salve, salve, regina

Salve regina (wa, oh, oh)
Salve regina

Overall Meaning

The song "Hail Holy Queen" by Whoopi Goldberg & Sisters is a musical tribute to Mother Mary. In the lyrics, the singer calls upon Mary, the Queen of Heaven, who is full of mercy and love. The focus of the song is to offer prayers and praises to Mary for her grace and blessings.

The song emphasizes the idea of Mary as the mother of all believers and a source of comfort especially in times of trouble. The lyrics offer a sense of hope and security to listeners, pointing out that their lives and hopes are anchored in Mary's love and protection. The song is an expression of faith in the intercession of Mary, the Queen of Heaven.

Overall, the song captures the sense of reverence and awe that believers have for Mary, portraying her as a powerful intercessor and a beacon of hope for all.

Line by Line Meaning

Hail holy queen enthroned above
Greetings to the blessed queen who has been placed above.

Oh Maria
A supplication to Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ.

Hail mother of mercy and of love
Greetings to the Mother who shows mercy and love.

Triumph all ye cherubim
Be victorious, O heavenly beings called Cherubim.

Sing with us ye seraphim
Join us in singing, ye holy beings called Seraphim.

Heaven and earth resound the hymn
Let both Heaven and Earth echo our song of praise.

Salve, salve, salve, regina
Hail, Hail, Hail, Queen - another salutation to the blessed Queen.

Our life, our sweetness here below
Our life on earth and everything sweet we experience here.

Oh Maria
A supplication to Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ.

Our hope in sorrow and in woe
She is our hope in moments of sadness and sorrow.

Triumph all ye cherubim (Cherubim)
An encouragement to the Cherubim to be triumphant.

Sing with us ye seraphim (Sweet Seraphim)
An invitation to the Seraphim to join in singing.

Heaven and earth resound the hymn
A repetition of the earlier request that all creation join in the music.

Salve, salve, salve, regina
Another salutation to the Queen.

Alleluia
‘Alleluia’ is an expression of joy and praise commonly used in the Bible.

Mater amaterintermerata
Mother, undefiled and chaste.

Sanctus, sanctus, dominus
Holy, Holy, Lord - a well-known liturgical phrase in the Catholic Church.

Virgo respice mater ad spice (Juve, sinum tu um)
O Virgin, Mother, look upon your daughter who is seeking your womb.

Alleluia
An expression of joy at the end of another verse.

Salve regina (wa, oh, oh)
The song ends with yet another salutation to the Queen.

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