• Knowles • ' Ave Maria' is a song by American recording artist from her third studio album (2008)., and wrote the song in collaboration with its producers Knowles and production duo. As stated by Ghost, 'Ave Maria' was inspired by Knowles ' and her own respective marriages. The song is a re-write of 's '.

It is instrumentally complete with a and. Throughout the, Knowles sings in a lower with an. Lyrically, it speaks about being surrounded by friends but still feeling alone.

Lyrics to 'Ave Maria' by Beyonce Knowles. She was lost in so many different ways / Out in the darkness with no guide / I know the cost of a losing hand / Never. Crack Scrambled Satellite Channels here.

Critical reception towards the song was mixed. Many contemporary critics praised its balladry and Knowles ' vocals while others dubbed it as merely a normal take on the original.

Following the release of I Am. Sasha Fierce, 'Ave Maria' debuted on the at number 150 on November 29, 2008, based on downloads alone. The song was a part Knowles' during her (2009–10) where she sang it dressed in a wedding dress and veil.

'Ave Maria' was subsequently included on her live album, (2010). Knowles also performed the song as a tribute to during the. Contents • • • • • • • • • Writing and inspiration [ ] Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, together under the stage name, wrote and produced the song with additional writing by, and. The song was written in Bangladesh, Patchwerk and Silent Sound Studios in, in 2008. Knowles worked with Amanda Ghost to re-write 's ' after having co-written 'Disappear' in London. She stated that the song was one of the most personal on the album.