Nessun Dorma
Placido Domingo Luciano Pavarotti Jose Carreras Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Nessun Dorma tell a story of a prince who challenges his people to find out the name of the woman he wants to marry. He declares that no one will know his name until the day when the light shines and he will reveal the woman's name with a kiss. The woman is said to be in a cold room, looking at the stars that tremble with love and hope.
The intrigue and mystery of the lyrics of Nessun Dorma suggest the idea of hidden feelings and emotions, with the unspoken desires of the prince and the princess. The lyrics also convey the idea of hope and persistence, with the symbolism of stars that tremble with love and hope, leading to the ultimate victory that the prince is foretelling. The song Nessun Dorma is a popular aria which is often used in operatic performances.
Line by Line Meaning
Nessun dorma
No one shall sleep
Tu pure, o Principessa
You too, o Princess
Nella tua fredda stanza
In your cold room
Guardi le stelle
You look at 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 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 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
Fade away, stars
Tramontate, stelle
Fade away, stars
All'alba vincerò
At dawn, I will win
Vincerò
I will win
Lyrics © Public Domain
Written by: Giacomo Puccini
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@pceluvrok
I wonder if anyone else gets this extraordinary feeling when they sing the last note and then smile afterwards, together.
@anapimentel6124
Yes, everytime ❤❤❤
@mbbarnes80
It gives me goosebumps. Just beautiful to listen to
@sharonhaddock103
Everytime..its called a rush 😍
@juliabocker9729
Goosebumps and tears, always.
@Danisuera
Yessss
@Pamela8248
I was there in 1994, sitting on the ground with the camera people in front of Pavarotti. This was THE highlight of my life! It was a perfect evening at Dodger's Stadium!
@manfromearth8656
lucky you.. probably will not see something like that again in our lifetime
@eac26114653
@@manfromearth8656 There is a young man named Jonathan Antoine. He's on youtube and sings operatic songs pretty well. His voice is strong.
@manuelrqmx
I must say I envy you. What a moment!!!!