Nessun Dorma
Siphiwo 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 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 emotional aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini’s opera Turandot. Siphiwo's rendition of the song perfectly captures the passion and intensity of the original piece. The lyrics are sung by Calaf, the unknown prince, who has fallen in love with the cold-hearted princess Turandot. Calaf passionately sings about his love for her, stating that he will risk everything to have her. The first verse consists of Calaf's declaration that in spite of the emotions stirred by their love, he can't reveal his true identity until the morning sun has illuminated his face. He vows to use his kiss to shatter the silence that keeps Turandot separated from him.


The second stanza contains a reiteration of his plan to win Turandot's heart by resolving the riddle that she has set for any potential lovers. To Capaf, the one who solves the riddle is worthy of Turandot's love. He sings of his willingness to give up everything, even his life, to be with her. The final verse speaks more generally of nighttime's fade and of the dawn's arrival. The stars and night disappear with the rising sun, symbolizing the idea that Capaf's love will ultimately triumph over Turandot's difficult character.


Overall, Siphiwo's interpretation of "Nessun Dorma" is an incredible tribute to Puccini's original work. His powerful vocals create a sense of drama and passion, allowing listeners to enjoy the full emotional impact of the song as a whole.


Line by Line Meaning

Nessun dorma!
Nobody sleeps!


Nessun dorma!
Nobody sleeps!


Tu pure, o principessa
You too, oh princess


Nella tua fredda stanza
In your cold room


Guardi le stelle che tremano
You gaze at the trembling stars


D'amore e di speranza!
Of love and hope!


Ma il mio mistero e chiuso in me
But my mystery is locked inside me


Il nome mio nessun saprà!
No one will know my name!


No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò
No, no, I'll tell it to you on your lips


Quando la luce splenderà!
When the light shines!


Ed il mio bacio scioglierà
And my kiss will dissolve


Il silenzio che ti fa mia!
The silence 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!
I will win at dawn!


Vincerò!
I will win!


Vincerò!
I will win!




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Written by: Giacomo Puccini

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