Nessun Dorma
Pavarotti & Friends Lyrics


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(Nessun dorma
Nessun dorma)

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 song Nessun Dorma is an aria from the opera Turandot by Giacomo Puccini. This specific version is performed by three renowned tenors- Pavarotti, Domingo, and Carreras. The song starts off with the repetition of "Nessun Dorma" which translates to "None shall sleep." The opening sets the tone for the dramatic intensity of the song. The following lines are addressed to a princess who is in her cold room staring at the shining stars filled with love and hope. The lyrics then become more introspective as the singer talks about his secret that no one knows but himself. He decides to reveal his secret only when the light shines bright- which can be interpreted as the metaphorical reference to love. He believes that his kiss will break the silence and unite them.


The middle part of the song talks about the end of the night and the dawn of a new day. The singer addresses the night to fade away and the stars to set as he will eventually emerge victorious. He repeats the last line thrice with added emphasis and vocal acrobatics "Vincerò," which translates to "I will win." The song is a mix of soaring vocals with a sense of drama and intensity while portraying the character's inner thoughts of love and hope.


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
Watch the stars


Che tremano d'amore e di speranza
That tremble with love and with 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 say it on your mouth


Quando la luce splenderà
When the light shines


Ed il mio bacio scioglierà il silenzio
And my kiss will dissolve 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
Vanish, o night


Tramontate, stelle
Fade away, stars


Tramontate, stelle
Fade away, stars


All'alba vincerò
I will win at dawn


Vincerò
I will win




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Giacomo Puccini, Gerard Salesses, Giacomo Puccini (DP), Olivier Toussaint

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@coolpetsportugal947

The tale says Luciano spent years trying to tell Michael "Trust me, you're a opera singer". Michael didn't believe it. Once Luciano invited Michael for a week at his home at Naples. They went to the studio and Michael sung Nessun Dorma. At the end Luciano hugged him and said "See Michael, what did I told you? You're a opera singer." They became very close friends until Luciano's death. Michael never stopped singing opera since as a tribute to Luciano.

@TRUKGAMING001

Thanks for sharing sir... I love it ❤😭❤️

@Sailboat.Planta_Electra

Thank you for sharing the interesting history behind this!! I’ve seen Bolton perform this live and it was absolutely amazing! Also he is one of the friendliest/sincere and humble artists I’ve ever met.

@NoName-ql1wk

When you get a thumbs up from Pavarotti.

Game won.

@ceci01

OMG THAT LAST NOTE WAS AMAZING!!! Look how happy Pavarotti was with Bolton!

@tylerjeb7888

for a pop singer Bolton is a phenomenal singer. He's no Pavarotti, but it's pretty incredible what he can do.

@NenadBach

So was I standing next to Bolton 😊 very memorable moment in my life. Feeling grateful

@carmenpaola_milos20

Amazing.🎶🎶

@NenadBach

Listening tonight brought me back to 1995, September 16 and this memorable moment where I stood next to Michael Bolton. Yes he delivered it in a hugh way and yes he was modest as well. Big respect for both. Luciano who gave him an opportunity and Michael who delivered it. Melancholy mixed with pride.

@SuperRonor

Luciano was a one of a kind and generous person!! He welcomed musical artists onto his stage from so many different musical genres. A Gentleman and great human being who will always be remembered..

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