Claude-Miche… Read Full Bio ↴Alain Boublil is a librettist, born in Tunisia in 1941.
Claude-Michel Schönberg (born July 6, 1944 in Vannes, France) is a French record producer, actor, singer, popular songwriter, and musical theatre composer.
They are best known for their collaborations, these include:
La Révolution Française (1973)
Les Misérables (1980)
Miss Saigon (1989)
Martin Guerre (1996)
The Pirate Queen (2006)
Marguerite (2008)
Finale
Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg Lyrics
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Do you hear the people sing
Lost in the valley of the night?
It is the music of a people
Who are climbing to the light.
For the wretched of the earth
There is a flame that never dies.
And the sun will rise.
They will live again in freedom
In the garden of the Lord.
They will walk behind the plough-share,
They will put away the sword.
The chain will be broken
And all men will have their reward.
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Somewhere beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Do you hear the people sing?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
It is the future that they bring
When tomorrow comes!
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Somewhere beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Do you hear the people sing?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
It is the future that they bring
When tomorrow comes...
Tomorrow comes!
The song "Finale" in the musical Les Misérables is a powerful and uplifting anthem that celebrates the resilience and hope of the oppressed people in their pursuit of freedom and justice, despite facing tremendous adversity and hardship. The chorus starts by asking the listener, "Do you hear the people sing" and then describing how the people, lost in the darkness of the valley of the night, are making their way towards the light, symbolizing the hope and the aspirations for a better tomorrow.
The second verse speaks directly to the oppressed people, assuring them that there is a flame of hope that never dies, that even in the darkest of nights will end, and the sun will eventually rise. The song promises that the people will live again in freedom, in a promised paradise where they can walk freely, without fear of oppression and violence.
The final verse is an invitation to join in the crusade, to stand strong and to fight together for a better world, and to listen to the distant drums of the future. The song ends on a hopeful note, promising that tomorrow will come and that with it will come a new future.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the human spirit and serves as a reminder that no matter how hopeless a situation may seem, there is always a glimmer of hope and a chance for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you hear the people sing
Can you hear the voices of the oppressed as they cry out for change?
Lost in the valley of the night?
Trapped in the darkness of despair and hopelessness?
It is the music of a people
These are the songs of a community that has struggled and survived.
Who are climbing to the light.
They are making their way towards hope, and a brighter future.
For the wretched of the earth
For those who have been abandoned and forgotten by society
There is a flame that never dies.
There is a spark of hope that burns eternally within them.
Even the darkest night will end
No matter how hopeless the situation may seem, there is always a way out.
And the sun will rise.
A new day will dawn, and with it, the promise of a better tomorrow.
They will live again in freedom
One day, these oppressed people will once again experience liberty and justice.
In the garden of the Lord.
They will find peace and security in the embrace of their creator.
They will walk behind the plough-share,
No longer will they be forced to engage in acts of violence or aggression.
They will put away the sword.
Their weapons of war and destruction will be laid aside.
The chain will be broken
The chains of oppression that bind them will be shattered forever.
And all men will have their reward.
All people, regardless of their background or station in life, will be treated with dignity and respect.
Will you join in our crusade?
Will you stand up and fight for what is right?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Who is brave enough to join our cause and fight for justice?
Somewhere beyond the barricade
Beyond the walls that keep us trapped and divided.
Is there a world you long to see?
Can you envision a world where all people are treated fairly and justly?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
Can you hear the call to battle, to rise up and fight for freedom?
It is the future that they bring
Those who fight for justice and equality are creating a better world for all people.
When tomorrow comes!
When the new day dawns, we will be one step closer to a world where all people can live in peace and harmony.
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