Nessun Dorma
Deep Purple feat Pavarotti Lyrics
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Nessun dorma)
Nessun dorma
Nessun dorma
Tu pure, o Principessa
Nella tua fredda stanza
Guardi le stelle
Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me
Il nome mio nessun saprà
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò
Quando la luce splenderà
Ed il mio bacio scioglierà il silenzio
Che ti fa mia
(Il nome suo nessun saprà
E noi dovrem, ahimè, morir, morir)
Dilegua, o notte
Tramontate, stelle
Tramontate, stelle
All'alba vincerò
Vincerò
Vincerò
The song "Nessun Dorma" is a powerful and emotional aria that tells the story of a man's love for a princess who is unaware of his feelings. The opening lines of the song, "Nessun dorma, Nessun dorma," translate to "None shall sleep, None shall sleep," which sets the intense and dramatic tone for the rest of the song. These lines are repeated frequently throughout the piece, emphasizing the man's overwhelming desire for the princess.
The lyrics go on to describe the princess in her cold, lonely room as she gazes out at the stars, which are trembling with love and hope. The man acknowledges that his love for her is a mystery that he will keep to himself, revealing it only when the light shines bright. He believes that his kiss will break the silence that keeps them apart, and unites them as one.
The closing lines of the song speak of the man's determination to win the princess's heart at dawn, and he repeats the word "Vincerò" (I will win) three times in a row, the final one soaring to a high note, symbolizing his passion and hope for a happy ending.
Overall, the song Nessun Dorma is an emotional ballad about love and longing, showcasing the power of music to convey intense feelings and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Nessun dorma
No one shall sleep
Nessun dorma
No one shall sleep
Tu pure, o Principessa
You too, oh Princess
Nella tua fredda stanza
In your cold room
Guardi le stelle
You gaze at the stars
Che tremano d'amore e di speranza
That tremble with love and hope
Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me
But my secret is hidden within me
Il nome mio nessun saprà
No one will know my name
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò
No, no, I will tell you my name on your lips
Quando la luce splenderà
When the light shines
Ed il mio bacio scioglierà il silenzio
And my kiss will break the silence
Che ti fa mia
That makes you mine
(Il nome suo nessun saprà
(No one will know his name
E noi dovrem, ahimè, morir, morir)
And we, alas, will have to die, die)
Dilegua, o notte
Vanish, oh night
Tramontate, stelle
Fade away, stars
Tramontate, stelle
Fade away, stars
All'alba vincerò
At dawn, I will win
Vincerò
I will win
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Written by: Carlo Gozzi, Giuseppe Adami, Giacomo Puccini, Renato Simoni
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