Nessun Dorma
Jay D'Amico Lyrics

In Jay D'Amico's song Nessun Dorma, the lyrics symbolize the power play between Turandot, the princess, and the singer, who is unnamed. The first verse begins with Così comanda Turandot, which translates to "Thus commands Turandot." This represents her supremacy and power as a ruler. She orders that no one should sleep in Beijing that night, indicating the severity and urgency of the situation.

The second verse shifts focus to the unnamed protagonist, who addresses the princess, saying "Tu pure, o Principessa / Nella tua fredda stanza / Guardi le stelle che tremano / Dall'amore e di speranza!" (You too, oh Princess / In your cold room / You look at the trembling stars / Of love and hope!). This can be interpreted as the singer calling out the princess's vulnerability despite her power, and implying that everyone experiences fear and uncertainty at some point, including Turandot.

The third section is where the singer reveals their mystery, saying, "Il mio mistero e 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!" (My mystery is locked inside me / No one will know my name! / No, no, I will tell it to you / When the light shines! / And my kiss will melt the silence / That makes you mine!) Here, the singer reveals their hidden identity but not their name, and promises to reveal themselves only when the time is right. The last section is a declaration of victory, as the singer proclaims that they will win in the end, despite the odds against them.