The Confrontation Lyrics

The Confrontation lyrics

Javert

 Valjean, at last,

 We see each other plain

 `M'sieur le Mayor',

 You'll wear a different chain.

 

 Valjean

 Before you say another word, Javert

 Before you chain me up like a slave again

 Listen to me! There is something I must do.

 This woman leaves behind a suffering child.

 There is none but me who can intercede,

 In Mercy's name, three days are all I need.

 Then I'll return, I pledge my word.

 Then I'll return...

 

 Javert

 You must think me mad!

 I've hunted you across the years

 A man like you can never change

 A man... such as you...

 

 Valjean (in counterpoint) Javert (in counterpoint)

 Believe of me what you will Men like me can never change

 There is a duty that I'm sworn Men like you can never change

 to do No, 24601,

 You know nothing of my life My duty's to the law

 All I did was steal some bread You have no rights

 You know nothing of the world Come with me 24601

 You would rather see me dead Now the wheel has turned around

 But not before I see this justice done Jean Valjean is nothing now

 I am warning you Javert Dare you talk to me of crime

 I'm a stronger man by far And the price you had to pay

 There is power in me yet Every man is born in sin

 My race is not yet run Every man must choose his way

 I am warning you Javert You know nothing of Javert

 There is nothing I won't dare I was born inside a jail

 If I have to kill you here I was born with scum like you

 I'll do what must be done! I am from the gutter too!

 

 [Valjean breaks chair and threatens Javert with the broken piece.

 Turns to Fantine.]

 

 Valjean

 And this I swear to you tonight

 

 Javert

 There is no place for you to hide

 

 Valjean

 Your child will live within my care

 

 Javert

 Whereever you may hide away

 

 Valjean

 And I will raise her to the light.

 

 Valjean & Javert

 I swear to you, I will be there!

 

 [They fight, Javert is knocked out. Valjean escapes.]