Confrontation

Valjean, at last,
We see each other plain
Monsieur, le Mayor
You 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
Believe of me what you will (Men like you can never change)
There is a duty that I'm sworn to do (Men like you can never change)
You know nothing of my life (No, 24601)
All I did was steal some bread (My duties to the law)
You know nothing of the world (You have no rights)
You would sooner see me dead (Come with me 24601)
But not before I see this justice done (Now the wheel has turned around)
(Jean Valjean means nothing now)
I am warning you Javert! (Dare you speak 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 won! (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!)
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.