I think you'll find that the futility of war is something most soldiers have experienced after a long time at war. It's not failure, it's futility. War is not pretty.
What are you talking about? Have you actually seen this musical? If you had, you would be aware the plot is centered around a love story. There's no rape in it (unless you consider prostitution to be equivalent to rape, which I know some people do).
@@Scott-vc8oi as in the bui doi are kids of rape victims of the Vietnam war, and he realises that he's done the same thing to an extent. While perhaps saying his case was rape was a bit inaccurate I'd hesitate to call his actions inspirational
When my dad bought the CD for this and later took me to see the musical; I didn’t really understand the plot of Miss Saigon. Now, 30 years later, I understand the plot and the meaning, emotion, and story behind each song. It’s both heartwarming and tragic.
My parents used to take me to see Les Miserables and Miss Saigon constantly. I remember only when I was about fifteen, and I understood the fragility of life, and after I saw it that time it really hit home and it effected me for days after. It's such a dark and powerful story.
this song is perfectly composed, as is the entire score but this is one of my all time faves. beautifully sung, I saw this in Chicago and couldn't breathe all the way home.
This entire musical is composed so well. My mom has owned the soundtrack for more than a decade and I've heard all the songs. But it wasnt until last month that I finally got to see it live. And I was absolutely blown away. I ugly cried twice. And I cannot listen to some of these songs without crying now.
I got to play John in Miss Saigon my senior year of high school. I miss singing so much. I come back to here to remind myself of what could have been. Still gives me shivers every time.
Why aren't you singing now? There might be theater troupes around you who need singers. If there aren't, why not set up your own show? Get like minded people around you and do it. It doesn't matter how long it's been. You would be surprised how many people would be thrilled to do fund raising if needed, and who will work long hours for the simple payoff of having a show come together. I advise you and everyone else who has shivers when they are thinking about things, go and do them. The shivers are your sign that you should do it. You shouldn't ignore shivers.
[Choir] They’re called Bui-Doi, the Dust of Life Conceived in hell and born in strife They are the the living reminders Of all the good we failed to do We can’t forget, must not forget That they are all our children too
[John, by Peter Polycarpou] Like all survivors, I once thought When I’m home, I won’t give a damn But now I know I’m caught I’ll never leave Vietnam
War isn’t over when it ends Some pictures never leave your mind They are the faces of the children The ones we left behind
They’re called Bui-Doi, the Dust of Life Conceived in hell and born in strife They are the living reminders Of all the good we failed to do That’s why we know, Deep in our hearts That they are all our children too
These kids hit walls on every side They don’t belong in any place Their secret they can’t hide It’s printed on their face
I never thought one day I’d plead For half-breeds from a land that’s torn But then I saw a camp for children Whose crime was being born
They’re called Bui-Doi, the Dust of Life Conceived in hell and born in strife We owe them fathers, and a family - And loving home they never knew Because we know deep in our hearts That they are all our children too
These are souls in need They need us to give Someone has to pay For their chance to live Help me try
[John and Choir] They’re called Bui-Doi, the Dust of Life Conceived in hell and born in strife They are the living reminders Of all the good we failed to do That’s why we know Deep in our hearts That’s why we know That they are all Our children too
"Help me tryyyyyyy..." Gets me every time. I woke up with this in my head. I got to see this on Broadway on a band trip my senior year of high school. I still remember the sounds of quiet sniffling near the end of the show. I was trying to hide my crying, but noticed that even the boys were crying. I still have my t-shirt 25 years later. I listened to the soundtrack, belting out songs and sometimes still crying a bit.
Some of the other performers of this song may have somewhat stronger vocals, but THIS, Peter Polycarpou's version is absolutely THE BEST and most emotional for me. And of course it helps that I saw him in the show back in the day.
When the Chorus joins in at 3:07 I get goosebumps every single time because it's sounds so beautiful. Claude Michel-Schonberg did a hell of a job with this song.
★ Froggie Animation ★ it was a rollercoaster of emotions , but I loved it, thankfully most nights the audience applause went on long enough for us to dry our eyes, I Wish you all the best in your adventures
A couple of years ago I was in a a hooligans summer production that was a mix of multiple musicals - I was in the chorus and did drop out due to exams, but I never thought I would cry on this song - I came close but never did in rehearsals. And then I was watching and I lip synced the words and cried. Thankfully I had warned my friend that I might and she gave me a sneaky hug.
I've just returned from an Honor Flight with 30 veterans of the Vietnam war. This song and the heart break I saw among the Vets at the Wall will stick with me for a long while....
omg this song brings me to tears everytime! years ago i layed tam in a production of miss saigon and even though i didnt understand the lyrics the music just moved me... i still get goosebumps 9 years later (im 18 btw) yes i played a 3yr old boy when i was 9 yr old girl ahahah
+dragon atac If it makes you feel better this musical was originally a opera called Madame Butterfly which was in Japan during world 2. So the Vietnamese in this play are actually Japanese stereotypes. Also what a double standard you have too.
I was adopted from Bangkok at the end of the Viet war, when there were still GIs stationed there, as Thailand sided with the US. This musical touched me subconsciously.
This song is still relevant even today's wars especially for instance between Russia 🇷🇺 and Ukraine 🇺🇦. Hiw the people helping them all over the world. For the women and children are fleeing from war while the the boys and men are fighting for their country in 🇺🇦 Ukraine
This is the first song in the second act of the show. The first note has NO direct relationship to the final note of the overture, though... it's up to the chorus to get that starting note correct.
@dragon atac that was a mean and nasty thing to say! The main point of the musical was to take audiences on a journey through the Fall of Saigon and the terrible things MOST Americans did to the Vietnamese people. Did you read the book they give you with your program? This musical came into fruition when Schoenberg saw a photo of a young Vietnamese girl saying goodbye to her family as she left to go to America. and from that, this wonderful musical was born. you are a disgrace to humanity!
I knew after hearing the soundtrack, but before seeing the play in Seattle,.1999, the Engineer would have the best cheers and applause. "I'm going to the U----S-----AAA--aa!!" (girls turn tail in disinterest and walk off stripper stage as he's left standing alone with the glow of his cigarette)---"...fuck you.." .round of high cheers and applause right there.
It know the book was written in the 80s but its still amazing to me how they essentially use a Vietnamese slang for "hobo" to refer to children of the dust lol
Nope the original is a uk cast. The show is from cameron macintosh. Most of the classics are UK but a lit of the newer stuff is US. The original is years older than its broadway release
The crescendo in the beginning gets me every time
There's always a tear that manages to get out xD :'D
Chills.
@@alissa... Music 🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 has the power to make me cry. I recently watched a movie "Belfast" and I never stopped crying.
@@alissa... 999999
I remember when the kids started coming to the USA, they were treated so mean and I hated it. They deserved better.
My wife's cousin was one of these kids and came to the US in 1990. He struggled for a while but is doing well now and has a good life!
Why do they deserve better?
@@metalrocker627 ?
@@CrushedAsian255 Answer?
@@metalrocker627they deserve to be treated like normal kids
Inspiring. An American soldier calling his own mission failed. Great song.
I think you'll find that the futility of war is something most soldiers have experienced after a long time at war. It's not failure, it's futility. War is not pretty.
Hmmmm, he's admitting to rape. I wouldn't call that inspiration. It's a great song, but the importance is his failure as a human with mroals
What are you talking about? Have you actually seen this musical? If you had, you would be aware the plot is centered around a love story. There's no rape in it (unless you consider prostitution to be equivalent to rape, which I know some people do).
@@Scott-vc8oi as in the bui doi are kids of rape victims of the Vietnam war, and he realises that he's done the same thing to an extent. While perhaps saying his case was rape was a bit inaccurate I'd hesitate to call his actions inspirational
@@johnrobinson1481 actually probably not rape but getting a prostitute pregnant.
When my dad bought the CD for this and later took me to see the musical; I didn’t really understand the plot of Miss Saigon. Now, 30 years later, I understand the plot and the meaning, emotion, and story behind each song. It’s both heartwarming and tragic.
My parents used to take me to see Les Miserables and Miss Saigon constantly. I remember only when I was about fifteen, and I understood the fragility of life, and after I saw it that time it really hit home and it effected me for days after. It's such a dark and powerful story.
this song is perfectly composed, as is the entire score but this is one of my all time faves. beautifully sung, I saw this in Chicago and couldn't breathe all the way home.
I hope you live close to the theater!
This entire musical is composed so well. My mom has owned the soundtrack for more than a decade and I've heard all the songs. But it wasnt until last month that I finally got to see it live. And I was absolutely blown away. I ugly cried twice. And I cannot listen to some of these songs without crying now.
If this song doesn't make you cry...you may not be human.
One of my favorites from Miss Saigon
I got to play John in Miss Saigon my senior year of high school. I miss singing so much. I come back to here to remind myself of what could have been. Still gives me shivers every time.
Why aren't you singing now? There might be theater troupes around you who need singers. If there aren't, why not set up your own show? Get like minded people around you and do it. It doesn't matter how long it's been. You would be surprised how many people would be thrilled to do fund raising if needed, and who will work long hours for the simple payoff of having a show come together. I advise you and everyone else who has shivers when they are thinking about things, go and do them. The shivers are your sign that you should do it. You shouldn't ignore shivers.
@@jenniferloftus2363 omg thank you for this! I needed to hear this!
Never to late to get back into it
[Choir]
They’re called Bui-Doi, the Dust of Life
Conceived in hell and born in strife
They are the the living reminders
Of all the good we failed to do
We can’t forget, must not forget
That they are all our children too
[John, by Peter Polycarpou]
Like all survivors, I once thought
When I’m home, I won’t give a damn
But now I know I’m caught
I’ll never leave Vietnam
War isn’t over when it ends
Some pictures never leave your mind
They are the faces of the children
The ones we left behind
They’re called Bui-Doi, the Dust of Life
Conceived in hell and born in strife
They are the living reminders
Of all the good we failed to do
That’s why we know,
Deep in our hearts
That they are all our children too
These kids hit walls on every side
They don’t belong in any place
Their secret they can’t hide
It’s printed on their face
I never thought one day I’d plead
For half-breeds from a land that’s torn
But then I saw a camp for children
Whose crime was being born
They’re called Bui-Doi, the Dust of Life
Conceived in hell and born in strife
We owe them fathers, and a family -
And loving home they never knew
Because we know deep in our hearts
That they are all our children too
These are souls in need
They need us to give
Someone has to pay
For their chance to live
Help me try
[John and Choir]
They’re called Bui-Doi, the Dust of Life
Conceived in hell and born in strife
They are the living reminders
Of all the good we failed to do
That’s why we know
Deep in our hearts
That’s why we know
That they are all
Our children too
Thanks for sharing
Beyond amazing lyrics
"Help me tryyyyyyy..." Gets me every time. I woke up with this in my head. I got to see this on Broadway on a band trip my senior year of high school. I still remember the sounds of quiet sniffling near the end of the show. I was trying to hide my crying, but noticed that even the boys were crying.
I still have my t-shirt 25 years later. I listened to the soundtrack, belting out songs and sometimes still crying a bit.
Some of the other performers of this song may have somewhat stronger vocals, but THIS, Peter Polycarpou's version is absolutely THE BEST and most emotional for me. And of course it helps that I saw him in the show back in the day.
He’s also a great actor...he was superb in the original production..
He delivered the message straight to the heart
Nothing beats the og
I heard this for the first time today, on CD. I was crying.
Omg. I literally cannot listen to this without crying. It's just not possible.
When the Chorus joins in at 3:07 I get goosebumps every single time because it's sounds so beautiful. Claude Michel-Schonberg did a hell of a job with this song.
He also wrote Les Mis. This dude has a thing for beautifully tragic scores.
@@ashlynnheller8400 yes and let's not forget that
“Help me try”….tears start to flow for me..
Love this song - was my 'go to' audition song for years.
Adam Jennings Why God Why is mine :)
Nobody cares
@@imclumsii3595 Hey, there’s no need to be rude.
Wow. Really? That's brave and really cool. I am not being sarcastic. Everything I write seems sarcastic to me.
@@MisterITRO great choice too :)
When I saw this on Broadway, many, many years ago, there wasn't a dry eye in the house after this song. It's just a spectacular piece of art.
This is the best version I've heard so far. Peter polycarpou has such an amazing voice
This song was the start of a charity set up to reunite those family's split in the war, it's still running
★ Froggie Animation ★ hi I can but it take me a while to find, i worked on the show from 89 to 92
★ Froggie Animation ★ I Wish (haha) no I was a red coat FOH at Drury lane London
★ Froggie Animation ★ it was a rollercoaster of emotions , but I loved it, thankfully most nights the audience applause went on long enough for us to dry our eyes, I Wish you all the best in your adventures
The theatre kids at our school sung this it was beautiful
only on this one when sung at the Manila show that I was teary eyed.
A couple of years ago I was in a a hooligans summer production that was a mix of multiple musicals - I was in the chorus and did drop out due to exams, but I never thought I would cry on this song - I came close but never did in rehearsals. And then I was watching and I lip synced the words and cried. Thankfully I had warned my friend that I might and she gave me a sneaky hug.
omg miss saigon is just the best thing at the moment the music is great my bro saw it in london said the engineer was amazing
AUG GAMING he was also in the movie version of Evita
is it Jonathan Pryce?
3 years late to this but 3 years ago in London I think it was Jonjon Briones if I'm not wrong
Quite possibly my favorite song in any musical. Even better hearing it live.
I've just returned from an Honor Flight with 30 veterans of the Vietnam war. This song and the heart break I saw among the Vets at the Wall will stick with me for a long while....
A song that explains everything
I love all musicals but I think this gets to me more than anything
omg this song brings me to tears everytime! years ago i layed tam in a production of miss saigon and even though i didnt understand the lyrics the music just moved me... i still get goosebumps 9 years later (im 18 btw) yes i played a 3yr old boy when i was 9 yr old girl ahahah
This is my favorite song from this show
I saw this in New York and I'm so moved by this song!
This song is so amazing!!
Reminds me off my grandfather in Singapore 1950's coming home with the dead which were conceived in hell. This song makes me shiver so much!
+dragon atac If it makes you feel better this musical was originally a opera called Madame Butterfly which was in Japan during world 2. So the Vietnamese in this play are actually Japanese stereotypes.
Also what a double standard you have too.
He is the stupid one since Miss Saigon originated in Great Britain. I should know since I saw it in the West End before it came to Broadway
I'm afraid you're wrong. Madame Butterfly wasn't set during WW2. It premiered in 1904-almost 30 years before WW2 began.
I was adopted from Bangkok at the end of the Viet war, when there were still GIs stationed there, as Thailand sided with the US. This musical touched me subconsciously.
It's so moving!
this is great .... like the song.... John nailed it
Just saw this at the Pantages this weekend. Why did my eyes water only during THIS song?
Such wonderful
i was grade 6 when my mom bought the double cassette. such a beautiful play. but this song touches a different chord within me.
This is my lyrical song and we are orphans
So powerful - lyrically and musically. Please listen to John Owen Jones version - it will blow your socks off!!
Gets me every time! 💖
I never even knew this was a thing until I saw this play. It's so sad.
Saw this in west end gave me chills ❤❤❤
1:14 is just the tenor part- sounds really good
knew i would find another person from mr rockstrohs
saigon full of pain and truth and sincere and full of love i love vietnam
The best Song of the play ❤
This song is still relevant even today's wars especially for instance between Russia 🇷🇺 and Ukraine 🇺🇦. Hiw the people helping them all over the world. For the women and children are fleeing from war while the the boys and men are fighting for their country in 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Bui Doi dust of life. Sounds like my life story.
From Vietnam.
The story of the bui doi children is sooo heartbreaking. ❤️🩹
This song blowed my mind just minutes after Act 2 begin!!
This is the first song in the second act of the show. The first note has NO direct relationship to the final note of the overture, though... it's up to the chorus to get that starting note correct.
Very relevant to today when we call for unity and acceptance of diversification to help the less fortunate.
@dragon atac that was a mean and nasty thing to say! The main point of the musical was to take audiences on a journey through the Fall of Saigon and the terrible things MOST Americans did to the Vietnamese people. Did you read the book they give you with your program? This musical came into fruition when Schoenberg saw a photo of a young Vietnamese girl saying goodbye to her family as she left to go to America. and from that, this wonderful musical was born. you are a disgrace to humanity!
well said, Krystal!
Yup!
This is nice. I do think Brian Stokes Mitchell's version is stronger emotionally and his vocal performance of this song is tremendous.
Good to see that Broadway patrons don't mind casting of people of color in white roles, unlike *_cough_* the patrons of the movie industry *_cough_*.
Underrated song
I knew after hearing the soundtrack, but before seeing the play in Seattle,.1999, the Engineer would have the best cheers and applause. "I'm going to the U----S-----AAA--aa!!" (girls turn tail in disinterest and walk off stripper stage as he's left standing alone with the glow of his cigarette)---"...fuck you.." .round of high cheers and applause right there.
It know the book was written in the 80s but its still amazing to me how they essentially use a Vietnamese slang for "hobo" to refer to children of the dust lol
Im Original Vietnamese. Its a nice song
I am a sophomore in high school highly considering to sing this song when i audition for a performing arts college. Is this a good go to song
Saw on Broadway in 99..This cast??
Nope the original is a uk cast. The show is from cameron macintosh. Most of the classics are UK but a lit of the newer stuff is US. The original is years older than its broadway release
you're one of he lucky ones.. I was too young then, and I have missed my chance
Wonderful performance, however personally I prefer Hugh Maynard, I feel the emotion far stronger in his rendition.
😢😢😢
it bothers me how they pronounce bui doi wrong
Twixloverpuppy How do you properly pronounce it?
I wanna cover this (I will have to transpose it though since I am a baritone).
Lucky im a bass 😂😂
ty magnus
check out the Welsh of the West End take on this song.
*goose pimples*
do you hear the people sing.....
There's no such thing as a loving home when a child (and mother in some cases) is abandoned.
Little Children are important, for of such is the Kingdom of God. ~Jesus Christ
Digga ne
Wait....british????????
He pronounced bui doi wrong
not as good as Peter Polycarpou
lmfao
Yeah, Peter Polycarpou sucks when compared to Peter Polycarpou
canuckleful that makes no sence
Scott Copeland You must be fun at parties.
canuckleful i am tbh
i don't make a sense original Broadway concert that's so awful
This is West End not Broadway.
Nothing on Anthony Warlow