Les Misérables Javert's Apology
651Just because.
The song was made for the 2012 film.
Lyrics I stole from the fandom (https://lesmiserables.fandom.com/wiki/Javert%27s_Introduction):
Javert:
Monsieur le Mayor, I have a crime to declare!
I have disgraced the uniform that I wear
I've done you wrong, let no forgiveness be shown
I've been as hard on every rogue I have known
I mistook you for a convict,
I have made a false report,
Now I learn they caught the culprit,
He's about to face the court.
And of course, he now denies it,
You'd expect that of a con,
But he couldn't run forever,
No, not even Jean Valjean!
Valjean:
You say this man denies it all
And gives no sign of understanding or repentance?
You say this man is going to trial
And that he's sure to be returned to serve his sentence?
Javert:
He will pay, and so must I
Press charges against me, sir.
Valjean:
You have only done your duty,
It's a minor sin at most.
All of us have made misjudgments
You'll return, sir, to your post.