Miss Saigon

Music is a big part of my life. I don't sing, I don't write music. But I appreciate ALL kinds of music....Broadway/theatre music, most especially. I will be periodically posting a collection of musicals I have seen/heard and absolutely loved!






Miss Saigon is one of those heartbreaking love stories. What makes this different from other romances is that it is not just about love between a man and a woman...but the love of a mother for her child. In fact, the creators of this musical were inspired by a photograph of a mother and child about to be separated in wartime Vietnam. The music and lyrics to Miss Saigon is absolutely beautiful. Watching it on Broadway was an added bonus.


Here are some selected lyrics:


From Sun and Moon


You are here like a mystery
I'm from a world that's so different from all that you are
How in the light of one night did we come so far?


From Last Night of the World


On the other side of the earth there's a place where life still has worth
I will take you
I'll go with you
You won't believe all the things you'll see
I know 'cause you'll see them all with me
If we're together that's when we'll hear it again a song....


From I'd Give My Life for You


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

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