Michael Halász 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!

ll 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 lyrics to "Nessun dorma" tell the story of a prince who has fallen in love with a cold and distant princess. Despite her icy demeanor, he remains devoted to her and swears that no one will ever know his true identity. He believes that only when the right moment arrives, and the morning light shines, will he reveal himself to her, and with a kiss, she will finally be with him. The prince is willing to sacrifice everything to be with her, including his own life if necessary.

The song is powerful and intense, with the soaring tenor aria and lush orchestral accompaniment combining to create a heart-wrenching experience for the listener. The lyrics represent the theme of unrequited love and devotion, speaking to the power of the human spirit and the willingness to do anything for the one you love.

Line by Line Meaning

Nessun dorma!
Nobody shall sleep!

Tu pure, o principessa
You too, oh Princess,

Nella tua fredda stanza
In your cold room,

Guardi le stelle che tremano
You watch the stars that tremble

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

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

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

No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò
No, no, I will tell it on your mouth

Quando la luce splenderà!
When the light will shine!

Ed il mio bacio scioglierà
And my kiss will break

Il silenzio che ti fa mia!
The silence that makes you mine!

ll nome suo nessun saprà
No one shall know his name

E noi dovrem, ahimè! morir! morir!
And we, alas, must die, must die!

Dilegua, o notte!
Fade away, oh night!

Tramontate, stelle!
Fade away, you stars!

All'alba vincerò!
At dawn, I will win!

Vincerò!
I will win!

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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@caeseraugustus1775

3y↑90

@@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:

@cameronferguson1211

3y↑27.2K

I think he saw God himself at the last note

@giselleugu4718

3y↑27

@@yerogames9918 tu ni entiendes inglés jajajajajajaja yo si se ingles Fucking

@giselleugu4718

3y↑58

@@yerogames9918 jajaja tu 😌🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣pobre , yo soy millonaria y tengo billetes muchoooos jsjsjs

@giselleugu4718

3y↑35

@@yerogames9918 jajajaja será al revés mijo 😌👍👍

@AuraSanatrix

3y↑739

He's with God now.

@giselleugu4718

3y↑9

@@yerogames9918 para tu información de 13 años

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@CindyElleCharatan

1y↑5.8K

You don't have to be an opera fan to appreciate how magnificent his voice was.

@mubaraksenju7521

1y↑87

Dont forget to mention the choir and orchestra. Definitely one of the best ever!

@kristjangornischeff6692

1y↑31

The football career he could have had..

@kristjangornischeff6692

1y↑39

I definetely replyd on the wrong post goddamnit

@mark.lawrence

1y↑6

he was the best.

@barrycaldwell5461

1y↑5

Thinking exactly the same, he's the only one who could sing it imo

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@jacksta28

6w↑264

The face at the end of someone that knows they've just pulled off one of the best performances of all time - absolutely sensational

@christianweatherbroadcasti3491

5w↑1

Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus.
Romans 6:23
John 3:16❤❤😊

@porozex3061

you must? no bro i will belive and do whatever i want keep your believes to yourself@@christianweatherbroadcasti3491

@fransalmeronvargas637

How is this related to the comment?@@christianweatherbroadcasti3491

@Matrix867

WTF @@christianweatherbroadcasti3491

@luisfilipepereira8056

He knows the camera is on his face so.....

@adamwegner2520

20w↑964

I think he knew on that last note he’d had one of his greatest performances.

@IIrogers

16w↑12

indeed

@katherinemurphy7322

15w↑16

Also 1998 Paris! The look in his eyes when he finished.

@scarelittlewhitechildren2081

10w↑2

TBH I think the recording from the opera is better—but he’s also a showman, so that’s part of the game. ❤❤

@Kaysp

9w↑2

The power in that last breath is incedible. For me the greatest piece of opera I have listened to bar none.

@urszuladybiec5280

8w↑1

I think he was not sure ( look at his eyes just before that last note)

@blander22

3y↑25.5K

Pavarotti singing “Nessun dorma” has to be considered one of the greatest artistic expressions ever performed or recorded in human history.

@alyssaberry9866

3y↑186

Did you hear Aretha Franklin do it for him? she filled in for him last minute at the Grammys long ago

@parisraven7588

3y↑99

what about kendrick lamar

@mestreensinador1

3y↑199

@hares saade I love pentatonix but they cannot compare to the great Luciano Pavarotti

@parisraven7588

3y↑38

@@mestreensinador1 thats YOUR opinion.

@sioh8082

3y↑505

@@parisraven7588 I wouldn't call than an opinion but just general facts

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@caeseraugustus1775

3y↑3.4K

As an italian i understand every single word, but to understand this song, you dont have to be italian, neither know the language, this song has to be listened with the heart.

@jamesobrien704

3y↑29

Caesar-Would you please explain your understanding of the Italian words in the context of the Puccini opera and the characters of Calaf and Turandot.

@patrickweiler3014

3y↑16

At dawn I will win......and so we all will do some day.

@caeseraugustus1775

3y↑90

@caeseraugustus1775

3y↑13

@@jamesobrien704 he said, that he will solve the mistery, before the dawn!

@jamesobrien704

3y↑14

Caesar, Thank you for the message. I too can read the Simoni and Adami libretto and the published musical score. However, I was hoping that you might explain your reference to "listened with the heart," and provide some special psychological insights into the composer, especially since it was Puccini's last opera, and perhaps the significance of the celebrated aria. Most of all, your thoughts why Puccini, despite more than adequate time, was unable to complete the final, great duet at the time of his death to his satisfaction.
Cordially,
Mr. Jim O'Brien

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@FallbackForreal

10w↑284

I don't even think Puccini could have imagined someone performing his masterpiece with such flawlessness. Bellissimo bravo bravo

@janschwaltzbauer8023

20w↑1.7K

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

20w↑39

You were very honored, & very blessed, to meet him . A TRUE legend in our lives . 💕

@erikmarklund2989

20w↑38

Love storis like this, about how they were in real life with real people

@janschwaltzbauer8023

19w↑12

Are you serious?
Believe me, he did not need to seek attention.

@cloudmtl

16w↑10

Thank you for sharing your story!

@nicoladc89

13w↑2

To be honest he wasn't superb in this perfomance, the real opera is different, Pavarotti singing the real opera is different. Turandot never been the cup of tea of Pavarotti, he didn't have the proper voice to sing it. Franco Corelli was superb.
This is a performance for a pop audience, made without proper training etc.., an exibition for those people who love Bocelli and Il Volo, I bet they're shocked by a real opera tenor like Pavarotti.

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@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.

4y↑21K

He hit that last note like it owed him money.

@eksine

4y↑954

Sometimes you gotta put the heat on those bitches

@MJPamuru20

4y↑147

😂😂

@dfertefwergwergrfgwr

4y↑218

Post of the year!

@NBC.SATURDAY.NIGHT.LIVE.

4y↑210

Best YouTube comment I’ve ever seen

@goodi123

4y↑69

Best comment iv ever seen

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@lorenzbroll0101

3y↑2.6K

He sang like it was the last time he would ever sing - a man who understood fate and gift.

@MarkDrums77

3y↑49

thats what an artist do, its not an office job

@zanger4002

3y↑15

I recommend searching for his 2006 performance at the opening ceremony... and reading comments...

@lianpargendler3896

3y↑3

fr man i mean its just sheerly soul yknow '.-.'

@charleyjr.iriarte7428

3y↑3

Such a deep impression! And insight! Bless!

@ots1634

3y↑3

understood fate? wtf are you on about

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@aayashdwa5748

12w↑255

His facial expression at the end was just poetic it looked like he was holding art inside him which can be heavy and when he finally let it go he had a huge sigh of relief truly majestic!

@bigyea50

11w↑4

In my opinion you accurately described what was going on in his heart. Salute!

@bigyea50

11w↑653

I’m a 65 year old black man lived in the hood most of my life. This is only the second opera I have ever heard, introduced to me by my Italian coworker and lifelong friend. With no disrespect to the many great singers of different genres in my lifetime, this is the greatest performance I have ever heard. I’ve heard it 50 plus times and it always brings me near tears.

@esthervanhelden

11w↑8

❤

@lairdsmith9608

10w↑9

He is the voice, i'm happy you found Pavarotti. his voice heals my sorrows and i hope it benefits you in similar ways, enjoy.

@lairdsmith9608

10w↑7

try 'Rigoletto La Dona e mobile', if you haven't already, its another great Pavarotti opera

@francinefitzgerald6118

10w

Sweeet@@esthervanhelden

@francinefitzgerald6118

10w↑6

Me too I cry when I hear this

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@idkwatever

4y↑5.8K

I envy the people who experienced this live.

@michele2855

4y↑109

Couch Samosa I probably would have peed on myself

@idkwatever

4y↑16

Michele 🇨🇦 same

@eatler4445

4y↑23

envy is one of the six deadly sins and YOU had 666 likes until I changed it into 667 likes
coincidence? I think not

@monkecatto6694

4y↑8

@@eatler4445 it is 7 not 6

@sut_den624

@@monkecatto6694 google says otherwise

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@frankviviano7865

5y↑22.5K

I played this for my father when he died. It was his favorite song. It reminded him of his father, who he missed. Now it reminds me of mine, who I miss.

@sigi_9153

5y↑352

Frank Viviano that is the BEST song you can play for your father RIP

@leylafigueeoa7448

5y↑203

Your father was a good guy rip

@Seekingsmiles21

5y↑131

Frank Viviano same with me- I think of my mom. She sat in the living room and listened to her music or play this by ear on the piano. I don’t know the translation, but brings me to tears every time. I appreciate the time I spent with her listening to her music.

@seanpatterson5948

5y↑101

Dammit, you made me feel😞

@billrowell2919

5y↑47

I guess when you go your kids will play Lady Gaga as a tribute...

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@andreavila6610

5w↑54

This is the peak human artistic performance in my opinion. Never saw a man getting so close to the divine like this. You could interpret he touched it.

@jeanshumbana9532

5w↑67

2024 and still here for this ❤

@Mravenec33

5w↑2

Same here! 😎

@karlmartell9279

2y↑3.8K

Many performers have sung it to perfection, but with Pavarotti it rises to a divine dimension.

@eldonfabi2674

1y↑14

I agree

@mariapierce2707

1y↑8

Yes divine

@adeliojorgedepinamarquesfr1497

1y↑3

Paul Potts in got talent

@thejuliotapiashow2251

1y↑3

Bars

@vitormrmr

1y↑3

Franco Corelli

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@falloutman1843

3y↑9.3K

The look on his face after hitting that last note and he realizes he has become one with the music. Priceless.

@Stevedude5000

3y↑345

Self-actualization in its highest form

@astraljag

3y↑176

It’s the true expression of the soul in terms everybody can understand...🙏😉😃

@noegojimmy

3y↑151

Decades of searching for perfection...

@S.A.9152

3y↑36

I know that face

@riggsxamot4287

3y↑31

True true but i was also thinking uh- oh the guy is having a stroke or something. Looked gassed. I mean hes a big guy .takes alot out of you.

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@JoshBlades71

6w↑49

Pavarotti is one of the reasons I poured my soul into music. Thank you Maestro

@mranthony3557

8w↑55

That last note...man, I don't normally listen to opera but...my god, it's the first time I cry when listening to opera, so many emotions that Mr. Pavarotti expresses...simply beautiful

@patrickmacken6046

3y↑5.8K

This is what happens when you're both born gifted AND spend your whole life mastering that gift.

@rafalgrzesiak4471

3y↑7

))l]l

@kakashijr.3717

3y↑9

S i k e

@jorgronn1342

3y↑26

Ein absoluter Traum!!!!
Besser geht es einfach nicht mehr!!!

@veronicapalmisani198

@@rafalgrzesiak4471 se l

@iliutacristian8322

3y↑17

Nobody is born gifted

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@ericjahoda2997

4y↑2.4K

At this point in his career, Luciano had probably sung this aria a thousand times, but look at the passion in his face at the end. Never be another like him.

@shirleyrombough8173

4y↑39

Each time he sings this or any aria it is like the first time. And yes, look at his face and you will see.

@karenhughes7185

4y↑4

Johnathan Antoine👍

@kellygervais3440

4y↑12

Even at the start, his whole face changes, he is already feeling it...you see it kick in..

@rorus9530

4y↑21

Yeah those facial expressions at the end were extremely moving,

@deborahpearson896

4y↑40

Yes....the end when he finally breathed...it was as if he gave it his all and had to remember that he needed oxygen to live....I love his passion....you don't see that anymore from artists.....something Spiritual about that!

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@markymarcprod

4w↑7

When he died, I happened to be at the San Siro stadium in Milano a day or two later. In his honor, they played this clip on the screen in the stadium. The audience erupted in cheers and mind you, the San Siro stadium is mainly used for football. It was the highlight of the evening. I will never forget it for the rest of my life.

@sirdrproftran

6w↑13

Only GOATs can truly say they were touched by the face of god.

@TheSeveredTongues

3y↑2.6K

That ending is seriously a massive dose of euphoria. Every. Single. Time.

@brendanbne304

3y↑31

I couldn’t agree more. Goosebumps

@INeedANewHandle

3y↑29

I've been looking for a way to describe this feeling for a couple of year. You've hit the nail on the head. It's pure, unadulterated, frantic euphoria.

@Maveric162

3y↑13

More like a sense of redemption, if I may...

@weldonwin

3y↑8

This, is if you will forgive my plebeian terms, the very definition of "Belting it out from your heart"

@giuliogrifi7739

3y↑16

Yes, this is when you realize that you have fully accomplished your duty !

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@adriennekliger3005

1y↑2.8K

The look on his face when he held that last note was unbelievably amazing. It was as if he shocked even himself.

@omegaweapon116

1y↑189

Yes lol. He's like, "damn, I'm amazing."

@Suplyndmnd

1y↑49

LOL Came to comment the same thing like he was shocked and amazed "Holy cow, I was able to hit that note for that long?!". Amazing.

@l_TheJester_I

1y↑21

He did. He really shocked himself hiw amazing that was...

@beatricebalmisse2979

1y↑12

Je peux entendre ce passage 20 fois 30 fois à chaque fois je pleure d'émotion c'est incroyablement beau!!!!!

@inspirepj4492

1y↑75

No, he was not shocked.
That was pure emotion.

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@deedeskin2439

4w↑1

My eyes are wet! I truly miss this extraordinary man, his voice and his presence! Pavarotti had a great gift, incredible talent that was one of a kind. I sincerely wept when he passed away, and hearing his voice brings me to tears again.

@OverjoyLMars

7w↑20

I'm from South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, India. I have been listening to this song a thousand times for the last two days. Every time I listened to it, it felt like a new song to me. This song is echoing in my heart.I'm moved. I'm privileged to hear it.

@MaxVonDraken

3y↑4.1K

The look in his eyes when he hits that climax... it's like even he can't believe he's hitting those notes. Absolutely incredible

@janinecox256

3y↑254

He hit that last note like it owed him money!

@blayasblay3941

3y↑194

That look is profound, any human can recognize it but nobody really knows what it means.

@_xyz_

3y↑96

@@blayasblay3941 he creamed his pants

@blayasblay3941

3y↑25

@@___xyz___ That was just a pleasant side - effect of this cosmic drug

@justsnappy

3y↑21

Victory

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@kes9684

2y↑856

He sang this song 100s of times but his reaction to the last note made me believe he knew he finally perfected it

@rosslindstrom5765

2y↑110

Bro he saw God

@danielleschiazza6172

2y↑61

That look on his face definitely had me thinking he just realized something deeply profound 🤣

@monkeking8604

2y↑36

Perfect us understatement, he touched the edge of divinity

@sungurluyusuf9583

@@rosslindstrom5765 😂😂😂

@KumGuzz69

1y↑1

Dropped a fat load in his pantaloons

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@nicolasguffanti5396

14w↑115

He instantly knew he freakin nailed it!!! Awesome finish, incredible...

@Gearhead221

19w↑69

My mother idolized Pavarotti. I remember the day he passed away, because she was inconsolable. And "Nessun Dorma" always brought her to tears, even before his passing.

My mom died in mid-2022, and I fell into a dark place. I had nothing to my name, and thought life was hopeless. But she always told me to keep going, even in the darkest of times.

I come back here every once in a while. Hearing this makes me think of her, and how she would want me to never give up on life. And even though I am sad that she's gone, and I hear this with tears in my own eyes, I think she'd be proud of me.

@SDG-pm8pn

18w↑2

Life always gives you another chance. It's called tomorrow. Never give up. My sincere condolences about your mother. Seems to me she was a smart and kind woman.

@RegenerativeSoil

7w↑1

seems like you had a lot to your name...like love and hope... material things are far overrated. Be well friend.

@Alexander-hf7xq

death is a natural thing, my friend, I hope you had a good time with your mother while you were alive. i wish you patience

@C.S.Sperry

4w↑1

Nessun Dorma- None Shall Sleep.

In the end, I believe Pavarotti as a Catholic took this song and reinterpreted it in light of his coming death to make reference to the Resurrection, where after the last note has been sung, none shall sleep. The final lines of Vincerò, Vincerò!- Victory, Victory! can be seen as referencing the biblical passage "Death is swallowed up in Victory".

Have hope. The grave is not the end.

@DANIEL-qy6ow

Lamento tu perdida fortaleza para ti

@LLubdeRr

4y↑4K

Pavarotti, the only opera singer that reached the status of an american popstar with classic music. This man really was a number!

@zomb7138

4y↑62

That's one of the main reasons why Pavarotti was so popular

@patrickcaserta6902

4y↑21

Lets not forget Mario Lanza

@TheIanlincoln

4y↑85

Andrea Bocelli

@patrickcaserta6902

4y↑38

Who cannot like Bocelli

@GodOfVictory501

4y↑22

Caruso was an internationally popular superstar.

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@hollistonealdaniels2213

3y↑2.6K

As he hit that last note he saw something beyond this earth, look into his eyes.

@andrewneri2733

3y↑58

👍🏻👌🏻This comment is so underrated I had to look back and see it again

@88kalogero

3y↑33

i mean he must feel it he says he's going to win!

@elicha12

3y↑80

he saw corona virus coming in

@ajajajaj624

3y↑5

@@elicha12
Good comment

@MOGGS1942

3y↑25

As he hit that last note he was thinking - hope I make it.

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@bendillon2540

10w↑45

Italy has truly blessed this world with so many incredible humans over the course of history

@Winni_-vr2nb

19w↑128

I'm not really emotional at all, but I've never been able to listen to this masterpiece without tears in my eyes. His voice is incredible. Greetings from Germany

@annette2892

Ich muß auch weinen.❤

@hotdamndan9892

4y↑1.1K

When he hit that last note, I was expecting the heavens to open and beams of light fill the earth.

@weldonwin

4y↑3

This is, what I in my commoner's way call "Belting It From Your Heart"

@JesusisKing222

4y↑5

Actually, i think he did see that!

@Daniel-no4lw

@@weldonwin o

@C.S.Sperry

They did, you just have to have the eyes to see it. He did.

@alexchang1632

4y↑1.6K

dude if i had a voice like that i would literally never shut up just so i could hear myself

@paracetamol661

4y↑11

No, you would not

@sauru610

4y↑5

ahahah

@zyriuz2

4y↑9

That's why there's 2 mics one for himself and one for everything else, much like a heart and brain, love with your heart use your brain for everything else :)

@jamesanthony8438

4y↑27

Dude, if you had a voice like that, we wouldn't want you to shut up. =)

@Phelan666

4y↑5

And nobody would mind one bit.

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@marcomanzoni

Ogni volta che ascolto questa interpretazione, piango. Impressionante

@Truck_Kun_Driver

4w↑2

I will be honest: this is the first musical performance that makes me out of breath and shedding tears at the same time!
Marvelous, marvelous!!!!!!

@adriannicolas6594

2y↑4.7K

Pavarotti's final expression that he shows when he realizes he's achieved one of the best performances in the history of music is truly wonderfull!

@dahibi2

2y↑30

Agreee

@TheStrmcliffae46

2y↑114

It's like saw the face of God

@CliffuckingBooth

2y↑120

Somehow I don't think that he was thinking about himself at this moment.

@nachomanandycabbage9113

2y↑16

I agree, he’s a proper top boyo ain’t he

@kurtkatzemcqueennovaaetate6873

2y↑14

It looks like he did a line of coke... in all respect though, the man was damned good at his job.

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@dannycardona211

3y↑7.6K

this is what i listen to when the homies arent around

@alecalvo1847

3y↑311

bruh i feel ya on so many levels lol

@nicholasmccarthy7057

3y↑85

Taste🙌🏽

@noellethomas2589

3y↑348

You should listen with the homies, show them some good music and bond over how beautiful it is. Nothing wrong with appreciating art :)

@nargothrondhope2232

3y↑84

Are they really your friends?

@jeroenthelord

3y↑281

@@nargothrondhope2232 tbh i get what he means, i love my friends. but music like this i want to hear alone. just me, my tears and this sound

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@davem.2788

20w↑62

Magnificent doesn't describe it ... they need a new word just for this performance.

@AnotherDaye

20w↑1

Exemplary.

@miriammacomson5987

20w↑2

Sir you are right, there has to be a word in heaven that we don't know about to describe his voice. I listened to him for the first time last year and was blown away by this song!! I could not stop crying, and here I am today watching it again for the 1000th time!!❤❤

@72cut13

12w↑17

I'm a heavy metal/ classic rock guy. However, I saw him in Modena Italy at an outside concert. I had zero experience with this music.
When this man started to sing, holy shit I felt like I was imploding. The power of his voice went right through me, took my breath away. It was like the shock of a nuclear blast. Couldn't believe it, fan ever since.

@slickburrito

1y↑1.8K

The fact that this was recorded both in amazing sound and video is one of the luckiest strokes of luck humanity has ever had. His voice did not go to waste in the pages of history and will be enjoyed for many future generations.

@billdavenport4104

1y↑12

Well said!

@lisetteem588

dont think so.. since he is famous. im sure many of his performances were filmed.

@SamGolling

@@lisetteem588 shut ye mouth

@ericwilson6994

false arrest... hospitalized $1 lawsuit damages to charity... serpent cast out.... why isn't fbi agents are not able to differentiate the real world.... from opera? 'look in the mirror' -SOURCE

@stuartannetts300

1y↑8

@@Erin-bc8ic I'm a technophobe (if I can't fix it with a hammer) but I think exactly the same. Very fortunate.

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@bigg_h0micide

3y↑1.5K

The look on his face as he carries out that final note....that's what a lifetime of mastering your craft looks like. That was absolutely flawless. You could almost see his soul being poured into that performance

@alvin3758

3y↑10

nope, you just exagerrared

@renemejia3103

3y↑93

@@alvin3758 if you have nothing good to say, just stay quiet.

@ifyounotabarbzthenelectric8566

3y↑1

@@renemejia3103 lo
l fr💯🇯🇲

@superharuhifan

3y↑1

great comment but I just can't bring myself to put this comment about 369 likes 😉

@michaelreed6849

3y↑5

You are so right. Moved himself with his own performance.

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@slane6545

11w↑41

I found this video randomly a few days ago and have watched it at least 50 times since. So much emotion and power in his voice, I’m not an emotional person but witnessing true greatness makes me well up. World class

@jardani3954

17w↑17

after the last note, he knew, he became immortal

@kevinkeen8382

3y↑1.9K

I do not understand a word of Italian but the beauty of Pavarotti’s voice transcends mere language.

@stevengray8663

3y↑52

Language hides vibration. Point is you feel this beautiful music rather than understand it

@foxsin7828

3y↑5

ulul

@irfanberd

3y↑31

Edith Piaf said she did not want people understand what she said she wanted people listen to her and cry.
Without a doubt she achieved it .and pavarotti is also the case.

@isabelmaqualara2152

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@diegomo1413

3y↑8

“vincero”= I will win (Turandot’s hand in marriage)

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@rafaelmalagrino

5y↑2.7K

His face at the end!!! He clearly knew he had just achieved something memorable

@ruicarneiro

5y↑38

Just incredible...

@Constantine_IA

5y↑81

0:22 His prep face at the start also shows the level of concentration before greatness

@CamoflaugeDinosaue

5y↑22

Eh. This was probably the 1000th time he’d sang this... maybe that was his achievement.

@danbev8542

5y↑32

Probably still in character at the end. It's a song of triumph and love.

@thewalrus2787

5y↑1

T never knew my name -- Kalaf

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@ababbington1

11w↑16

What would you give to be one of the lucky people in the audience that night? Spellbinding, incredible and uniquely passionate. R.I.P. our friend.

@stevenfanale4553

6w↑4

Pure Genius!!!!! I would gladly hear this again!!!!!!!

@MrUnidyne

49w↑2.6K

The look on his face at the end when he realizes what he managed to achieve with his voice is priceless.

@kaare090

46w↑77

He won.

@tomajin

46w↑12

Kreygasm, basically.

@phatbengt

45w↑29

More like catching his breath after holding the last note so long :)

@kymo6343

44w↑24

@@phatbengt lol this but also it might be having all that music behind him it's probably a bit overwhelming surrounded by all the instruments at their peak...

@rogerzotti1

42w↑5

well said --

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@davidlavine2707

4y↑1.8K

My wife and I had the luck to be able to attend this concert - magical.

@supercia1

4y↑83

Lucky bastard

@kingkongbundy82

4y↑9

Lucky One

@camilla_weeb2560

4y↑10

@David Lavine you're so lucky

@angelicmercenary

4y↑7

David Lavine I wasn’t born, I wish I could have gone though because Pavarotti is the best tenor ever, in my opinion

@SkyHigh2252

4y↑2

Lucky couple you are.

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@mistyberry2601

18w↑58

Im not a opera lover, but this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

@ad4408

5w↑2

One of the greatest voices of all time and one of the most moving songs of all time.

@massimod5070

4y↑1.6K

The look on his face after finishing that last note. Almost like an out of body experience. When he sings it literally touches your soul, absolutely amazing.

@supadopemex9245

4y↑48

Massimo D I can’t get over his expressions. That has to be what love and passion looks like......this is what he was meant to do and man, he did it so incredibly well...

@jbukenya80

4y↑19

That's gets my heart pacing! That last note and his facial expression was EVERYTHING IN LIFE!! MY LORD!!!!

@TheCaptainKim

4y↑10

A divine performance.

@TheJackhammer46

4y↑4

The phrase is 'Out-of-Body' experience. Not "outer body."

@massimod5070

4y↑3

John Denson thanks John 👍

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@magentuspriest

3y↑6.7K

Imagine all the beautiful moments like this that happened before recording technology was invented.

@jmguitarnavy

3y↑420

I guess those were just for them to enjoy and for us to never see.

@tonic1987ok

3y↑66

There has been some epic tunes as well.

@off8939

3y↑8

@@devils6653 his means electrotone

@beleriandthingor374

3y↑2

Evolution

@davidmitchell154

3y↑3

You can make your own, all you have to do is seek them out.

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@yannamengual2777

10w↑13

All the passion and work of a man in three minutes, for eternity

@nightrunnernightrunner2474

3w↑2

Voice straight form the soul

@garygrandy9443

3y↑1K

The sad thing is that you can hear this masterpiece for the first time only once.

@zlatantheking3926

3y↑35

It gets better each time

@TR0X3N

3y↑29

When I first heard it I burst into tears uncontrollably, but it was pure happiness. No despair.

@revertt009

3y↑4

@@TR0X3N THE ULTIMATE DESPAIIRRRRRRR

@TR0X3N

3y↑4

@@revertt009 NO DESPAIIRRRRRRR

@juan54321

3y↑2

Hahahaha that doesn't happen to me, at least that drastically, there have been years in my life that I've only listened to one song, like in my playlist.

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@SubmersibleHistory

3y↑19.1K

This song has ruined my life. Women can no longer satisfy me. I only climax to Nessun Dorma now. There is no longer love, there is only Pavarotti

@fabi05040

3y↑249

😲😲😲

@Lokidooki

3y↑553

The memelords are coming....

@2-_-V-_-.2

3y↑51

@BAER 1990 Das war n Witz von dem Kollege xD

@lindseydejesus1877

3y↑500

ive been laughing about this comment for literally like an hour

@cieslaolsztyn8266

3y↑34

Yes an Early Pavarotti in La Bohem is realy something. But Vladimir Atlantov realy gives gosebumps

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@karinbenzemaadala4224

4w↑1

Su interpretación eriza la piel, inolvidable cantando ...!!

@danold6443

7w↑4

May he rest in peace. Just the best Tenor of our generation. I tear up every time I listen to this. I actually cried at work the day he died!!

@DavidThierry57

Oui bravo l'entourage est sublime aussi c'est une histoire qu'il raconte ! Gros bisous

@evanbaxter1657

2y↑1.4K

I can’t listen to this without getting goosebumps….

@Locutus

It's good, but it's not that good. 🤦🏼‍♂️

@helldog9402

2y↑43

@@Locutus bruh

@rammorrell

I know

@KodeHz

2y↑14

That's how you know you're still alive

@LeafMusic05

2y↑5

@@Locutus just let people appreciate music

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@rva

3y↑13K

Everytime my soul cries out for a repeat

@f_for_freedom2492

3y↑74

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

3y↑43

Such a triumphant feel to the whole piece, so satisfying to listen to.

@kennyndogho2543

3y↑5

So do I. Hi 🤗

@ItsHeavenAndHellFoolFool

3y↑4

Y para cuándo un video de reacción a esto???

@bestfunnyvideos6979

3y↑4

There is no soul

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@mrwakacorp

7w↑2

During those last notes you can clearly see, how the power of the climax just washes over him. It really is true what great artists say, art doesn't come from them, they're merely channeling it from elsewhere. Incredible to witness.

@ElRichiPapa

12w↑30

I'm 24 years old, I've heard my grandpa sing opera since childhood, fortunately he's still alive, but I know someday this masterpiece would bring several tears in my eyes, I love you grandpa ❤

@slayer731

34w↑2.5K

He took the opera from the elite to the public and we will be always appreciated for that

@JisforJenius

33w↑130

And yet less than a hundred years ago, opera was very much a performance for the everyday public, not only the elite. My Italian parents were poor as church mice, but would go to the opera while courting. Probably not in the best opera houses and probably not the best seats, but it was far from entertainment for just the "elite". Maybe that was just the Italy of the 50's. But my father was as blue collar as you could get and he had a massive collection of Opera records. Different era, different culture, i suppose. But yes, Pavarotti and his divine voice transcends time and music.

@helowgaes7544

30w↑1

@@JisforJeniusbut opera its literaly not public comsumtion bro just like any song genre like pop u know?

@JisforJenius

30w↑42

@@helowgaes7544 I love opera and I am not "elite". My brother is a blue collar fitter and turner who works shifts in a Steel works and he listens to opera when he's in the mood. Because when it's done well, it's absolutely beautiful. He also loves Elvis and Queen and a tonne of other artists. It depends on what you've been raised on. On what appeals to your ear. Doesn't make it just for the "elite". At least not in my experience.

@Nikioko

30w↑38

This is a misconception. Opera was never elite. Going to the opera or going to the theatre was like going to the cinema nowadays.
If you think about the story of Turandot, it is similar to a romance film today.

@emilieclauzure450

29w

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😅

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@BenAri18

3y↑1.1K

If this doesn't play at my funeral I'm not dying

@kingbjorn1832

3y↑26

You just fixed mortality

@dbe6307

3y↑5

my father was 1,500 miles away when i learned he passed

@dbe6307

3y↑1

this is the first music i heard

@karenalionsocelestino1276

3y↑2

🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@ownSystem

3y↑1

Everyone dies it's about how u lived you lived your life.

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@JaihyukChoi

4w↑1

Always makes me tear up 🥹🥹🥹 what a legend.. 🥰🥰🥰

@blueheelersunite

15w↑21

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. I cannot listen to it without tears from the sheer beauty of it. Played it at my mum's funeral. So so breathtaking!

@jonnyc212121

2y↑1.3K

Nothing is better than someone who gets emotional over their own art. Bless this man, the world is a darker place without him.

@eldaddycito2161

2y↑9

Pavarotti unfortunately already passed away.

@alynwilliams7730

2y↑2

Absolutely brilliant

@zammmo9514

2y↑18

No...the world is a brighter place...because of him.

@johnscanlon2598

2y↑2

@@zammmo9514 well said !

@gabox01

2y↑2

Yes, but we also have more food around.

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@boletop2621

3y↑538

He was in a trance at the end, it felt like something out of this world. Incredible.

@Kxehjnigrvhtjhejiijjjoowjjjyhc

3y↑6

True 😭❤️

@39PSIOnTheDaily

3y↑17

It was the soulful intoxication of the notes meaning, passion and depth.

@Kxehjnigrvhtjhejiijjjoowjjjyhc

3y↑2

@@39PSIOnTheDaily the way you explained.. 😮 ❤️

@user-ir7bi7yd2r

3y↑5

It is like, he was giving all his personal power till collapse. 100%

@mattiamelis2004

3y↑7

I'm an opera singer, and I can tell you that what he felt in the ending was TRUE PAIN because I fell it too when I stop singing after a such high note like that, you feel like someone's punching you in the back of your head. And that's it nothing out of this world lol (sorry for my English I'm Italian)

@ushanalahakoon

19w↑49

How lucky are we to have this technology, to listen to a maestro at work, to watch him, on repeat. He lives forever here and in our hearts ♥️ thank you youtube

@markoniksic3630

7w↑1

Man... 90s just hit different.... peak of our civilization...

@malcubed2327

3y↑806

Look into his eyes at 2:57. I swear that's the moment he realises that he'd just given one of the greatest performances ever.

@cristianmarchisio1120

3y↑16

absolutely

@mahmoudwaleed2818

3y↑50

He was probably just happy his voice didn't crack

@Cali_90s

3y↑8

o yea. i saw it too

@ianlochead3880

3y↑23

Thank you I was looking for a comment like this. It was almost like his life was flashing before his eyes all leading up to this peak of his life, and what a peak it was. It's almost as if he is happy when he closes his eyes its as if all his hard work has paid off and he can relax, but he is still so stunned in the moment. I love that his face tells a lot

@outofuse6799

3y↑9

A man totally caught in the moment.

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@oliverplougmand2275

1y↑1.4K

I’m not a big fan of opera, but this performance is possibly the most powerful musical experience I’ve ever had.

@tiagopesce

40w↑1

i recomend flower duet. it is technycally impressive, even if you don't like opera

@julieking7610

40w↑1

Listen to David Phelps sing this same song.

@andrelordello

40w

Idem!!!

@KitKat_293

39w↑8

it's amazing how deeply and universally this song, especially this recorded performance by pavarotti, touches people with no specific connection or predisposition to opera. i feel the same way. it's just that transcendent

@vitamin9165

39w↑1

@@KitKat_293 me too

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@ninuzzo1021

5w↑2

what can you add to a perfect voice totally mesmerising truly the king of the high c's

@akarinsiriamphone4404

14w↑11

This performance gives me spine shivers. I watch it over and over again and it never loses quality. My gosh. One of the best performances of all time in my opinion.

@mikeggg5671

45w↑2K

No matter how many times people sing this song, no one will ever be as good as Pavarotti was in this performance. It is superlative. Transcendent

@barbaraszczocarz7149

44w↑3

Manifike

@nanicita123

44w↑4

100%

@davidjohnson4626

37w↑15

Agreed. I have listened to a number of other versions and the quality of Pavarotti's voice is unequalled.

@JustMe-gs9xi

37w↑3

speechless and wonder, all i got

@SmokeymcJoint420

37w↑10

Bocelli has done a few renditions that give Pavarotti a run for his money.
Pavarotti's voice cannot be denied though absolute legend.

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@xSECUNDAx

2y↑2.4K

I don’t care what anyone says, this is the greatest performance of the greatest song done by the greatest singer in the history of music

@bobmaxwell9572

2y↑44

Was my Dads favourite,gives me goose bumps,makes my hairs stand up and brings me to tears.

@CuriosityCapsule

2y↑10

Yes sir!

@mushyartuk6045

2y↑12

Totally agree

@messicampeon1016

2y↑12

Yes, it's one of the best songs

@cherryboo65b56

2y↑4

Agreed

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@evelynbare1975

4w↑1

This was the point of his life when his breathing wouldn't allow him to give a full concert alone anymore. He had to be selective about his material and he wasn't always able to reach the power of his youth. I think the tearing is all about this and losing something he loved and was so blessed at. We, the public, did not know at the time of his condition and many spoke of him being arrogant in singing with others just so he could show them up...those others were his friends and they were helping him to be able to continue performing and do what he loved.

@ababbington1

5w↑1

The audience should feel privileged to have been there that night. What a man, voice and a talent. We miss you👌😪

@ELJEFEMINDSET

2y↑2.1K

If that last note doesn’t send chills down your spine you know nothing about anything

@operadiary

I speak also about Pavarotti on my Youtube Channel, have a look and subscribe for support :) Have a nice sunday !

@brizzle3903

1y↑35

The whole performance sent chills down my spine he deserved that standing ovation

@andrewvillafuerte5590

1y↑11

that last note still echoes thru the cosmos

@fu2momo

1y↑2

@Ned3s lol😂

@katherineeskew5376

1y↑4

Goat!! I miss him!!

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@mr.mountvillain362

25w↑1.9K

My mom requested this song at her funeral. Still makes me cry every time, 13 years later

@phatstar6344

25w↑18

RIP

@lilymozes5668

25w↑15

I am so sorry, sorrowful 😢

@butterflyera2399

24w↑4

RIP

@brizzle3903

23w↑25

What a beautiful song choice to be sent off into the eternity May she rest in peace ❤️

@karunadasaguruge7730

22w↑8

May She Rest In Peace. Don't worry She's Smiling down at the Beautiful Child She Created and is Full of Joy.❤

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@samkitty5894

9w↑4

I've heard this hundreds of time, and every time it chokes me up, gasping for air. I can not handle the emotion.

@ashwelljacobs8896

13w↑4

You dont have to understand Italian to appreciate opera. Opera is magical... Beautiful beyound measure

@nateklein4391

4y↑3K

If this doesn’t give you chills, you have no soul

@whufcgman

4y↑38

Made the hairs on my arms tingle

@gms77777

4y↑32

Fucking right mate, my chills had chills listening to this 🙏

@michaelplein3617

4y↑3

I agree Nathaniel.

@stephenlaird2370

4y↑19

I'm right there with you Nathaniel. After experiencing this magnificent performance over and over again, I just wonder by what basis 1100 people would thumb it down. Souless, depraved, ignorant, jealous?? That type of response defies reality.

@antoniom_sports7971

4y↑10

No it gives me goosegump

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@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs

42w↑1.2K

I think even Pavarotti himself got chills on that high note RIP

@gibraelkotwal6894

26w

I wont lie, he looks like he busted a nut and i did too.
That was beautiful

@raimundwessinger9700

25w↑12

yes, you can see it while performing. it is THAT THING about performing live....

@savedfaves

25w↑14

It’s called emotion, and whatever chills you got this experience his experience was even greater.

@Zed-fq3lj

15w↑10

I have never heard nor seen a more emotional performance in music!

@naustradmas

7w↑2

There is a point where you can see his soul distance itself from the world, what a peace he must have felt.

@lthedestroyer9427

1y↑1.3K

That ending look he had seems like he remembered all his childhood and the things to get them there. Truly beautiful

@Doradue1

1y↑20

Good words to describe such an amazing act.

@zuresei

1y↑4

that's just what performing on stage is like, haha!

@emanuelf1980

1y↑4

The one at the beginning too, as if he has met someone special to him again after a very long time.

@saratrentin2463

1y↑6

He seems to do it every time on this song. He really feels it and that's make it special, I think. Immense tenor and artist

@douglasnolan4494

50w

Or you know, his jaw hurt from performing.

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@makaveliinthis786bk

2y↑629

Who else is here because you wanted to hear and see that last note.. I'll never forget that expression. You could just about live it through his eyes. Amazing

@udoheim8045

1y↑8

I hear it so often,and every time i have goose bums that strong.because of his last notes face i believe he was just a little surprised to see god,who came to hear this wonderful voice he has given him.and i m sure luciano is in heaven now,cause the lord wanted this voice coming home.

@jerushamaxwell281

1y↑1

I keep returning to selected videos to hear Pavarotti deliver this thrilling anthem, as only he can! Always, I tear up with reverent joy. The expressive passion of the symphony director is also wonderfully moving.

@ewad8727

17w↑8

Incredible. Powerful, universal, timeless. Just pure nostalgia. I miss the 90s 💔 Luciano Pavarotti forever

@virginialledo7180

13w↑5

😢😢😢Qué emocionante!!! Catarsis musical. Yo toda inocente escuchando esta ópera y en el estribillo soy un mar de lágrimas 😭😭y adoro "romperme" con esta canción aunque derrame lágrimas, son las más intensas y están agradecidas por esta obra de arte❤❤❤

@samcox8182

1y↑1.3K

Don't care if you don't like opera this is the greatest performance by any singer ever

@emilywayne7732

1y↑6

Hello Sam how are you doing?

@ppppppppppppp-jm9tm

1y↑15

Hello Emily how are you doing?

@sackranon

Hello p00p00p00p00p00p00p00p00p00p00p00p00p how are you doing?

@pinesiskin59

1y↑9

I thought I didn't like opera until I saw this.

@jpii8468

1y↑2

I'd argue Aretha Franklin did Nessun Dorma even better (no disrespect intended).

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@jeanneschultz65

4y↑315

My mom had dementia, but she always remembered this song,...always. I played this song every night and it was a joy to her and to me. It gave her comfort and joy every time. Eternal thanks!

@CherryWineN45

4y↑4

Jeanne Schultz ❤️❤️❤️

@petitor_veritatis1936

4y↑3

Your mother had exquisite taste in music. Proof that good music is contagious, often seared into the soul. Opera, I always say, is the actual voice of the angels, and is bona fide gospel.

@valentinasantiago8738

4y↑1

That is so beautiful.

@lillischneider6667

4y↑1

❤️

@utenteantimoralismo8549

4y↑1

Your mom is strong ! Nothing can prevent her to be Happy, I wish you and her the best, greetings from Italy 🇮🇹.

@tomc8888

5w↑2

Check your pulse if you don't get chills from this. Wow.

@sheilamiranda7625

4y↑2.2K

Italy, the world stands with you in your difficult times. It shall pass over, stay strong. God be with you all.

@goodboy111279

4y↑26

From Korea, we are rooting for Italy.

@robertking7506

4y↑6

I mean, yeah Italy should fight the virus, but there is nothing the rest of the world can do to help.

@ylee3438

4y↑12

Italiano numero uno!

@Julia-mr9nz

4y↑11

Forget all worries for a moment and enjoy the music. My heart goes out to Italy and all the nations of the world, hopping will over soon God is good 🙏.

@yumemite

4y↑3

@@robertking7506 Well, yes. Send medical help (masks, respirators, etc.)

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