Drink With Me
Eddie Redmayne Lyrics
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They may attack before it's light
Everybody keep the faith
For certain as our banner flies
We are not alone
The people too must rise
Marius, rest.
Drink with me to days gone by
To the life (To the life) that used (That used) to be (To be)
At the shrine of friendship, never say die
Let the wine of friendship never run dry
Here's to (Here's to you) you and here's to me
Do I care if I should die
Now she goes across the sea?
Life without Cosette
Means nothing at all.
Would you weep, Cosette, if I were to fall?
Will you weep, Cosette,
For me?
The first few lines of the song "Drink with Me" from the musical Les Miserables marks an important moment in the revolution. The song begins with Cuferaque being instructed to take watch, as the revolutionaries may attack before it's light. The lines "Everybody keep the faith, for certain as our banner flies, we are not alone, the people too must rise" shows that the revolutionaries are overwhelmed but still need to believe that they will regain control. Marius, who is one of the main characters of this story, is then told to rest, offering a moment of respite in the middle of a tense situation.
The following lines "Drink with me to days gone by, to the life that used to be" shows a longing for the past, and the desire to hold on to memories of a better time with the people they have come to know during the revolution. The phrase "At the shrine of friendship never say die, let the wine of friendship never run dry" conveys a sense of camaraderie and the desire for the friendship forged during this time to be everlasting. Marius then reflects on his own mortality, wondering if anyone would care if he dies, and if Cosette, whom he loves deeply, would weep for him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Drink with Me" from Les Miserables depict a nerve-wracking moment in the revolution, offering a glimpse into the fear and desperation of the revolutionaries. The song then brilliantly transitions into a moment of respite and camaraderie, providing a contrast to the chaos and danger within the story.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuferaque, you take the watch
Cuferaque, it's your turn to keep watch. We need to be prepared because the enemy might attack us even before the crack of dawn.
They may attack before it's light
We need to be careful since the attacking side may come before the sun rises.
Everybody keep the faith
Let's have faith and believe that we'll win this battle.
For certain as our banner flies
As long as our banner flies high, we'll keep fighting.
We are not alone
We have our companions by our side and that gives us strength to face the enemy.
The people too must rise
It's not just us, everyone must rise and show their support.
Drink with me to days gone by
Let's raise a toast and drink to the old times that we have cherished in the past.
To the life (To the life) that used (That used) to be (To be)
Let's remember the life that we used to have and how it has changed over time.
At the shrine of friendship, never say die
Let's never give up on our friendships and keep them alive.
Let the wine of friendship never run dry
May the bond of our friendship always remain strong and may it never fade away.
Here's to (Here's to you) you and here's to me
Let's drink to our friendship and what it means to us, both for you and me.
Do I care if I should die
Would it matter if I die in battle?
Now she goes across the sea?
Does it matter that Cosette is traveling across the sea?
Life without Cosette
Without Cosette, life isn't worth living.
Means nothing at all.
It's as if life is meaningless without her.
Would you weep, Cosette, if I were to fall?
Would you cry for me if I died?
Will you weep, Cosette,
Would you cry,
For me?
For me?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAIN ALBERT BOUBLIL, CLAUDE MICHEL SCHONBERG, HERBERT KRETZMER
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