Finale
The Original London 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 song 'Finale' from The Original London Cast's performance of Les Misérables is a powerful and emotional conclusion to the story's climactic moments. The first stanza is sung by Jean Valjean and expresses his relief at being with his adopted daughter, Cosette, before he passes away. He thanks her for bringing him peace and happiness despite the trials he's been through. He then makes a promise to obey her and live on despite his terminal condition, which is a unique and emotional side to seeing such an emotional character. As the song progresses, we also hear a recitation of a letter written by Fantine, Cosette's birth mother, in which she expresses her wishes for her daughter.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you are here
With you by my side, my life is complete
Again, beside me
You have returned to me and I am grateful
Now, I can die in peace
With you here, I no longer fear death
For now my life is blessed
Having you in my life brings me joy and happiness
You will live papa, you're going to live!
I believe you will survive and continue living
It's too soon to ever say goodbye
I cannot imagine parting from you so soon
Yes, Cosette
I am addressing my daughter, Cosette
Forbid me now to die
Please, do not let me pass away yet
I'll obey I will try
I will do everything I can to stay alive if you ask me to
On this page
I am referring to a written confession
I write my last confession
This is the final thing I must disclose
Read it well
Take the time to understand what I am saying
When I, at last, am sleeping
After I have passed away
It's the story
The confession recounts
Of those who always loved you
The people who cared for you the most
Your mother gave her life for you and gave you to my keeping
Your mother sacrificed herself so I could look after you
Come with me
Follow me and I will take you somewhere safe
Where chains will never bind you
You will be free from captivity
All your grief
The heartache and sadness you carry
At last, at last, behind you
Will be a thing of the past
Lord in Heaven
I am calling out to God
Look down on him in mercy
Please show him compassion and forgiveness
Forgive me all my trespasses and take me to Your glory
I am asking for forgiveness and to be taken to Heaven
Take my hand
I am offering my assistance
And lead me to salvation
Guide me towards spiritual redemption
Take my love
Take my heart and soul
For love is everlasting
True love lasts forever
And remember The truth that once was spoken
Recall the sincere words that were said
To love another person is to see the face of God!
Loving someone is a divine experience
Do you hear the people sing?
I hear the voices of the people
Lost in the valley of the night
Struggling in a dark place
It is the music of a people
They are expressing their collective spirit
Who are climbing to the light
Trying to reach a better existence
For the wretched of the Earth
The poor and oppressed members of society
There is a flame that never dies
Hope and resilience never extinguish
Even the darkest night will end
There will eventually be light
And the sun will rise
A new day will begin
They will live again in freedom
They will regain their independence
In the garden of the Lord
In a peaceful paradise
They will walk behind the ploughshare
They will lead a life of productivity and work
They will put away the sword
They will no longer have to fight and defend themselves
The chain will be broken and all men will have their reward
Oppression will come to an end and justice will be served
Will you join in our crusade?
Are you willing to fight for our cause?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
I am searching for individuals who are brave and resolute
Somewhere beyond the barricade
On the other side of the barrier we face
Is there a world you long to see?
Is there a place that you desire to exist?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
Can you hear the faint sound of war drums?
It is the future that they bring
It heralds the arrival of a new era
When tomorrow comes!
When the future finally arrives
Tomorrow comes!
The future will come eventually
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alain Albert Boublil, Claude Michel Schonberg, Richard E. Maltby
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