Nessun Dorma
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics


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Nessun dorma
Nessun dorma
Tu pure, o Principessa
Nella tua fredda stanza
Guardi le stelle
Che tremano d'amore e di speranza

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Luciano Pavarotti's "Nessun Dorma" are part of the aria from the opera Turandot. The song is sung by the character Prince Calaf and is an expression of his determination to win the heart of Princess Turandot, who has sworn never to marry. The lyrics are sung in Italian, and they translate to "None shall sleep, none shall sleep...You too, oh Princess, in your cold room, watching the stars that tremble with love and hope. But my mystery is locked inside of me; no one will know my name. No, no, I'll say it on your mouth when the light shines. And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine."


The first few lines of the lyrics convey the sense of urgency that the character Prince Calaf is feeling: he knows what is at stake, and he is determined to win the heart of Princess Turandot. He addresses not only himself but also Princess Turandot, who is watching the stars in her cold room. The next few lines suggest that Prince Calaf has a secret, and he is unwilling to reveal it to anyone: "But my mystery is locked inside of me; no one will know my name. No, no, I'll say it on your mouth when the light shines."


The latter part of the song expresses Prince Calaf's determination to win the heart of Princess Turandot. The lines "And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine" suggest that he is confident that his love for her will eventually win her over. The final section of the song, "Vanish, O night! Set, stars! Set, stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!" is a declaration of victory and confidence that he will win the heart of the Princess.


Line by Line Meaning

Nessun dorma
No one shall sleep


Nessun dorma
No one shall sleep


Tu pure, o Principessa
Even you, oh Princess


Nella tua fredda stanza
In your cold room


Guardi le stelle
You watch 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 locked within me


Il nome mio nessun saprà
No one will know my name


No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò
No, no, I will say it on your mouth


Quando la luce splenderà
When the light will shine


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 will have to, alas, die, die)


Dilegua, o notte
Disappear, oh night


Tramontate, stelle
Set, stars


Tramontate, stelle
Set, stars


All'alba vincerò
I will win at dawn


Vincerò
I will win




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Written by: Giacomo Puccini

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@caeseraugustus1775

@@jamesobrien704 None shall sleep,
None shall sleep!
Even you, oh Princess,
In your cold room,
Watch the stars,
That tremble with love
And with hope.
But my secret is hidden within me,
My name no one shall know,
No... no...
On your mouth, I will tell it,
When the light shines.
And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!
(No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.)
Vanish, o night!
Set, stars! Set, stars!
At dawn, I will win!
I will win!
I will win!



All comments from YouTube:

@rva

Everytime my soul cries out for a repeat

@f_for_freedom2492

I can relate to this. Recently, i found myself enjoying this masterpiece at least once a day, before sleeping, which helps a lot. Can't have access to such awesome performances but not take enjoyment in them.

@Dastsabre

Such a triumphant feel to the whole piece, so satisfying to listen to.

@kennyndogho2543

So do I. Hi 🤗

@ItsHeavenAndHellFoolFool

Y para cuándo un video de reacción a esto???

@bestfunnyvideos6979

There is no soul

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@janschwaltzbauer8023

He was simply superb.

I'm from Modena too, and I've met him many many times around the city and in some very typical, old fashioned and some almost unknown restaurants we both used to love.
When I was meeting him I used to salute him with just one word: "Maestro..." and he always smiled and saluted back, like a true lord.

He was one of the kindest man I've ever knew, always had a nice word for everyone.

I don't know why I'm writing this right now, after all these years... nostalgia, I guess.

@Dentyden2011

You were very honored, & very blessed, to meet him . A TRUE legend in our lives . 💕

@erikmarklund2989

Love storis like this, about how they were in real life with real people

@janschwaltzbauer8023


Are you serious?
Believe me, he did not need to seek attention.

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