Final confrontation

From the title of this song it is not hard to figure out what this song is all about. This is an conversation between Hugo and Anthony. It is not exactly a leasurely friendly conversation.

In the previous scene, Pamela told Anthony what she wants his to do if he wants to marry her. Now, Hugo is simply reminding him of what the challenge is. If he accepts, Hugo will take off and leave them to be. If he forego the challenge, he must leave and never bother Pamela again.

The song follows a simple variation of the AABA song form (more like AAAB AABA B). Most of the song is a question and resonse type song. The two character alternates to sing a verse each at a time.

At the end, Anthony decides that what Pamela is asking of him does not suit his lifestyle. In his view, he will have to give up his freedom and be her slave. Finally, Hugo tells him to take off and never returns.

Track: Final confrontation

(Click song name to listen on soundcloud)

Album: The Exile, concept album recording

Words and music: Eric Swardt

 

HUGO

(1A)

ANTHONY

PAMELA LAID DOWN HER CHALLENGE FOR YOU

IF YOU STILL WISH TO HAVE THE HAND OF THIS WOMAN

YOU WILL KNOW WHAT TO DO

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR WAYS

TAKE ON THIS CHALLENGE

OR GET ON YOUR WAY

STOP YOUR DRINKING, GET A JOB

DO AS SHE SAYS AND STOP ACTING LIKE A SLOB

 

ANTHONY

(2A)

WRETCHED CREATURE

YOU HAVE NOT MUCH OF A GRAIN OF SENSE IN YOU

REGARD YOURSELF LUCKY TO BE ALLOWED IN HERE

AS FOR ALL THESE YEARS YOU ABANDONED YOUR FAMILY

WHILE FOR THOSE YEARS I PROVIDED FOR THEM

 

HUGO

(3A)

MARRY THIS WOMAN AND START TO BEHAVE

JUST LIKE A REAL HUSBAND TO HER OUGHT TO BEHAVE

MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL

SHOW HER THAT YOU REALLY LOVE HER

AND YOU DO NOT NEED HER TO BE YOUR SLAVE

 

ANTHONY

(4B)

WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO MAKE A CLAIM TO MY LIFE

DO NOT QUARREL WITH A MAN WHO IS HALF OF YOUR AGE

GET OUT OF THIS PLACE RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN

I DON'T WANT TO SEE YOU ANY MORE

 

HUGO

(5A')

SO, ANTHONY

ARE YOU MEETING THE CHALLENGE LAID BEFORE YOU

IF SO I WILL LEAVE THIS PLACE

I WON'T STAND IN YOUR WAY

I'LL ACCEPT MY DEFEAT GRACEFULLY

AND YOU WILL NEVER HEAR FROM ME AGAIN

 

(6A)

MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL

IF YOU DON'T ACCEPT

LEAVE THIS PLACE WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY

TELL US WHAT SHALL IT BE

TELL US IF YOU ACCEPT

STATE YOUR INTENT WITH NO AMBIGUITY

 

ANTHONY

(7B)

I GRIEVE THAT I HAVE TO FORGO OF THIS DARE

WHAT IS ASKED OF ME NO MAN CAN ACCEPT

YOU ASK ME LEAVE MY OWN FREE WILL

I WILL GO NOW AND NEVER RETURN

 

ANTHONY

(8A)

PAMELA LAID DOWN HER CHALLENGE FOR ME

IF I STILL WISH TO HAVE THE HAND OF THIS WOMAN

YOU NOW KNOW WHAT TO DO

I CAN'T CHANGE MY WAYS

I WILL NOT TAKE THIS CHALLENGE

OR BE ON MY WAY

STOP MY DRINKING, GET A JOB

DO AS SHE SAYS TAKE ORDERS OR BE A SLAVE

 

HUGO

(9B)

I SAY THAT YOU HAVE TO FORGO OF THIS DARE

WHAT IS ASKED OF YOU YOU DO NOT ACCEPT

YOU ASK YOU TO LEAVE YOUR EVIL WAYS

YOU MUST GO NOW AND NEVER RETURN