Suddenly
Les Miserables 2013 Lyrics
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Suddenly it starts
Can two anxious hearts beat as one?
Yesterday I was alone
Today you walk beside me
Something still unclear
Something not yet here has begun.
Seems a different place
Somehow full of grace and delight.
How was I to know that so much hope was held inside me?
What has passed is gone
Now we journey on through the night
How was I to know at last that happiness can come so fast?
Trusting me the way you do
I’m so afraid of failing you
Just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go
There are shadows everywhere
And memories I cannot share
Nevermore alone
Nevermore apart
You have warmed my heart like the sun.
You have brought the gift of life
And love so long denied me.
Suddenly I see
What I could not see
Something suddenly
Has begun.
The song Suddenly from the 2013 movie version of Les Miserables is a powerful ballad that conveys the feeling of being overwhelmed with love and hope. The lyrics describe the transformation of a lonely individual, who was once isolated and without hope, into someone who is filled with joy and optimism, thanks to the presence of a loved one. The song begins with the singer expressing a sense of disbelief that suddenly, they are not alone anymore - "Suddenly I see, suddenly it starts" - and wonders if both their hearts can beat as one. They describe a sense of uncertainty and something that is not yet clear or completely realized.
The singer then conveys a sense of newfound optimism and grace, as the world seems like a different place, full of hope and happiness. They reflect on the fact that they had no idea that so much hope was within them, and that they are now no longer alone, with a loved one by their side. However, the singer also conveys a sense of fear and vulnerability, not wanting to let down their loved one, as they both set out on a journey through the unknown night. They acknowledge that there may be danger and shadows everywhere, but they are now filled with a newfound sense of hope and vitality that they did not possess before.
Overall, the lyrics of Suddenly describe a transformative moment in a person's life, where they go from isolation and despair into a world of hope and love, thanks to the presence of a loved one. It's a powerful ballad that conveys a sense of both vulnerability and strength, as the singer faces the unknown with a newfound sense of optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly I see
All of a sudden, I perceive
Suddenly it starts
Unexpectedly, it commences
Can two anxious hearts beat as one?
Is it possible for two worried souls to synchronize?
Yesterday I was alone
Only yesterday, I was by myself
Today you walk beside me
But today, you are accompanying me
Something still unclear
Some things remain undefined
Something not yet here has begun.
Something that hasn't happened yet has started.
Suddenly the world
All of a sudden, the universe
Seems a different place
Appears to be an entirely different location
Somehow full of grace and delight.
Somehow it is filled with elegance and pleasure.
How was I to know that so much hope was held inside me?
I wasn't aware that so much hope existed within me!
What has passed is gone
Whatever happened in the past is gone for good
Now we journey on through the night
We must now travel through the dark time
How was I to know at last that happiness can come so fast?
How could I have known that joy would finally appear so swiftly?
Trusting me the way you do
By relying on me in this manner
I'm so afraid of failing you
I'm terrified of letting you down.
Just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go
I'm just an ignorant child who doesn't understand that danger is constantly nipping at my heels.
There are shadows everywhere
Shadows are always present.
And memories I cannot share
Memories that I am unable to disclose.
Nevermore alone
Henceforth, I will never be alone
Nevermore apart
We will never be separated again
You have warmed my heart like the sun.
You have brightened my heart like the sun
You have brought the gift of life
You have given me the gift of existence
And love so long denied me.
And you've bestowed upon me love that I have been without for so long.
Suddenly I see
All of a sudden, I see
What I could not see
Things I couldn't see before
Something suddenly
Out of nowhere, something
Has begun.
Has started.
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@franzaldwinrodriguez7221
Suddenly you're here
Suddenly it starts
Can two anxious hearts beat as one?
Yesterday, I was alone
Today, you walk beside me
Something still unclear
Something not yet here
Has begun
Suddenly, the world
Seems a different place
Somehow full of grace, full of light
How was I to know that so much hope was held inside me?
What has passed is gone
Now, we journey on through the night
How was I to know at last that happiness can come so fast?
Trusting me the way you do
I'm so afraid of failing you
Just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go
There are shadows everywhere
And memories I cannot share
Nevermore alone
Nevermore apart
You have warmed my heart like the sun
You have brought the gift of life
And love so long denied me
Suddenly, I see
What I could not see
Something suddenly
Has begun
@redmayniac-
No matter what anyone says about the 2012 movie, this song is a blessing to the fandom and they should be GRATEFUL.
@mymatemartin
Proud to be an Aussie. Hugh is pure gold
@brittanydavisghiblieaglesfan
He really is ❤.
@raquelreyes2011
After all these years i finally saw this movie and i BAWLED. I cried throughout. I thoght it was such a sad but beautiful movie. And i loved it.
@cosettefauchelevent5495
It's already 10 years after this wonderful film was released....!
And it's also the day that Cosette got her family!
@Philosophical24
This song and his performance always brings me to tears
@ryanjaeger4173
My fav! Need more men who awaken in the midst of this crazy world and lead kids by dying to self!
@elainazimmerman5105
Usually I hate when musical movies add a song that wasn't there before but this one works
@cosettefauchelevent5495
Now it's been 200 years after this happened. On Christmas on 1823, a little girl who was abused by those malicious inkeepers finally became free and got a family! The Most Unforgettable Christmas Story.
@cosettefauchelevent5495
Merry Christmas, Cosette! Happy Adoption Day!