At the End of the Day
Original London Cast Lyrics

At the end of the day you're another day older
As time passes, you are growing older and another day has gone by in your life.

And that's all you can say for the life of the poor
For those who are impoverished, all they can say is that their lives are difficult and filled with struggles.

It's a struggle, it's a war
Living in poverty feels like an ongoing battle and constant struggle.

And there's nothing that anyone's giving
No one is providing assistance or help to those in need.

One more day, standing about, what is it for?
Each passing day feels meaningless and wasted, with no purpose or direction.

One day less to be living
With each day that passes, there is one less day left to live.

At the end of the day you're another day colder
As time goes on, you grow colder both physically and emotionally.

And the shirt on your back doesn't keep out the chill
Even the clothes you have cannot protect you from the harshness of the world.

And the righteous hurry past
Those who believe they are morally righteous ignore the suffering of others.

They don't hear the little ones crying
They are oblivious to the cries of the vulnerable and innocent.

And the winter is coming on fast, ready to kill
The harshness of life, symbolized by winter, is quickly approaching and can be deadly.

One day nearer to dying
With each passing day, one is closer to their inevitable death.

At the end of the day there's another day dawning
After the struggles of one day, a new day begins with fresh opportunities.

And the sun in the morning is waiting to rise
Each morning brings the promise of a new day and opportunities for change.

Like the waves crash on the sand
Life's challenges and hardships can be overwhelming, like crashing waves.

Like a storm that'll break any second
The intensity of life's difficulties can feel like an impending storm about to unleash its fury.

There's a hunger in the land
There is a deep longing and need for something better in society.

There's a reckoning still to be reckoned
There are unresolved issues and consequences that need to be faced.

And there's gonna be hell to pay
There will be severe consequences for the injustices and hardships endured.

At the end of the day you get nothing but nothing
Despite all the struggles and hardships, there is no reward or progress to be gained.

Sitting flat on your butt doesn't buy any bread
Being idle and doing nothing does not lead to any means of survival or sustenance.

There are children back at home
There are dependent children waiting for you at home.

And the children have got to be fed
It is necessary to provide food and support for the well-being of the children.

And you're lucky to be in a job
Having employment is considered fortunate and should not be taken for granted.

And in a bed
Having a place to sleep is also a privilege that should be appreciated.

And we're counting our blessings!
Despite the difficulties, we should still acknowledge and be grateful for the things we have.

Have you seen how the foreman is fuming today?
Pay attention to the anger and frustration of the supervisor today.

With his terrible breath and his wandering hands?
The foreman is unpleasant and disrespectful, invading personal boundaries.

It's because little Fantine won't give him his way
The foreman's anger is directed towards Fantine because she refuses to comply with his inappropriate desires.

Take a look at his trousers, you'll see where he stands!
Observe the physical evidence to understand the foreman's intentions and motives.

And the boss, he never knows
The boss is oblivious to the foreman's behavior.

That the foreman is always in heat
The foreman is constantly sexually aroused and seeking opportunities for inappropriate advances.

If Fantine doesn't look out, watch how she goes
If Fantine is not careful, she will find herself in a dangerous situation.

She'll be out on the street
Fantine will end up homeless and destitute.

At the end of the day it's another day over
Another day has come to an end.

With enough in your pocket to last for a week
Despite the hardships, you have enough money to sustain yourself for a week.

Pay the landlord, pay the shop
Use the money to fulfill your obligations to the landlord and purchase necessities from the shop.

Keep on grafting as long as you're able
Continue working hard for as long as you have the strength and capacity to do so.

Keep on grafting 'til you drop
Work tirelessly until you physically exhaust yourself.

Or it's back to the crumbs on the table
If you fail to sustain yourself, you will return to a state of extreme poverty and limited resources.

You've got to pay your way
It is essential to fulfill your financial responsibilities and contribute to society.

What is this shouting all about?
Why is there so much noise and commotion?

Will someone tear these two apart
Can someone intervene and separate these individuals?

This is a factory, not a circus
Remember that this is a place of work, not a place of chaos and entertainment.

Now come on ladies, settle down
Women, please calm down and behave.

I run a business of repute
I have established a business with a good reputation.

I am the Mayor of this town
I hold the position of the Mayor in this town.

I look to you to sort this out
I expect you to resolve this issue.

And be as patient as you can
Please exercise patience and understanding in dealing with this matter.

Now someone say how this began
Can someone explain the origins and cause of this situation?

At the end of the day she's the one who began it
She is the one responsible for initiating this conflict.

There's a kid that she's hiding in some little town
She is concealing the existence of a child in a small town.

There's a man she has to pay
She is financially obligated to a man.

You can guess how she picks up the extra
It is easy to deduce how she manages to earn additional money.

You can bet she's earning her keep sleeping around
She is engaging in promiscuous behavior to support herself.

And the boss wouldn't like it
The boss would strongly disapprove of her actions.

It is true there's a child and the child is my daughter
Indeed, there is a child and that child happens to be my daughter.

And her father abandoned us leaving us flat
Her father deserted us, leaving us with nothing.

Now she lives with an innkeeper man and his wife
Currently, she resides with an innkeeper and his spouse.

And I pay for the child
I financially support the upbringing of the child.

What's the matter with that?
What is wrong with the arrangement?

At the end of the day she'll be nothing but trouble
Ultimately, she will bring nothing but problems and difficulties.

And there's trouble for all when there's trouble for one
When one person is in trouble, it affects everyone involved.

While we're earning our daily bread
While we work hard to earn our livelihoods.

She's the one with her hands in the butter
She is the one who is enjoying luxuries and comfort at our expense.

You must send the slut away
It is imperative that she be expelled and removed from our lives.

Or we're all gonna end in the gutter
If she remains, all of us will be destined for extreme poverty and ruin.

And it's us who'll have to pay
We will be the ones to bear the consequences and financial burden.

I might have known the bitch could bite
I should have anticipated that she would retaliate or act aggressively.

I might have known the cat had claws
It should have been obvious that she possesses hidden traits of fierceness and resilience.

I might have guessed your little secret
I should have suspected your hidden secret or agenda.

Ah, yes, the virtuous Fantine
Ah, indeed, you present yourself as a morally upright and virtuous person.

Who keeps herself so pure and clean
You maintain the image of being chaste and untainted.

You'd be the cause I had no doubt
I have no doubt that you are the reason behind this trouble.

Of any trouble hereabout
You are the root cause of all the unrest and problems in this place.

You play a virgin in the light
You portray yourself as a pure and innocent woman in public.

But need no urgin' in the night
However, you require no persuasion or encouragement to engage in immoral activities at night.

She's been laughing at you
She has been mocking and ridiculing you.

While she's having her men
While she is indulging in multiple sexual partners.

(She'll be nothing but trouble again and again)
She will consistently bring trouble and complications.

You must sack her today
You must fire her from her job immediately.

(Sack the girl today)
Dismiss her from her position.

Right, my girl
Yes, I agree with the decision to let her go.

On your way!
Now leave and don't come back!