Discover the story of the song > Tavener: Funeral Canticle – John Tavener

The song is about the cycle of life and death and finding solace in the face of mortality. The protagonist reflects on the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures and the false illusions of glory. They find comfort in the love of Christ and his beauty, asking for rest in the afterlife. The lyrics also mention the temptations of the world but reassure that the protagonist has the Lord and his Mother as protection. They ask for eternal rest for the person who has passed away.