“One Day More” is a captivating musical number from the renowned Les Miserables. This ensemble cast performance serves as an inspiring call to action, urging the characters to rise against the chains of oppression and assert their liberation. Renowned for its emotional depth and resolute spirit, this iconic song encapsulates a profound sense of hope and unwavering determination, solidifying its status as a standout piece within the musical.
Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century France, “One Day More” chronicles the arduous struggles faced by a diverse group of individuals striving to survive in a society gripped by tyranny. Despite their disparate backgrounds, these characters share a common aspiration: the pursuit of freedom. Through this timeless anthem, Les Miserables resonates with audiences, reminding them of the enduring power of unity in the face of adversity.
One Day More lyrics
[VALJEAN]
One day more
Another day, another destiny
This never-ending road to Calvary
These men who seem to know my crime
Will surely come a second time
One day more
[MARIUS]
I did not live until today
How can I live when we are parted?
[VALJEAN]
One day more
[MARIUS & COSETTE]
Tomorrow you’ll be worlds away
And yet with you, my world has started
[EPONINE]
One more day all on my own
[MARIUS & COSETTE]
Will we ever meet again?
[EPONINE]
One more day with him not caring
[MARIUS & COSETTE]
I was born to be with you
[EPONINE]
What a life I might have known
[MARIUS & COSETTE]
And I swear I will be true!
[EPONINE]
But he never saw me there
[ENJOLRAS & MARIUS]
One more day before the storm
Do I follow where she goes?
At the barricades of Freedom
Shall I join my brothers there?
When our ranks begin to form
Do I stay or do I dare?
Will you take your place with me?
[ALL]
The time is now
The day is here
[VALJEAN]
One day more!
[JAVERT]
One day more till revolution
We will nip it in the bud
We’ll be ready for these schoolboys
They will wet themselves with blood!
[VALJEAN]
One day more!
[M. & MME. THENARDIER]
Watch them run amuck
Catch’m as they fall
Never know your luck
When there’s a free for all
Here a little dip
There a little touch
Most of them are goners
So they won’t miss much!
[STUDENTS]
One day to a new beginning
Raise the flag of freedom high!
Every man will be a king
Every man will be a king
There’s a new world for the winning
There’s a new world to be won
Do you hear the people sing?
[MARIUS]
My place is here
I fight with you!
[VALJEAN]
One day more!
[JAVERT & COSETTE]
We will join these people’s heroes (I did not live until today)
[JAVERT & M. THENARDIER & COSETTE]
We will follow where they go (Watch them run amuck) (Tomorrow you’ll be worlds away)
[JAVERT]
We will join these people’s heroes
We will follow where they go
We will learn their little secrets
We will know the things they know
[VALJEAN]
One day more!
[M. & MME. THENARDIER & EPONINE]
Watch ’em run amuck (One more day all on my own)
Catch ’em as they fall
Never know your luck
When there’s a free-for-all
[JAVERT]
We’ll be ready for these schoolboys
[VALJEAN]
Tomorrow we’ll be far away
Tomorrow is the judgement day
[ALL]
Tomorrow we’ll discover
What our God in Heaven has in store!
One more dawn
One more day
One day more!
Here are some additional facts about “One Day More”:
- The song was written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg.
- The song was sung by the ensemble cast in the original London production of Les Miserables.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Josh Groban, Lea Michele, and Il Divo.
- The song has been featured in several films, including the 2012 film adaptation of Les Miserables.