Nessun Dorma
Pavarotti (Burger King) 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 e chiuso in me
Il nome mio nessun saprá
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo diró
Quando la luce splenderá

Ed il mio bacio sciogliera il silenzio
Che ti fa mia

(Il nome suo nessun saprá!
E noi dovrem, ahimé, morir!)

Dilegua, o notte!
Tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle!




All'alba vinceró!
Vinceró, vinceró!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Nessun Dorma" tell the story of a hopeless romantic who is unable to reveal his true identity to the woman he loves. The song begins with the famous line "Nessun Dorma" which means "none shall sleep". This line sets the mood for the entire song, which is full of passion, longing and desire. The next line is addressed to the "Principessa", or princess, who is lying in her cold room, looking at the stars that are trembling with love and hope.


The singer of the song describes his secret and mysterious identity, confessing that nobody knows his name. He fantasizes about the day when the sun will shine and he will reveal his true name to the princess. He believes that his kiss will break the silence that separates them, and she will belong to him.


The final lines of "Nessun Dorma" are full of hope and victory. The singer bids farewell to the night and the stars, hoping that their love will conquer all in the morning. He repeats the word "venceró" which means "I will win", expressing his determination and refusal to give up on his love. Pavarotti's version of the song is widely considered to be the most famous and emotional interpretation of "Nessun Dorma".


Line by Line Meaning

Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma!
No one shall sleep! 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
Which are trembling with love


E di speranza
And with hope


Ma il mio mistero e chiuso in me
But my secret is hidden within me


Il nome mio nessun saprá
No one will know my name


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


Quando la luce splenderá
When the light shall shine


Ed il mio bacio sciogliera il silenzio
And my kiss shall dissolve the silence


Che ti fa mia
That makes you mine


(Il nome suo nessun saprá!
(No one shall know his name!


E noi dovrem, ahimé, morir!)
And we will have to, alas, die!)


Dilegua, o notte!
Vanish, oh night!


Tramontate, stelle!
Fade away, stars!


Tramontate, stelle!
Fade away, stars!


All'alba vinceró!
At dawn, I shall win!


Vinceró, vinceró!
I shall win, I shall win!




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: GIACOMO PUCCINI, GIUSEPPE ADAMI, RENATO SIMONI

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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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