The Confrontation

Valjean, at last,

We see each other plain

`M'sieur le Mayor',

You'll wear a different chain.

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...

You must think me mad!

I've hunted you across the years

A man like you can never change

A man... such as you...

Men like me can never change

Men like you can never change

No, 24601,

My duty's to the law

You have no rights

Come with me 24601

Now the wheel has turned around

Jean Valjean is nothing now

Dare you talk to me of crime

And the price you had to pay

Every man is born in sin

Every man must choose his way

You know nothing of Javert

I was born inside a jail

I was born with scum like you

I am from the gutter too!

And this I swear to you tonight

There is no place for you to hide

Your child will live within my care

Wherever you may hide away

And I will raise her to the light.

I swear to you, I will be there!