The Confrontation [1989] lyrics

Chris

We could not find her anywhere honey, what's wrong?

Ellen

Kim was here, the one who had to tell her was me

John

Oh, my God, it's my fault

Chris

I knew we were gone too long!

Ellen

No, I think it's exactly what I had to see

You said you lived with her, that's all you were

Only one thing you left out is that you loved her

Chris

It was just two weeks, that was years ago

John

Nothing's changed for her

Ellen

Don't explain

There's nothing you can say

It's like she's gone insane

She tried to give away her own child

John

She wants your son to be an American boy

Ellen

Don't you see

She still thinks she's married to you

You must tell her she's not, she must hear it and soon

'Course that only depends if it's true

Chris

Please don't doubt me, Ellen: you're my wife

Lots of guys came back and had no life

I had you

Ellen

You can say what you want

But she's borne you a son

In your nightmares

The name that you shouted was hers

You've been with me two years

And not shared things you've done

Don't hold back

Let me see

Is it her now or me?

Chris

Let me tell you the way it was

Back when I was a different man

Back when I didn't have a clue who I am

The feelings locked behind a dam

That kept me there in Vietnam

There in the shambles of a war

I found what I was looking for

Saigon was crazed, but she was real

And for one moment, I could feel

I saw a world I never knew

And through her eyes I suffered too

In spite of all the things that were

I started to believe in her

So I wanted to save her, protect her

Christ, I'm an American

How could I fail to do good?

All I made was a mess, just like everyone else

In a place full of mystery

That I never once understood

I wanted back a world I knew

The story of my life began again with you

Ellen

It's all right now, that's all through

We'll get past this, start anew

All I want in my life is you

Chris

Oh Ellen I should have told you

Will you ever trust me again

All I have in my life now is you

John

Now listen guys

It's not so easy

There is this kid

Who looks just like you

Hey, I think it's great

You have each other but he exists

You have to face it

I run a camp that is filled with bui-doi

Looking for the fathers that they may never find

You don't have a complicated choice with this boy

Do you want to take him out or leave him behind?

Chris

He's my son

I won't abandon him

Except that, Jesus Christ, John

There is also Kim what of her?

Ellen

If it was only Tam

I'd take him now

He is your son

We'd make it work somehow

But Chris, she still loves you

How can I have her near?

Chris

There's no choice

I think the answer's clear

They'll have to stay in Bangkok

We'll support them here

Ellen

I think this is the answer

John

Listen, you didn't see what's in that girl's head

I hope you are both proud of what you've just said

Chris and Ellen

For now this is the answer

Ellen

It's done

Chris

It's done

Chris and Ellen

It's planned

The girl is smart

She'll understand

Kim

You must take Tam with you

Chris and Ellen

In Bangkok, he will go to American schools

Kim

I won't break my promise to my son

Chris and Ellen

They will start a new life

Kim

You will take Tam with you

Chris and Ellen

We'll provide for their needs

John

You are talking like fools

Kim

You won't forget Tam is a part of you

Chris, Ellen and John

We will do what is right

Right for him

Right for us

Right for Kim

Kim

I still taste your kisses

Your voice sings in my ear

You can betray what we were yesterday

But you'll come back tonight for him