In 2004, Jackman won a Tony Award for his Broadway portrayal of Australian songwriter and performer Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz. He hosted the Tony Awards in 2004 and 2005, garnering very positive reviews. The televisation of the these awards earned him an Emmy Award win for Outstanding Individual Performer in a Variety, Musical or Comedy program in 2005.
The Convent
Hugh Jackman Lyrics
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We'll give thanks for what is granted
What the sisters may ordain
Here we pray for new beginnings
Here our lives can start again
In Hugh Jackman's song The Convent, Valjean is speaking to Fauchelevent about the opportunity they have been granted to start a new life in the convent. Valjean acknowledges the kindness and generosity shown to them by the sisters, recognizing that they have been given a chance for a fresh start. The line "Here we pray for new beginnings" emphasizes the importance of redemption and starting anew, a theme that is central to the story of Les Misérables, from which this song originates.
The convent serves as a place of hope and salvation for Valjean and Fauchelevent. They are able to leave their past behind and begin again, under the guidance and protection of the sisters. The song suggests that the convent is a place of healing and transformation, where one can seek refuge from the troubles of the outside world. This message of renewal and hope is particularly poignant given the challenges faced by the characters in the story.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll give thanks for what is granted
We will show gratitude for what has been given to us
What the sisters may ordain
Whatever rules or orders the nuns may give, we will follow
Here we pray for new beginnings
In this place, we ask for a fresh start or a chance to begin anew
Here our lives can start again
This is the place where we can begin to live our lives once more, with hope and optimism
Contributed by Aaliyah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.