Miss Saigon
I've neva seen Miss Saigon...but hopefully dat'll change this summer. All I know 'bout Miss Saigon is its music and its story, both of which I've fallen in love with. Da original cast in London had Lea Salonga in da leadin' role of Kim. Da musical is based on da opera of Madame Butterfly, mind u I've seen da opera and it doesn't compare to this. Anywayz, here are da lyricz to some of da most memorable songz from da show, and I realize it may be hard to understand da story from da selections I've presented. So, I'm gonna kinda give a lil intro 'bout what's happenin' durin' each of da songs...but I hope I don't give da whole story away!
SUN AND MOON
Ok, here is where Kim and Chris realize they luv one anotha. Easy enuf to explain.
Kim: You are sunlight and I moon,
Joined by the gods of fortune,
Midnight and high noon
Sharing the sky.
We have been blessed, you and I.
Chris: You are here like a myst'ry
I'm from a world that's so diff'rent from all that you are.
How in the light of one night did we come
So far?
Kim: Outside day starts to dawn.
Chris: Your moon still floats on high.
Kim: The birds awake.
Chris: The stars shine, too.
Kim: My hands still shake.
Chris: I reach for you,
Kim and Chris: And we meet in the sky.
Kim: You are sunlight and I moon,
Joined here
Bright'ning the sky with the flame
Of love.
Kim and Chris: Made of sunlight moonlight.
THE LAST NIGHT OF THE WORLD
It's been a while since I've looked at da actual plot to this show...but I believe this song comes 'bout when Kim and Chris have just gotten married and they're spendin' one of their few nites in Saigon togetha before Chris plans on takin her back to da embassy in a coupla days so they can live in da States.
Chris: In a place that won't let us feel,
In a life where nothing seems real
I have found you,
I have found you.
Kim: In a world that's moving too fast,
In a world where nothing can last,
I will hold you,
I will hold you.
Chris: Our lives will change when tomorrow comes.
Kim: Tonight our hearts dream the distant drums.
Chris: And we have music alright
Tearing the night.
A song
Played on a solo saxophone.
A crazy sound,
A lonely sound,
Kim and Chris: A cry that tells us love goes on and on.
Played on a solo saxophone,
It's telling me to hold on tight
And dance like it's the last night
Of the world.
Chris: On the other side of the earth
There's a place where life still has worth.
I will take you.
Kim: I'll go with you.
Chris: You won't believe all the things you'll see.
I know 'cause you'll see them all with me.
Kim and Chris: If we're together, well then, we'll hear it again,
A song
Played on a solo saxophone.
A crazy sound,
A lonely sound,
A cry that tells us love goes on and on.
Played on a solo saxophone.
It's telling me to hold on tight
And dance like it's the last night
Of the world.
Kim: Dreams were all I ever knew.
Chris: Dreams you won't need when I'm through.
Kim and Chris: Anywhere
We may be
I will sing with you
Our song.
So stay with me
And hold on tight
And dance like it's the last night
Of the world.
I STILL BELIEVE
It has been a few years since Chris left Kim in Vietnam. Kim's reminiscin' now...but on da otha side of tha world, Ellen (Chris' new wife) is concerned 'bout da nightmares Chris is still havin' of da war. Little does she know dat his nightmares are a recollection of da anguished moments dat took place when Kim and Chris were split and he had to leave her back in Vietnam.
Kim: Last night I watched him sleeping,
My body pressed to him.
And then he started speaking.
The name I heard him speak was Kim.
Yes, I know that this was years ago.
But when moonlight fills my room I know
You are here. Still.
I still,
I still believe
You will return.
I know you will.
My heart
Against all odds
Holds still.
Yes, still.
I still believe
I know as long
As I can keep believing I'll live.
I'll live.
Love cannot die.
You will return.
You will return.
And I alone know why.
Ellen: Last night I watched you sleeping.
Once more the night mare came.
I heard you cry out something,
A word that sounded like a name.
And it hurts me more than I can bear,
Knowing part of you I'll never share,
Never know.
But still,
I still believe
The time will come
When nothing keeps us apart.
My heart
Forever more
Holds still.
It's all over I'm here, there is nothing to fear.
Chris, what's haunting you?
Can't you let me inside what you so want to hide?
I need you too.
Kim and Ellen:
For still
I will hold you all night, I will make it alright.
I still believe.
You are safe with me.
As long as I
And I wish you would tell what you don't want to tell.
Can keep believing I'll live.
What your hell must be.
I'll live
You can sleep now.
You will return
You can cry now.
And I know why
I'm your wife now
I'm yours
For life,
Kim and Ellen: Until we die.
I'D GIVE MY LIFE FOR YOU
Chris is back in Vietnam afta hearin' dat Kim is still alive. Problem is: he brought Ellen wit him. Anotha problem is: Kim and Chris have a son. This song is completely sung by Kim, and it talks 'bout her makin' sure her child gets all da opportunities in life dat go wit havin' an American father. Sadly, this also takes place before Kim takes drastic measures to ensure Chris takes Tam (his son) back wit him to da States.
Kim: You who I cradled in my arms.
You
Asking as little as you can.
Little snip of a little man.
I know I'd give my life for you.
You didn't ask me to be born,
You.
Why should you learn of war or pain?
To make sure you're not hurt again.
I swear I'd give my life for you.
I've tasted love beyond all fear.
And you should know it's love that brought you here.
And in one perfect night
When the stars burned like new,
I knew what I must do.
I'll give you a million things I'll never own,
I'll give you a world to conquer when you're grown.
You will be who you want to be.
You
Can choose whatever heaven grants.
As long as you can have your chance,
I swear I'll give my life for you.
Sometimes I wake up
Reaching for him.
I feel his shadow brush my hand.
But there's just moonlight on my bed.
Was he a ghost was he a lie?
That made my body laugh and cry.
Then by my side the proof I see,
His little one, gods of the sun, bring him to me.
You will be who you want to be.
You
Can choose whatever heaven grants.
As long as you can have your chance,
I swear I'll give my life for you.
Noone can stop what I must do.
I swear I'll give my life for you.
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Email: lbalagta@acs.ucalgary.ca