Ave Maria
Beyoncé
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She was lost in so many different ways Out in the darkness with no guide I know the cost of a losing hand But for the grace of God go I I found heaven on earth You are my last, my first And then I hear this voice inside Ave Maria I've been alone When I'm surrounded by friends How could the silence be so loud? But I still go home Knowing that I've got you There's only us when the lights go down You are my heaven on earth You are my hunger, my thirst I always hear this voice inside Singing Ave Maria Sometimes love can come and pass you by While you're busy making plans Suddenly hit you and then you realize It's out of your hands Baby, you got to understand You are my heaven on earth You are my last, my first And then I hear this voice inside Ave Maria Ave Maria Ave Maria
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Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Ian Dench, Tor Erik Hermansen, Beyonce Knowles, Makeba Riddick, Amanda Ghost
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
SongThe song "Ave Maria" is a track off Beyoncé's album "I Am... Sasha Fierce" which was released in 2008. The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
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CompositionThe melody of "Ave Maria" is a re-arrangement of Franz Schubert's original composition "Ave Maria." The new arrangement was specifically designed for Beyoncé's voice and music style.
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LyricsUnlike the traditional "Ave Maria" lyrics, Beyoncé's version contains modernized lyrics. Instead of singing about the Virgin Mary, Beyonce sings about finding true love.
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PerformanceWhen singing this song, Beyoncé often delivers a powerful performance. She has been praised for her vocal technique and emotional expression during live performances of "Ave Maria."
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RecognitionThough not released as a single, "Ave Maria" still managed to chart in some countries due to high digital downloads. It peaked at number 150 on the UK Singles Chart.
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ReceptionMany critics praised Beyoncé's rendition of the song. Some described it as 'angelic' and 'touching.' It is often highlighted as one of the standout tracks on the "I Am... Sasha Fierce" album.
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Religious ReferencesThough the song is not religious in the way the original Ave Maria is, Beyoncé does include spiritual themes in her lyrics. She sings about faith, love, and the idea of a life companion being an 'angel.'
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Co-WritersThe song was co-written by Beyoncé along with Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, Makeba Riddick, Mikkel S. Eriksen, and Tor Erik Hermansen.
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ProducersThe production of the song was handled by Beyoncé herself along with Stargate, a Norwegian record producing and songwriting team, comprised of Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen.
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Album Success"Ave Maria" was a part of the "I Am... Sasha Fierce" album which was a commercial success worldwide. It debuted at no. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and has since sold over eight million copies worldwide.
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