The sad things is they included so many peoples deaths but never peggys im pretty sure she died from saving her child from drowning I think she died by a cold Fun fact:when you see the song stay alive reprise elizas wearing black cause she came from peggys funeral Btw Peggy died at age 42
This is incredible. Look at the simplicity of Hamilton’s lyrics. He rhymes “son” and “sun”. He says “pride is not the word I’m looking for” - meaning even the brilliant and hyper verbal Hamilton can’t find the word to express the love he feels for his son. Amazing.
And that's what Hamilton (the musical) was brilliant at doing, the double meanings throughout the story, just look at the end of "Alexander Hamilton", Mulligan and Lafayette fought along side him, but Jefferson and Madison fought against him, so the line "we fought with him" fits both of the dual casting, same with Laurens and Philip with the line "me, I died for him" and the line "me, I loved him" from Peggy along side Eliza and Angelica, and Maria Renolds. Dual meaning fueled Hamilton.
@@soulfur1031 are you trying to correct my spelling??? If so you will find that dual, with an a, means 2 like a dual carriageway in the UK. And duel, with an e, means a contest between 2 people, normally with pistols, revolvers or swords, and normal ends with the death of one of the participants. If you were however making a dual/duel pun, that was a good pun (honestly I can't tell if you were making a pun or trying to "incorrect me")
The line “you’ll blow us all away” is one of many in Hamilton that have a double or even triple meaning - Hamilton’s son is “blown away” in a duel, which basically sent Hamilton over the edge, and Theodosia died tragically young in a ship lost at sea during a terrible storm (“blown away”). It’s genius and it makes me cry every single time. So much hope here yet “death doesn’t discriminate between the sinners and the saints”
You really can. That’s why I think this is one of his best moments in the movie. It’s so clear that he’s really singing to Sebastian, and it’s so genuine and wonderful.
@@KheeseGrater I know he wrote it before his son was born, right around when they got their dog (which is adorable) but I feel like he's thinking of his son as he's singing it here.
For those of you who don’t know, Nicolette is an excellent performer in her own right. Was the lead in Waitress (a musical that unfortunately for it, came out the same year as Hamilton and overshadowed) for a stint.
GIRL YES! I used to be indifferent about this song. I mean I liked it, it was a nice song, but I didn't really care too much. The first time I watched Hamilton after I was pregnant, I boohoo cried, I mean nose dripping, mascara running, all of it. I'm 19 weeks now and I cry every time I hear it 😭😭😭
This song is probably one of my favorites not only because it sounds pretty and its adorable, but also because it makes me wonder if my father would think about me this way. Also the line "my father wasn't around" is really good at making me tear up since my dad died when I was 6 Amazing song. I hope I'm blowing away my dad just like Theodosia and Philip
@@GhostWar305 Thank you so much. And congratulations on your daughter. I dont know you but you already seem like an amazing father and she's lucky to have you :)
OMG I know! It breaks my heart that both Theodosia and Phillip's fates are reflected in the lyrics - Phillip gets blown away by a gun and bullet, while Theodosia gets blown away by a storm. :'( But still, such a beautiful song, one of the best in the musical (and that's saying something)!
Man, Leslie Odem Jr. really is an incredible singer! I was genuinely in awe when I watched this scene. He's been singing in a rough tone throughout the whole play so I never thought how amazing his voice would be in a mellow tone.
Hearing this song, I imagine how wonderful it is raising a child. Though I know it isn't as calm as the song, I can imagine how proud I would feel as a parent.
As a proud Mommy of 2 amazing kiddos (one is 3 the other 5) I can say that I find myself looking at my children humming this tune in my head and I just start to well up with tears of pure joy that these two beautiful crazy lil things came into my life and changed it forever. There’s nothing in comparison to the love between a mother and her kids. I’d give my life for them. Aaand I’m starting to cry now lol If you ever happen to be blessed with kiddos 🤞🏻 you’ll know what I mean. ☺️🥰
same that’s the best part. it effectively encompasses how despite being rivals, they both had an absent father in their lives and want to be better for their kids. very sweet
Dear Theodosia, what to say to you? You have my eyes, you have your mother's name When you came into the world, you cried And it broke my heart I'm dedicating every day to you Domestic life was never quite my style When you smile, you knock me out, I fall apart And I thought I was so smart You will come of age with our young nation We'll bleed and fight for you We'll make it right for you If we lay a strong enough foundation We'll pass it on to you, we'll give the world to you And you'll blow us all away Someday, someday Yeah, you'll blow us all away Someday, someday Oh Philip, when you smile I am undone My son, look at my son Pride is not the word I'm looking for There is so much more inside me now Oh Philip, you outshine the morning sun My son When you smile, I fall apart And I thought I was so smart My father wasn't around (My father wasn't around) I swear that I'll be around for you I'll do whatever it takes (I'll make a million mistakes) I'll make the world safe and sound for you Will come of age with our young nation We'll bleed and fight for you We'll make it right for you If we lay a strong enough foundation We'll pass it on to you, we'll give the world to you And you'll blow us all away Someday, someday Yeah, you'll blow us all away Someday, someday
Eliza: Stands ominously behind Hamilton with a letter looking sad Me: OH NO LAURENS PLEASE NONONONONO *Laurens Interlude (Tomorrow There’ll Be More of Us) begins* Me: I give up
My only gripe with this song is that because Tomorrow There'll Be More Of Us follows straight after, it never gets the applause it deserves from the audience. Otherwise 11/10, would listen to on loop for hours on end.
"My father wasn't around. I swear that I'll be around for you. I'll do whatever it takes. I'll make a million mistakes." My dad wasn't really around and that part gets me every time. Becoming a mother really changed me perception of that situation. I'm an okay mom, but I make a lot of mistakes. It reminds me that committing to your child is the most important thing and that making mistakes doesn't mean I'm a bad mom. I love everything about this song.
I absolutely ADORE the musical craftsmanship of this song. Between the harmony between somewhat contrasting characters, the tone and meaning behind it, the strings in the background. It's very well done.
I absolutely love this song not just for the lyrics and the way their voices compliment each other, but also the way the scene was set. They’re singing about their future children and hence, the future generations to come. They’re sitting as if having an earnest conversation with the audience like hey, we’ll do our best so you guys have a better life and we know you’ll all be fine one day. I love it!!! ✨✨✨❤️❤️
I don't know about other people, but this is truly one of my favourite pieces from the musical. Not only is it musically beautiful and delicate - reflecting the fragility of a small child, and the lives of every one of us -, but it shows this intimate connection between two people who are almost enemies. This bond of love. How both had similar experiences of their father not "being around" (1:57), and both are willing to commit to their children. Of course, later, we see a downfall in Hamilton and Burr as their ambition and pride (respectively) take over (something that reminded me a bit of Macbeth's downfall, and interestingly enough Macbeth is referenced in Hamilton, but that's another story). But this piece is so well placed as a reminder of the true human-ness (if that's a word haha) and raw reality of life. Though in this musical we see multiple lives taken (death) - as Burr says earlier, life doesn't discriminate...it takes and it takes, and we even see in the following song regarding Laurens. But here, in this moment, life is given and brought by God's hands into this world. It also is a reminder as to why these people are fighting, not just for the lives of those in their country, but now for their own families. Just me rambling on but anyway :)
i was so shooketh when i hear lesli’s voice being so gentle and calming here because the previous songs he sung in the musical before this part was so loud and serious
This song. Leslie’s voice. Touches a sweet spot in my soul. Epitome of angelic beauty living in humanity. Lin’s lovely voice adds a gruff and weary contrast and together the juxtaposition is just *mwah! (Chef’s kiss)
I recently watched the musical and really liked the parallels in this scene because it shows they have their similarities in that they are dedicated to fatherhood while being rivals in every other way. Thought it was very poignant and there’s a channel called Working With Lemons that portrays this scene very well too as it shows their children growing up.
I love this song because it shows even though they had their differences and didn’t always like each other, they’re still human. It really is an emotional song.
This sounds weird but I have a plant at work that I nursed back to health after it was on the verge of dying and I remember reading somewhere that plants like it when you talk to them/music so I sing this to it sometimes just bc. I'm weird sorry
This song makes me happy. C'est absolument magnifique. Especially when Leslie (Burr) and Lin (Hamilton) start singing together at the bridge 1:52. Their voices compliment each other so nicely
Dear Theodosia is the only song in Hamilton that makes me cry, when Leslie sings the “I’ll make a million mistakes” I immediately think of MY Dad, and how great he’s been, and how much he’s done.
When Hamilton first premiered on Disney plus my husband and I watched it and I was holding my 4 day old baby girl when this song came on. Let's just say I completely LOST IT. Bawled my eyes out.
I don’t know if this is obvious but ya know how Hammie has a whole song about not throwing away his shot, well he dies in a duel after shooting the only shot in the bullet in the sky. And the bur has a song about waiting for it, well when he killed Hammie he yelled WAIT because he had immediately shot Hammie without waiting to see if he had shot the bullet in the sky.
My wife and I watched Hamilton on Disney+ recently, and since we're not big musical/theater fans, we watched it without much excitement. But this song hit us like a truck. We have a beautiful 1 and a half year old son and this song is exactly what parenthood feels like. Amazing composition and performance. Definitely changed our minds about theater a bit.
I am literally shaking and sobbing. This is so emotional and heartbreaking and beautiful. It will be different when you're pregnant. With this song, if I become pregnant, I will definitely cry because of this song and my pregnancy hormones.
This song is a masterpiece! I always cry whenever I hear even the first note. almost nothing makes me cry, I said "almost" because of this masterpiece.
This song makes me feel fuzzy and comfy inside, my dad works a lot and hasn’t been around for for the majority of my childhood but i like to think he thinks of me like this.
I don't know much about their personal lives, but from this scene I could tell they were both fathers (Leslie was soon-to-be). They put so much true emotion in this, I love it
This song gets me everytime. I just remember when I was younger and everything was so much simpler, even "It's quiet uptown" or "Satisfied" (which is my favorite one) didn't break me as hard as this one
I love this because despite the fact that Burr and Hamilton were enemies. In this musical they’re both singing about they’re pride and joys (they don’t know it). They had a tough life and they didn’t want their children to suffer. Unfortunately they shared the same destiny in some way because both their kids died
My friend (who I see as a parent figure) sent me this and said 'this song reminds me of you lol' and I started fucking bawling when I clicked on it and listened to the song. She doesn't know how much I love her.
Fun fact: The person who played Aaron Burr when it was Hamilton's part he had to do something while Hamilton sings, so he prayed for a daughter and he got a daughter after this musical
Honestly when I listen to this, it also is accurate how John Adams also became a father. His first child Abigail Jr. (1765-1813) had her father’s blue eyes and face. She was also named for her mother but was often called Nabby ever since she was a baby. Dear Abigail what to say to you You have my eyes you have your mother’s name
I am having a little girl in November 2022 and I've been a fan of this musical for years and years, but because of this song I'm naming my daughter Theodosia because this song means so much to me❤
I had a lot of these same feelings when my oldest niece was born. She and her sister and brother aren't my kids, of course (I hope to have my own someday), but they're still mine in a way that no other children will ever be.
I like the version on the audio recording better. I think it works better with a slower tempo. I think its only a couple bpm more but it feels really fast.
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