Nessun Dorma
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Nessun Dorma
ITALIAN
Tu pure, o, Principessa,
nella tua fredda stanza,
guardi le stelle
che tremano d'amore
e di speranza.
Ma il mio mistero e chiuso in me,
il nome mio nessun sapr No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dir quando la luce splender
Ed il mio bacio sciogliera il silenzio
che ti fa mia!
(Il nome suo nessun sapr..
e noi dovrem, ahim?morir!)
Dilegua, o notte!
Tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle!
All'alba vincerr vincerincerr
ENGLISH
No-one sleeps....no-one sleeps,
Even you, O Princess,
in your cold room,
Watch the stars
which tremble with love
and hope!
But my secret is locked within me,
no-one shall know my name!
No, no, I shall say it on your mouth
when the light breaks!
And my kiss will break the silence
that makes you mine!
(No-one shall know his name,
and we, alas, shall die!)
Vanish, o night!
Set, ye stars!
At dawn I shall win!
The song "Nessun dorma" is an aria from the final act of the opera "Turandot" composed by Giacomo Puccini. This aria is performed by the character Calaf, who hopes to win the hand of Princess Turandot. The music captures a sense of anticipation and builds gradually to a powerful and triumphant climax. The song is powerful, intense, and emotional, infused with powerful vocal performances, making it one of the most popular and celebrated opera arias.
The Italian lyrics of the song express Calaf's undying love and determination for Princess Turandot. He comforts her, telling her that she will no longer be alone once he has won her hand in marriage. The lyrics also suggest that Calaf is willing to go to great lengths to win her affection, even if it means sacrificing his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma!
Nobody sleeps! Nobody sleeps!
Tu pure, o, Principessa,
You too, oh Princess,
nella tua fredda stanza,
In your cold room,
guardi le stelle
You observe the stars
che tremano d'amore
That tremble with love
e di speranza.
And hope.
Ma il mio mistero e chiuso in me,
But my mystery is kept within me,
il nome mio nessun sapr
Nobody will know my name
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dir quando la luce splender
No, no, I will tell it to you when the light shines
Ed il mio bacio sciogliera il silenzio
And my kiss will break the silence
che ti fa mia!
That makes you mine!
(Il nome suo nessun sapr..
(Nobody shall know his name
e noi dovrem, ahim?morir!))
And we unfortunately shall die!))
Dilegua, o notte!
Vanish, oh night!
Tramontate, stelle!
Set, ye stars!
All'alba vincerr vincerincerr
At dawn I shall win! Win!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIACOMO PUCCINI, JOSE MANUEL LOPEZ MOLES
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