Finale
Hot Mikado - Original Cast Lyrics
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Again, beside me
Now, I can die in peace
For now my life is blessed
You will live papa, you're going to live!
It's too soon to ever say goodbye
Forbid me now to die
I'll obey I will try
On this page
I write my last confession
Read it well
When I, at last, am sleeping
It's the story
Of those who always loved you
Your mother gave her life for you and gave you to my keeping
Come with me
Where chains will never bind you
All your grief
At last, at last, behind you
Lord in Heaven
Look down on him in mercy
Forgive me all my trespasses and take me to Your glory
Take my hand
And lead me to salvation
Take my love
For love is everlasting
And remember The truth that once was spoken
To love another person is to see the face of God!
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
Even the darkest night will end
And the sun will rise
They will live again in freedom
In the garden of the Lord
They will walk behind the ploughshare
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!
Aah, aah, aah
Tomorrow comes!
The lyrics to Hot Mikado's "Finale" are a medley of songs from Les Miserables, which were written by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil. The medley starts with Cosette singing to her father, telling him that he will live, and she promises to forbid him from dying. He agrees to try and obey Cosette. The song then moves to Jean Valjean's deathbed, where he writes his confession to Cosette, telling her about all the people who have loved her throughout her life, especially her mother who gave her life for her. Valjean asks for forgiveness and for mercy from the Lord in Heaven, and he promises to lead a life full of love.
The medley then moves to the final song from Les Miserables, "Do You Hear the People Sing?" which is a powerful anthem about the revolution and the hope for a better future. The lyrics talk about climbing to the light and the flame that never dies, even in the darkest night. The people will live again in freedom, and the chain will be broken. The song ends with a call to action, asking if the listener will join in their crusade, stand strong, and fight for the world they long to see.
Overall, the medley is a powerful mix of emotions, from the sadness of death and loss, to the hope for a better future and the call to action. The music and lyrics are written so well that they can be felt in the heart and soul of the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you are here
I am glad you are with me now
Again, beside me
As you have always been
Now, I can die in peace
I can now leave this life content
For now my life is blessed
What more could I ask for?
You will live papa, you're going to live!
You will recover
It's too soon to ever say goodbye
Our time together is not yet over
Yes, Cosette
I promise I won't leave just yet
Forbid me now to die
Please don't let me pass away now
I'll obey I will try
I will do my best to hold on
On this page
This letter
I write my last confession
My final words
Read it well
Take in its meaning
When I, at last, am sleeping
After I am gone
It's the story
The tale
Of those who always loved you
Of the ones who cared for you deeply
Your mother gave her life for you and gave you to my keeping
Your mother passed away, and I took care of you as best I could
Come with me
Let us go together
Where chains will never bind you
To a place where you will be free forever
All your grief
All the pain you felt
At last, at last, behind you
You can finally leave it all behind
Lord in Heaven
God above
Look down on him in mercy
Have compassion for him
Forgive me all my trespasses and take me to Your glory
Please forgive me my sins and bring me to heaven
Take my hand
Let me guide you
And lead me to salvation
Help me find peace
Take my love
My affection
For love is everlasting
Because it will never die
And remember The truth that once was spoken
Never forget what we believed in
To love another person is to see the face of God!
When we love, we see the divine in others
Do you hear the people sing?
Can you hear the song?
Lost in the valley of the night
Trapped in this dark world
It is the music of a people
It is the sound of our voices
Who are climbing to the light
Who are moving towards hope
For the wretched of the Earth
For those who suffer
There is a flame that never dies
There is a light that never ceases to shine
Even the darkest night will end
The night is always darkest just before dawn
And the sun will rise
And a new day will come
They will live again in freedom
We will be free
In the garden of the Lord
In Heaven
They will walk behind the ploughshare
We will return to a simpler life
They will put away the sword
We will abandon violence
The chain will be broken and all men will have their reward
We will break the chains of oppression, and all will be rewarded
Will you join in our crusade?
Will you help us?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Who will fight alongside me?
Somewhere beyond the barricade
In the future
Is there a world you long to see?
Do you have a vision of a better world?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
Can you hear the sound of progress?
Tomorrow comes!
The future is bright!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alain Albert Boublil, Claude Michel Schonberg, Richard E. Maltby
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