The Confrontation lyrics

Javert: Valjean, at last,

We see each other plain

"M'sieur le maire",

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: Believe of me what you will

Javert: Men like me can never change

Valjean: There is a duty that I'm sworn to do

Javert: Men like you can never change

Valjean: You know nothing of my life

Javert: No, 24601,

Valjean: All I did was steal some bread

Javert: My duty's to the law

Valjean: You know nothing of the world

Javert: You have no rights, come with me, 24601

Valjean: You would rather see me dead

Javert: Now the wheel has turned around

Valjean: But not before I see this justice done

Javert: Jean Valjean is nothing now

Valjean: I am warning you, Javert!

Javert: Dare you talk to me of crime

Valjean: I'm a stronger man by far!

Javert: And the price you had to pay

Valjean: There is power in me yet!

Javert: Every man is born in sin

Valjean: My race is not yet run

Javert: Every man must choose his way

Valjean: I am warning you, Javert

Javert: You know nothing of Javert

Valjean: There is nothing I won't dare

Javert: I was born inside a jail

Valjean: If I have to kill you here

Javert: I was born with scum like you

Valjean: I'll do what must be done!

Javert: I am from the gutter too!

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: Wherever you may hide away

Valjean: And I will raise her to the light.

Javert & Valjean: I swear to you, I will be there!

• Artist:Les Misérables (Musical)