"Nessun dorma"
Plácido Domingo [Tenor] Lyrics
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Nessun Dorma
ITALIAN
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 sapr No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dir quando la luce splender
Ed il mio bacio sciogliera il silenzio
che ti fa mia!
(Il nome suo nessun sapr..
e noi dovrem, ahim?morir!)
Dilegua, o notte!
Tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle!
All'alba vincerr vincerincerr
ENGLISH
No-one sleeps....no-one sleeps,
Even you, O Princess,
in your cold room,
Watch the stars
which tremble with love
and hope!
But my secret is locked within me,
no-one shall know my name!
No, no, I shall say it on your mouth
when the light breaks!
And my kiss will break the silence
that makes you mine!
(No-one shall know his name,
and we, alas, shall die!)
Vanish, o night!
Set, ye stars!
At dawn I shall win!
The lyrics to Plácido Domingo's song "Nessun Dorma" is a powerful articulation of a lover's determination to win the heart of his beloved. The song starts with an incredible opening line, "No-one sleeps... no-one sleeps" which immediately sets a mood of urgency and restlessness. The singer then addresses the Princess, who is alone in her cold room, looking at the stars that tremble with love and hope. He makes it clear that his mystery is only known to him, and nobody else will ever know his name. However, he promises to reveal his name only on her mouth when the light breaks. The singer then talks about his kiss, which will break the silence and make her his. The song ends with a beautiful piece that "vanishes the night" and triumphantly declares that at dawn, he will win! The song ultimately is about the power of love, perseverance, and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma!
No one sleeps! No one sleeps!
Tu pure, o, Principessa,
Even you, oh Princess,
nella tua fredda stanza,
In your cold room,
guardi le stelle
You look at the stars
che tremano d'amore
which tremble with love
e di speranza.
and hope!
Ma il mio mistero e chiuso in me,
But my mystery is closed within me,
il nome mio nessun sapr
No one will know my name
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dir quando la luce splender
No, I will say it on your mouth when the light shines
Ed il mio bacio sciogliera il silenzio
And my kiss will break the silence
che ti fa mia!
that makes you mine!
(Il nome suo nessun sapra'
(No one shall know his name
e noi dovrem, ahim?morir!)
and we, alas, shall die!)
Dilegua, o notte!
Vanish, oh night!
Tramontate, stelle!
Set, ye stars!
Tramontate, stelle!
Set, ye stars!
All'alba vincerr vincerincerr
At dawn, I shall win! I shall win!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIACOMO PUCCINI, JOSE MANUEL LOPEZ MOLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@massimilianosanna6080
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, ahimé morir, morir
Dilegua, o notte
Tramontate, stelle
Tramontate, stelle
All'alba vincerò
Vincerò, vincerò
@Bartie52
Placido Domingo has that rich tenor voice that sends chills up and down your spine. He is truly one of the greatest tenors that ever lived.
@maucendon
It has the same effect on me, chills up and down my spine, specially with this song. Domingo voice is exceptional!
@randombritishperson9077
@@sugarbist wait what
@mistersmith1883
His stuff is okay.
@stefanufer608
Beautiful - he finds a light and shade that other tenors miss
@cerichisholm1394
Placido Domingo singing this aria, brings me to tears. What more can I say? BRAVO!
@MiThreeSunz
My favourite version! I find Domingo’s voice warmer and rounder than Pavarotti’s which sounds more brassy. But that’s just my opinion of course. Both tenors are incredible! 😊🇨🇦
@tonyhughes110
I do prefer Pavarotti's version and he's the better technical singer (I think he's literal perfection), but Placido is incredible. There's drama in his voice. He's exceptional.
@jeanniemariabel
Tottally agree ❤
@MalyaMuth
Having the same argument with a friend right now. It's like comparing silver to mahogany.