Discover the story of the song > Bring Him Home From Les Misérables – Alfie Boe

The lyrics are expressing the protagonist's plea to God to bring his young, scared son home and keep him safe. The protagonist reflects on the loss of his friends and the empty chairs at the tables they used to gather at. They also dream of a time when hope was high and life was worth living, but now they feel trapped in a hellish existence. Ultimately, they ask that if they were to die, they would like their son to live and be brought home.