Lea Salonga - I'd Give My Life for You (Miss Saigon in Manila)

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  • @ayanamiochika8729
    @ayanamiochika8729 5 років тому +4687

    Everyone says, "Oh she was just born so talented!" and as talented as she is, you cant forget she worked hard for this beautiful voice and it didnt happen in one day!

    • @dessiebelgica7670
      @dessiebelgica7670 4 роки тому +95

      She had a voice lesson at a very young age to improve her talent.

    • @elenashill7648
      @elenashill7648 4 роки тому +68

      That is years and hours of work

    • @pusongmanhid
      @pusongmanhid 4 роки тому +46

      Yeah she got voice lessons and improved it but she was already born with talent watch her songs when she was young

    • @maura_the_rose
      @maura_the_rose 4 роки тому +73

      I agree!! You can be born with talent but you need to know how to use it!

    • @ryokohonda4619
      @ryokohonda4619 3 роки тому +15

      It was gifted and she practiced it.

  • @cjlac4940
    @cjlac4940 6 років тому +4355

    Lea's pronunciation is clearer than my future

  • @polfskyp1976
    @polfskyp1976 7 років тому +6146

    And when she performed this, she didn't have her own child yet. Yet she captured the love and emotion of a mother so perfectly. She said in an interview that had she been a mom before she was cast in this show, she would have captured it even more. It's hard to imagine how she would outdo her own superb performance.

    • @donegiveup5873
      @donegiveup5873 5 років тому +4

    • @MRPOPOY-xl1mj
      @MRPOPOY-xl1mj 4 роки тому +34

      That's called naturally born talented.

    • @jeieldavid6347
      @jeieldavid6347 3 роки тому +91

      @@MRPOPOY-xl1mj No it's frickin not, it's skill, shallow people are always so quick to label anything impressive as "talent"

    • @MRPOPOY-xl1mj
      @MRPOPOY-xl1mj 3 роки тому +71

      @@jeieldavid6347 duhhhh . Even if you practiced for the rest of your life ,you'll never be like her even an inch ! Admitt it or not ,there are people like her that are naturally designed for a certain thing.

    • @yn2269
      @yn2269 3 роки тому +6

      @@MRPOPOY-xl1mj your so right but I can't accept it

  • @user-qi4uh6if5o
    @user-qi4uh6if5o 6 років тому +6208

    Singing is like speaking to her. It's almost like it's completely normal for her and without any effort while the rest of humanity struggles to sing. She so extraordinary. She's just born to do it. Pure talent, pure brilliant, so legendary.

    • @josebaylosisjr3178
      @josebaylosisjr3178 6 років тому +8

      sad life...

    • @LuningningTolentino88Star88
      @LuningningTolentino88Star88 5 років тому +55

      @Nam Joon's_Brain_Wrinkles_Is_The_Epitomy_Of_Sexy You said it correctly! She's so good!!! Pitch-perfect! Pronunciation and everything. When you listen to her signing, you can clearly hear the words as she doesn't mumble. All words are sung clearly. Ms. Lea Salonga is just great!

    • @angerock49
      @angerock49 5 років тому +98

      Yes, pure talent, but ALSO and most importantly lots of hard work and effort.

    • @marialitenieremigio666
      @marialitenieremigio666 5 років тому +20

      She was born and gifted by God

    • @takigan
      @takigan 4 роки тому +71

      Singing comes more naturally to some than to others, but you *CAN NOT* learn to sing *THIS* well without a ridiculous amount of practice.

  • @freesiaoriental
    @freesiaoriental 6 років тому +4654

    Saw her at the mall last month...was too shy to approach her. Didn't want to bother her. But man...I learned how to sing thanks to her.

    • @arthurmorgan1758
      @arthurmorgan1758 5 років тому +189

      Girl u had a chance to approach a living legend and u let it go. What a shame

    • @juliannecerezo4370
      @juliannecerezo4370 5 років тому +553

      @@arthurmorgan1758 she also needs free time for herself. So it's not really "a shame" that she didn't approach her. Learn how to feel someone boy.

    • @MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by
      @MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by 4 роки тому +2

      @@juliannecerezo4370 ps off

    • @juliannecerezo4370
      @juliannecerezo4370 4 роки тому +40

      @@MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by what's your prblm dude?

    • @MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by
      @MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by 4 роки тому +1

      @@juliannecerezo4370 you

  • @deliapalma2424
    @deliapalma2424 7 років тому +3075

    when the young boy don't care even Lea is shouting and singing loud he keeps on writing 😂😂

    • @saeng4374
      @saeng4374 6 років тому +263

      It's like she is singing in her own perspective like in her mind tho....

    • @Sean-kk7xd
      @Sean-kk7xd 6 років тому +77

      Delia Palma Tam is still on the stage where kids are still egocentric and do not care for whatever the adults do around them

    • @elliekats5943
      @elliekats5943 6 років тому +47

      I would so want to be that kid

    • @xxdarkknight420xx2
      @xxdarkknight420xx2 6 років тому +237

      That kid is unbelievably professional for his age. Most directors would never cast an actual child for that part bc they'll tend to mess things up since they don't have the grasp of performances and acting as of yet but they pulled it off extraordinarily.

    • @elrando5981
      @elrando5981 5 років тому +27

      "ACTING!"

  • @_kuraaiii
    @_kuraaiii 7 років тому +1475

    For me, Lea Salonga is the only celebrity who has the right to raise an eyebrow on anybody. Sns

  • @fengy5629
    @fengy5629 8 років тому +1097

    i've always thought lea salonga's voice was like... rubber. it stretches to every note and sounds completely effortless and powerful no matter what. complete control.

    • @detectivefiction3701
      @detectivefiction3701 7 років тому +64

      Of all the outstanding female, Broadway singers -- past and present -- I often feel that Lea must be the most technically perfect of all.

    • @TheHarmony09
      @TheHarmony09 7 років тому +1

      fengy why don't you try to sing this song live if you can surpass lea's voice lol you are not a singer or a musicians

    • @ScribbledRiddles
      @ScribbledRiddles 7 років тому +44

      merced bolongan you didn't understand what the comment meant.

    • @raddyreyesiii7363
      @raddyreyesiii7363 7 років тому +33

      +merced bolongan
      There is nothing wrong with the comment. It praised Lea's musical artistry.

    • @paulmchugh5567
      @paulmchugh5567 7 років тому +1

      Miss Saigon Manila

  • @bananamanchester4156
    @bananamanchester4156 4 роки тому +636

    Imagine having to be that kid, and trying to draw while Princess Jasmine scream-sings about how she'd die for you.

  • @krisloque6265
    @krisloque6265 8 років тому +2419

    She is all time phenomenal. No one in this current generation can beat and surpass her.

    • @christianeejezreelberbes1757
      @christianeejezreelberbes1757 8 років тому +12

      I agree.

    • @dreamtravel3535
      @dreamtravel3535 8 років тому +82

      give esang more years.... her dream is to be like her idol lea

    • @born4thisalltimelow
      @born4thisalltimelow 7 років тому +72

      Kris Avenido the girl that has her role in the current revival is pretty damn amazing

    • @grimmsnow7441
      @grimmsnow7441 7 років тому +20

      born4thisalltimelow but not better than Lea Salonga

    • @nonchalant5315
      @nonchalant5315 7 років тому +42

      Eva Noblezada is good, but honestly Lea is number 1 for me.. her voice is endless

  • @casperc9873
    @casperc9873 6 років тому +1504

    This song is so powerful that it makes me wanna hug my child.
    I dont even have a child 😂

    • @girlinepetrova1255
      @girlinepetrova1255 5 років тому +7

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @71crm
      @71crm 4 роки тому +11

      I know I how you feel. I don't have children of my own, but I became an aunt recently and I think one day I'll sing this to her.

    • @fernandoherrera8410
      @fernandoherrera8410 3 роки тому +14

      I dont have a child either so... I'm trying to hug my cat :v ... But she doesn't want... So here I am, running after she, singing off key: YU WiLL Be Yu WAnT Tu bE, YoUuUuU!!!

    • @nictheartist
      @nictheartist 3 роки тому +6

      @@fernandoherrera8410 Haha, the cat is probably thinking "Oh, God, he's doing THAT again!"

    • @veb_edvard
      @veb_edvard 3 роки тому +2

      Best song of the show...

  • @trb7153
    @trb7153 7 років тому +967

    Lea's voice ... is ... the best female voice on the planet. IMHO.

  • @RoZaSims
    @RoZaSims 8 років тому +2020

    I swear, even my goosebumps have goosebumps. It's not just her incredible voice, but the emotion - the pain and the love and the passion - in and behind every single word and every single note. Amazing.

    • @tomgallowitz4464
      @tomgallowitz4464 8 років тому +10

      Amen, coupled with the amazing orchestra in a word breathtaking

    • @RoZaSims
      @RoZaSims 8 років тому +1

      Absolutely! :)

    • @davidnash8586
      @davidnash8586 8 років тому +3

      Last night I saw Miss Saigon for the first time....the 25th Anniversary show...and was completely overwhelmed by the emotion of it all ! I have loved Lea for years since seeing her in the 10th anniversary of Les Mis and Eva Noblezada is right up there with her portrayal of Kim !

    • @tomgallowitz
      @tomgallowitz 8 років тому +1

      David Nash Eva seems to be improving a lot, she could very well end up taking the Tony from all the veterans this year.

    • @labellavita12
      @labellavita12 7 років тому +3

      Have you watch the whole musical? someone uploaded already the Manila production.. just search for Miss Saigon manila act 1 and 2

  • @pootpahr7099
    @pootpahr7099 8 років тому +825

    Filipinos tend to have a very soft American accent too, we can notice that when she sings some things. She's amazing.

    • @AI-hx3fx
      @AI-hx3fx 7 років тому +100

      After all, we were formally under the United States for 48 years. America's influence has pervaded our culture and history since then.

    • @katsuragikeima8809
      @katsuragikeima8809 7 років тому +67

      Also Lea usually stayed in the UK or US after her fame in Miss Saigon. It would be natural that she would pick an accent.

    • @IjeomaThePlantMama
      @IjeomaThePlantMama 7 років тому +84

      She spoke that way before she ever got the part. If you look up her Miss Saigon audition, she can be heard speaking very clearly without a hint of an accent

    • @tengcansing9815
      @tengcansing9815 6 років тому +7

      Bea Harris agree,well many of us do have American accent:)

    • @siftslift7591
      @siftslift7591 6 років тому +1

      Lancee mimi no one cares tho

  • @kap79
    @kap79 4 роки тому +342

    This song makes me think about how my mother felt when she gave up all she knew in the Philippines to come to the US with my American father to start a new life and to give me all the advantages she didn't have. :'(

  • @tomgallowitz4464
    @tomgallowitz4464 8 років тому +718

    Lea Salonga the original and one of the most beautiful Kims.

  • @GIguy
    @GIguy 6 років тому +622

    This gives me chills...being abandoned at birth and put up for adoption myself, it’s particularly emotion, touching, yet painful for me. The entire musical was brilliant, but it still haunts me all these years later though I was adopted at 9 months by the best parents on earth, my biological mother, who I finally met in 2001 (I’m 49) is so full of regret, and sorrow over her leaving me to die.....a part of me hates her for almost killing me, even though she gave me life...do you know how it feels to be thrown away like trash?

    • @sirmigz
      @sirmigz 4 роки тому +18

      You ate still blessed my dear. So glad to hear your story 😘😘😘

    • @faithbreathes9598
      @faithbreathes9598 4 роки тому +10

      Hells Fury Jesus does. And He still forgave.
      Praying you’ll find peace 😊. Refusing to forgive is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

    • @paulkimball8968
      @paulkimball8968 4 роки тому +7

      I'm an adoptee also. I know how you feel.

    • @hunnyrabbit7849
      @hunnyrabbit7849 4 роки тому +12

      im also adopted i understand how you feel my bio mom hid me from my bio family when she put me up for adoption and i never got to see my bio dad before he died its unfortunate but you could see it as getting a second chance it helps me sometimes

    • @asdzpouitz747
      @asdzpouitz747 2 роки тому +2

      Im glad that you have best parents ❤️❤️❤️

  • @missanthropocene2020
    @missanthropocene2020 4 роки тому +149

    It’s admirable how she has so much power and control, even though she’s on her knees with her back bent

  • @tiyyakeys
    @tiyyakeys 4 роки тому +140

    “Sometimes I wake up, reaching for him
    I feel his shadow brush my head,
    But there’s just moonlight on my bed.” whew the sorrow in that line! I felt that 😭😭❤️

    • @incarnation6664
      @incarnation6664 3 роки тому +4

      yeah my tears started to accumulate once again damit

  • @arlenedecastro3328
    @arlenedecastro3328 8 років тому +364

    Maybe they should release the dvd of Miss Saigon with the original cast on it.

    • @mkaplan1383
      @mkaplan1383 5 років тому

      That would be great except she's too old for the role Kim.

    • @Ankosaralo
      @Ankosaralo 5 років тому +24

      @@mkaplan1383 They mean the recording of the play..

    • @mkaplan1383
      @mkaplan1383 5 років тому +13

      @@Ankosaralo Actually, I'll recommend better. I do believe there's a 25th anniversary Blu-ray of the play with the current cast and then the 30 minute finale with the original cast including Lea Salonga, or "The Diva" as I like to call her.

  • @patriciaegan8149
    @patriciaegan8149 7 років тому +472

    She sings the truth of what happened there from what I've read. Her passion is unbeliebly heart felt, meaning everytime I hear her sing I become her and can feel the outrage she feels. It's a very worthy situation to care about. All kids matter.

  • @richhadfield12
    @richhadfield12 7 років тому +373

    I just found this video by accident. I remember seeing her in London in MISS SAIGON a "few" years ago in my youth.. She has such a great voice.

  • @Leaferr
    @Leaferr 4 роки тому +151

    Can we also talk about the amazing orchestra in this?

  • @seannorman9169
    @seannorman9169 5 років тому +38

    Been in America for 41 years and haven't seen my parents for 40 years...cherish mom and dad....respect them to the fullest....you are a privileged few to have your parents next to you..

  • @chocolateeclair9879
    @chocolateeclair9879 5 років тому +41

    Ok but the child actor not bursting into tears just listening to lea salonga sing is really a talent.

  • @shawnn7502
    @shawnn7502 4 роки тому +88

    And THAT is how you go into intermission, folks.

  • @myacarton
    @myacarton 4 роки тому +474

    This song makes me want to fight and prepare a better life for my children and I'm 13 and don't even have kids

  • @catlover922730
    @catlover922730 4 роки тому +60

    No one can ever come close to Lea Salonga in Miss Saigon and I have seen it 25 times with many a cast...yes, I am addicted!!!! Glad I am old enough to have seen her on Broadway when I had not much money then.

    • @ryanfaure3120
      @ryanfaure3120 4 роки тому +4

      Lea Salonga is a powerhouse that defined the role and is definitely a legend in the Broadway community, but I must say Eva Noblezada did a marvelous job with the role 😊

    • @pinkpotato5479
      @pinkpotato5479 2 роки тому +1

      @@ryanfaure3120 NOPE. That eve just ruined the song.

  • @AgentAO7
    @AgentAO7 6 років тому +62

    Many have followed the footsteps of Lea Salonga for the role of Kim & did the role justice. But Lea is just something else..and her voice is just spectacular! Plus the emotion she put in that performance. She will always be the best Kim..

  • @valedictorian69
    @valedictorian69 8 років тому +123

    A tour de force performance. Such varied emotions reflected on Lea's face and eyes, aside from the great and expressive voice.

  • @butzlinge3681
    @butzlinge3681 8 років тому +127

    Miss Saigon musical was made and created for Lea Salonga only not even these recent revivals!

    • @tomgallowitz
      @tomgallowitz 8 років тому +27

      Butz Linge actually the show was already made when they had auditions, no one sounded right until Lea came along and blew everyone away.

    • @tengcansing9815
      @tengcansing9815 6 років тому +7

      Butz Linge :) the greatest KIM among all the Kims....

    • @TristanandIsolt
      @TristanandIsolt 5 років тому +3

      As Tomgallowitz said. Not made for Lea. She was just one of the many that auditioned for it and happened to win the role.

    • @ALLshALLfALL06
      @ALLshALLfALL06 4 роки тому +5

      I think the og comment meant it figuratively speaking. Lol.

    • @blueblue9714
      @blueblue9714 4 роки тому

      Monique Wilson almost got the role.

  • @ronnieguevarra9882
    @ronnieguevarra9882 4 роки тому +17

    The original Miss Saigon is the best thats Lea Salonga won all awards grand slam in a broadway theater actress she won all the prestigious awards when they staged first in London, UK which is the Sir Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards in New York, USA for the role of Kim as Miss Saigon and the only Asian won that awards. Lea Salonga is Philippines pride and Asia's pride 👏👍👌😍❤

  • @eduardochavacano
    @eduardochavacano 3 роки тому +38

    It is Really her Diction and Accent that makes her the Best! Filipinos can hit high notes. But few could sing as if they are just talking like a Disney Princess. Disney is Cute and she projects that in her voice. I always sing this when I carry a baby and they all grew up to be singers.

  • @ricricvillanueva1301
    @ricricvillanueva1301 7 років тому +89

    ive just watched Eva Noblezada version of this and its really amazing but still Lea's version is still untouchable... damn i have goosebumps throughout this performance. hands down to you miss Lea Salonga.

  • @leahbuo
    @leahbuo 3 роки тому +25

    Who's crying while watching this? I felt her emotions though I don't have child yet.

  • @taralohman6492
    @taralohman6492 Рік тому +16

    I saw Miss Saigon in Chicago in 1992, and my son just happened to be 3 then. I sobbed like a fool through the whole song. I’ve never had anything in any show affect me like that.

  • @mckenzieehlers5328
    @mckenzieehlers5328 4 роки тому +84

    We need a version of Fantine singing this for Cosette.

  • @tomgallowitz4464
    @tomgallowitz4464 8 років тому +68

    Love the use of strings throughout the show.

    • @MiracleWinchester
      @MiracleWinchester 6 років тому +2

      Tom Gallowitz the brass are much more prominent though

    • @raesmith2164
      @raesmith2164 5 років тому +1

      The tension of the instruments and harmonies pulling together makes this so good.

  • @simpledays1729
    @simpledays1729 3 роки тому +36

    Her delivery is much simpler than he versions today but very iconic. Her emotions is so good

  • @panduh569
    @panduh569 8 років тому +1731

    the thumbnail tho

  • @AZdudeAZ
    @AZdudeAZ 7 років тому +36

    I saw Miss Saigon in West End with the original cast in 1990. I was very close to the stage, about 5 rows back. But seeing these video clips, I think the Manila production is better.

  • @ANNAANNA-ln5qi
    @ANNAANNA-ln5qi 8 років тому +80

    the original miss saigon !!! bravo the best

  • @NYCER4LIFE
    @NYCER4LIFE 7 років тому +43

    Still the definitive Kim and still the one to beat. Just brilliant how her voice gets better with age.

  • @imbreakingdown2683
    @imbreakingdown2683 3 роки тому +12

    This song is a BIG foreshadowing for the ending. Bye, I'm crying again.

  • @lm-bv1rg
    @lm-bv1rg 8 років тому +108

    This is my absolute favourite Miss Saigon version ever! I wish it would be released as a DVD...

  • @leighofalla9035
    @leighofalla9035 4 роки тому +22

    I love Lea. She's the only queen of Miss Saigon. She was born for Miss Saigon.

  • @isabella7397
    @isabella7397 4 роки тому +33

    I crying. I’m crying. That desperate love to give everything for her child, and the power of her voice moves you to fully understand the character she is portraying.

  • @alexatm2246
    @alexatm2246 6 років тому +54

    this song itself makes me want to be pregnant and have a child. AND I HAVE NEVER WANTED KIDS BEFORE. WILL CHASE’S VOICE IS GONNA GET ME PREGNANT AND LEA’S VOICE IS GONNA MAKE ME THE BEST MOM IN THE WORLD

  • @ValtronW
    @ValtronW Рік тому +9

    My god, the way she goes from looking lovingly at her son, to looking away determined, and then to hear that ominous music, ugh.....it's the most powerful thing I've ever seen on stage.

  • @TrendingDiva
    @TrendingDiva 4 роки тому +91

    In the Philippines, no one sings like Lea Salonga. No one can.

    • @sexymiee2803
      @sexymiee2803 4 роки тому +5

      There is try to search Reflection Filipina Cover.. Look for the Filipina student With glasses she sings Reflection in the Classroom and it's so good

    • @eduardochavacano
      @eduardochavacano 3 роки тому +5

      well her first talent is her Comm Skills. She has the diction and the accent, which is why you wont see a lea salonga impersonator in Philippines. But those who can mimic the accent may just be able to sound exactly like her, after all this is an act.

    • @christalmaxilom
      @christalmaxilom 3 роки тому +1

      There is. Just not famous

  • @lauramackenzie1157
    @lauramackenzie1157 6 років тому +22

    I was lucky enough to see Lea Salonga in the original Miss Saigon and more recently I saw her perform some of the songs from the show. Her voice is still flawless and she is still mesmerising!!

  • @dtrix10kc
    @dtrix10kc 3 роки тому +11

    What a gut-wrenching, powerful play and this scene and song is heartbreaking. The climax completely destroys me.

  • @rebekahwilliams5352
    @rebekahwilliams5352 6 років тому +82

    She's a musical genius.

  • @matthewallenramsay9480
    @matthewallenramsay9480 7 років тому +45

    I can't watch this whole video without breaking down. It gets too personal.

  • @ArtworksOverload
    @ArtworksOverload 7 років тому +109

    Her voice is richer than her circumstance

  • @datheamore6395
    @datheamore6395 4 роки тому +8

    I just gave birth to my son 8 months ago and this is how I feel everyday about him. I have never loved so fiercely and I would give my life to protect him.

  • @evahalasz3393
    @evahalasz3393 8 років тому +22

    Lea Salonga is awesome! She is the Maria Callas of musicals:-)

  • @AM-ji4mv
    @AM-ji4mv 5 років тому +6

    Just watched her concert live... breathtaking. She said she understood how Kim felt more now that she had a daughter of her own, and delivered an amazing performance.

  • @renjiroyamashita3452
    @renjiroyamashita3452 8 років тому +17

    I've watched this many times, but it still gives me goosebumps!

  • @danapalac2844
    @danapalac2844 4 роки тому +11

    it’s september 2020, the first time i have watched this

    • @jesselle.a
      @jesselle.a 3 роки тому

      October 2020 for me 😅

    • @eduardochavacano
      @eduardochavacano 3 роки тому

      The whole play was uploaded 3 or 4 years ago. Then idiots rush to chop the show into bits and pieces and pretend like they own the copies. Somehow all those videos got reported. So it took years before they resurface. The whole video which was available for months was gone.

  • @kuyamacks2219
    @kuyamacks2219 8 років тому +26

    i just can not put into words how amazed i was with ms leah salonga. how i wish i can see her perform.

  • @flonierollin1414
    @flonierollin1414 3 роки тому +22

    One of the most magical power of a singer is being able to feel the emotions of a song without actually experiencing it .

  • @jessiejavier4073
    @jessiejavier4073 6 років тому +8

    Lea is indeed an artist!!!..an actor, a singer, a wonderful and superb celebrity!

  • @seanyates5769
    @seanyates5769 4 роки тому +91

    There's just something about a non English speaking actress playing Kim that gives it a far superior level of understanding. Lea may not have known what it was to be a mother but she had a far superior understanding than any American actress that has ever played the role. At 18, She knew exactly what Asian parents gave up to have their kids live an American life.

    • @carmichaelcous2728
      @carmichaelcous2728 2 роки тому +26

      Lea grew up knowing English. They teach English in the Philippines.

  • @nataliesen580
    @nataliesen580 6 років тому +9

    To think that she wasn't even a mother yet when she performed this. She's beyond amazing.

  • @lavendersupremacy146
    @lavendersupremacy146 2 роки тому +10

    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'll 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 head
    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
    No one can stop what I must do
    I swear I'll give my life for you!
    No grace, no hope
    No life, no hope
    No chance, no change (no regrets)
    No grace, no hope (no return, no goodbye)
    No life, no hope (no regrets, no return)
    No chance, no change (no goodbye, no regrets)
    One day (no return) one night (no goodbye)
    One day (no regrets) one night (no return)
    One day (no goodbye) one night (no regrets)
    One day!

  • @rainevillame1916
    @rainevillame1916 5 років тому +4

    Everytime she open her mouth and sing the line "God of the sun, bring him to me" GUSSHHH i just love it and I could feel the emotion.

  • @aube2577
    @aube2577 5 років тому +9

    Still the best version. Lea is. Amazing. The expression, emotion... not only her diction and voice, I can just feel her.absolutely amazing.

  • @airahmuga12
    @airahmuga12 6 років тому +4

    No matter how many times I watch Lea sing, she still gives me goosebumps 😵😵 who's watching this in 2018? 🙋

  • @arosaliapreciadovasquez9846
    @arosaliapreciadovasquez9846 2 роки тому +4

    This song reminds me how much i lived to continue fighting for my daughter as a single mother! Being a mother is immerse please no one forget how much we do for you, dont ever forget about us! beautiful!!!

  • @huajiluhai
    @huajiluhai 7 років тому +23

    knowing the ending of this musical, she indeed gave up her life for her son. It just so tragic and so beautiful at the same time

  • @xiella2028
    @xiella2028 5 років тому +20

    2019 anyone?

  • @harv1245
    @harv1245 4 роки тому +6

    This is the best performance of this song. Her face and conviction while singing her last lines does it for me. ❤️

  • @kayla6216
    @kayla6216 8 років тому +280

    Wow so amazing . Lea solonga has such talent. I would kill to get the whole production on DVD. Does anyone know where to buy this ?

    • @ashsexydivah
      @ashsexydivah 8 років тому +26

      u can watch the full miss saigon manila search in youtube.

    • @kayla6216
      @kayla6216 8 років тому +5

      +Paul John Garcia thanks!

    • @PerlyPerdomoP
      @PerlyPerdomoP 8 років тому +48

      uff thank God you didn't have to kill anyone lol! ;)

    • @Paulchen2905
      @Paulchen2905 6 років тому +17

      I don't know if you are still interested but watch this - full show in great quality: www.amazon.de/Miss-Saigon-Anniversary-UK-Sprache-Englisch/dp/B01M040H2D/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1508615003&sr=8-2&keywords=miss+saigon
      Also (at least in Germany) available on Amazon Prime Video!
      Hope that helps - best greetings from Germany!

    • @liesvandenplas8066
      @liesvandenplas8066 6 років тому

      If I am not mistaking, stagedork has several versions too (full shows)

  • @Voyager_AU
    @Voyager_AU 3 роки тому +5

    I just realized, she literally gave her life for him at the end.

  • @mizconti
    @mizconti 2 роки тому +4

    I can not not cry even after hearing this song 100x. Every lyric and melody punches me in the gut. Especially after having a boy of my own. I would do the same for my baby. Id do anything to give
    Him the best life. I just can’t. This song. Tears me apart.

  • @jerseyjay813
    @jerseyjay813 Рік тому +6

    Her voice always gives me chills. This and a really well performed Bui Doi.

  • @florence.066
    @florence.066 2 роки тому +5

    I always rewatch this and it never fails to amaze me. I can watch this forever. This is my favorite performance ever, I mean the emotions, the vocals, the acting, the technique and everything is just perfectly done! I've always been a fan of Ms. Lea, and I'll always will. I'm still young but I admire her a lot. She's my role model.

  • @thesicilianboy
    @thesicilianboy 8 років тому +15

    Sings with such passion!

  • @jamesdarwinorlanda8306
    @jamesdarwinorlanda8306 8 років тому +5

    outstanding, I wish I was able to see her performance.

  • @annethea4036
    @annethea4036 5 років тому +7

    LEA SALONGA'S DICTION WAS CLEARER THAN MY FUTURE AND MY GRADES

  • @otobits
    @otobits 8 років тому +6

    Powerful voice , i like her performance. yun lang kahit pop songs ay nadadala pa rin ang pagiging broadway.

  • @damarh
    @damarh 6 років тому +3

    I can listen to this song all day long without a problem and love every minute of it, but when i watch the clip and see her facial expression it kills me, i get choked up and teary eyed.

  • @rjmb7083
    @rjmb7083 8 років тому +18

    goosebumps goosebumps.
    I love you Ms. Lea. ✋👏👏👏👍👍

  • @shellagarlitos4660
    @shellagarlitos4660 3 роки тому +3

    I'm glad to watch this wonderful Miss Saigon... finally Home in Manila. Superb performance.

  • @orangefreak0514
    @orangefreak0514 4 роки тому +5

    I’ve watched this more times than I’d like to admit

  • @jchitz86
    @jchitz86 2 роки тому +4

    I’m not a parent yet, but this is a very intimidating glimpse of the emotions one will go through…

  • @cassatoria
    @cassatoria 7 років тому +11

    I get chills every. single. time.

  • @oddball_oddity
    @oddball_oddity 8 років тому +61

    Hey you, that was an unflattering thumbnail there, YOU!

  • @justanotherbohemian3827
    @justanotherbohemian3827 4 роки тому +5

    I am so in love with the mother and child relationship here...
    Kim could do anything to protect Tam. She proved it. This boy whom she waited 9 months to meet and brought to this world in terrible pain is a part of her and in those three years of waiting, the only thing that kept her alive and strong. She had to be alive, she had to be strong for Tam. And yes, she'd give her life for him, and she wouldn't hesitate, if that meant he would be well and happy.

  • @tinkeroxy
    @tinkeroxy 4 роки тому +3

    GOOSEBUMPS! Literally listening to this while looking at my 1 month old son sleeping. I cry 😭

  • @GPerla26
    @GPerla26 7 років тому +8

    I could listen to Lea all day

  • @truthhurts1884
    @truthhurts1884 2 роки тому +2

    There is not one time, where I’ve listened to this and not bawled my eyes out

  • @PikachusKetchup
    @PikachusKetchup 8 років тому +13

    Just wow. Lea IS Kim in my eyes.

  • @nagwagi2000
    @nagwagi2000 6 років тому +12

    They need to put a complete series of videos from the live stage musical like this one into a DVD.

  • @YYC403NOYP
    @YYC403NOYP 8 років тому +203

    This is a VERY CLEAR recording. Is there a legit recording of this Manila production ? Where can I get it.

    • @firealarm2905
      @firealarm2905 8 років тому +43

      Search up Miss Saigon Act 1, I saw act 1 yesterday and I couldn't stop crying.

  • @christophermallo5926
    @christophermallo5926 6 років тому +3

    Had watched this and it made me cry a river...silently. The best portrayal of the character.

  • @justinejjam
    @justinejjam 8 років тому +3

    I cried watching this. There's so much feels how Leah interpreted the song. Amazing... Bravo! Best actress...

  • @gelineavenir5905
    @gelineavenir5905 7 років тому +5

    She has mastered emotion using her voice.

  • @kazl5044
    @kazl5044 6 років тому +8

    Lea is amazing. I... I cannot express how amazing she is. Thank you for uploading this

    • @mizconti
      @mizconti 2 роки тому

      I start crying as she sings “you who I’ve cradled in my arms”… I think of my sweet baby. He’s now 3 and without hesitation Would do what Kim did without a second thought. This song guts me.

    • @sionieomelgo6487
      @sionieomelgo6487 2 роки тому

      May I ask?Who is the scriptwriter of this theater?