First Burn // Animatic 

Eliza in Burn: who are you? Eliza in First Burn: I'm you, but stronger

burn is what I said in the argument, first burn is what I say “that’s definitely what I should’ve said” in the shower afterwards.

“I know about whispers….I see how you look at my sister.” The first time I heard that line, I gasped. The only time the emotional cheating between him and Angelica is ever acknowledged.

Satisfied: a toast to the groom congratulations: a roast to the groom First burn: let's see how burned that ham can get.

The way Eliza was taking care of Philip while Alexander was talking to other women- Ouch-

Everybody: *"I see how you look at my sister"* Me, in the distance: *"they are your legacy, we are your legacy"*

I love how she says "DON'T" like she is talking to a child. Like when your mom and you are in an argument and she just says "DON'T!"

Fun fact; more than 5 woman sang this song! Fun fact; eliza is actually not naive at all she just chooses to “ignore” the signs

If he didn’t have the affair.. People wouldn’t have started hating him, He wouldn’t have broke Eliza’s heart, Angelica wouldn’t have roasted his soul, And Phillip wouldn’t have died.. *GOD DAMNIT ALEXANDER.*

"When will you learn; they are your legacy- we are your legacy!"

even here, Eliza is generous. icarus wanted the sun and Eliza gave it to him. in the form of their burning house 💛

Can you imagine how much pain Eliza must had gone threw in just a few years? Her husband cheats, her sister dies, her son dies, and when things start to get better with her and Alexander, Burr becomes "the damn fool that shot him"

“I know about whispers. I see how you look at my sister..” If that didn’t hit you, idk what will.

**After Congratulations* Ham: Should I go down stairs? Ham: Hmm **First Burn begins*

A lot of people have already touched on this, but when Eliza says "and in clearing your name, you have ruined *our* lives." She didn't mean her and Alexander. She meant her and Maria. See, in the entire Reynolds Pamphlet (called "Observations on Certain Documents" then), Hamilton painted HIMSELF to look like the victim. He painted Maria to look like some seductive trickster who ruined his life. In reality, she was tricked by her abusive husband who told her that if she didn't help him extort Hamilton, he would take away her daughter. After Hamilton's pissiant of a Pamphlet was published, everyone besides Eliza HATED Maria and it got so bad that she literally had to flee to England with her daughter, Sarah, to escape the verbal abuse. Eliza also was attacked in the news. Some news mockingly asked her "art thou not a Roman wife?" It was honestly so disgusting and Eliza is literally the nicest human ever to forgive that asshole.

The best part of this song is that Eliza never once blamed Maria but she put it all on Alex.

Phillip holding his siblings while they're clearly in pain from the scandal and then him being hit by a scrunched up Reynolds Pamphlet hurt me in a level I never knew existed. Poor Cinnamon Roll, he's the spitting image of his mother, sweet, smart and caring but also hella strong.

"I see how you look at my sister" Eliza, sweetie, you were supposed to roast the ham, not BURN it.

“I know about whispers...I see how you look at my sister.” Alexander: I’m so sorry Alexander’s inner thoughts: Oh thank god she didn’t mention Laurence-

fun fact: She indeed burned his letters, but only in a matter of privacy, sweeping the things he might have did under the rug, further protecting the Hamilton legacy

Wow, that is one way to say “I want a divorce” oof

2:43 Whoever threw that... ...I hope you step on a lego

Philip: mom, what’s for dinner? Eliza: rOastEd hAm

2:06 I like how the animation included Maria beaten up in the background. I am not evil. I just like how it shows how innocent Maria really was. Considering that James did *beat her, cheat her, and mistreat her* so when he threatened to harm their daughter she knew it was no joke. That's the only reason she did the thing to Alex.

straight line: --------------- dashed line: - -- -- -- -- -- - Iconic line: *i see how you look at my sister*

“My dear Eliza,” “My *DEAREST*, Angelica” Hamilton: Don’t be *suspicious*

“Heaven forbid someone whispers he’s part of some scheme. Your enemy whispers so you have to scream. I know about whispers.” Are my favorite lines

I loved the “When will you learn that they are your legacy, WE ARE YOUR LEGACY”. If this was in the Broadway version it would be like full circle along with the legacy part in The World Was Wide Enough.

I absolutely LOVE how this animatic focuses on Eliza feeling like she was never good enough for Hamilton. The others tend to just show she is angry at him for cheating, but the implication Eliza has been upset for most of their marriage really hits hard.

Phillip's anger near the end makes me sad because it shows that he's old enough to understand this isn't something to be sad about, it's something to be angry about

FUN FACT: When the Reynolds Pamphlet was published, in 1797, Philip (Alexander oldest son) suffered from a deadly disease, from the point that he could no longer get out of bed. Doctors said he would only live for a few weeks, then he would die. One night his breathing and heart had stopped and he also had a lot of seizures during the time he was ill. He was 14-years old. It was said that he was only miraculously healed because although Alexander was not at home, he had paid the most capable, reliable and expensive doctors he could find. But he was cured only by medical doctor and botanist, David Hosack. Philip should have died in that year at the age of 14-years old. But he was saved by a "miracle".

POV your watching this in 2024

Crush: *gives another girl a pencil* 14 year old girls:

"I see how you look at my sister...... ......I also see how you look at John Laurens"

Ok but I started to cry when I saw the children's faces, especially Philip's.

“ DONT, take another step in my direction I cant be trusted around you. “ This is the best line, because it sums up how mad Eliza is and how she isnt as naive as we thought. Its probably the best line they cut out, it really twists her character actions.

Just Phillip defending his younger siblings MY HEART BREAKS

One person who looks good with messy hair: *ELIZA*

For all those who don’t know, a fun fact about Eliza is that she was actually extremely self conscious. This song both better portrays that and how her seeing droves of other women fawning over those eyes and words really cut deep despite her not saying much until now. Her learning he cheated on her probably shattered what little confidence she had left. This coupled with some people even saying Alex was a manipulative person(I personally doubt it) just leaves an Eliza with just nothing left.

Philip protecting his younger siblings while the second eldest, his sister, is clinging to him while crying is putting me in tears 😭 Philip was a great son 2:40

Did anyone else notice that Eliza's letters were addressed "My dear Eliza," while Angelica's were always addressed as "My dearest Angelica"? Brilliant touch.

The part with the kids really makes you realize that she’s not the only one effected by his actions, the entire family was. With all the shadowy figures looking at them shamefully and even someone throwing a paper at Philip. I also find this whole song and the real version very powerful as Eliza goes through first, Alexander cheating, 2, Peggy dying, 3 Philip and 4 her daughter having a mental breakdown and still has the power to forgive. I heard someone once say “giving someone a second chance is like giving them an extra bullet when they miss.” You give them another chance to hurt you. This woman was so strong to go through all of this.

3:01 Did anyone notice a younger Philip hugging a younger Angie in the background while Hamilton & Eliza has an argument? I didn't noticed it before but I think it symbolizes that their possibly were signs of the marriage falling apart maybe. Seems like Philip might have been already used to comfort his younger siblings while there's turmoil about his parents marriage, though not as bad as when the Reynolds Pamphlet was published. Still, love that little detail!

I love how smug she looks at 2:00-2:03 when she says "I've seen women around you" Ziksua you're a true artist and I think this would be exactly how Eliza would react

“Your enemies whisper so you have to scream” ICONIC

"Your enemy whispers, so you have to scream." Wish this line made it into the final play. It *perfectly* sums up the worst thing about Alexander in a single sentence.

the part where it flickers to her past self reading his letters and now is so sad

Eliza deserved so much more, her son died, her husband died, she was taunted by the public for what Hamilton did. No doubt Hamilton was a great man; I just wished he was a good one

Not just women fall for his charms... *cough* Laurens *cough*

do you know what angelica said when i told her what you’ve done? she said, “god, i dodged a bullet there.”

I like how Hamilton never speaks his emotions but shows them while his wife is getting crazy and not divorcing him but making him feel guilty

Lyrics: I saved every letter you wrote me From the moment I saw you I knew you were mine You said you were mine I thought you were mine Do you know what Angelica said When I told her what you'd done? She said "You have married an Icarus He has flown too close to the sun" Don't Take another step in my direction I can't be trusted around you Don't think you can talk your way Into my arms, into my arms I'm burning the letters you wrote me You can stand over there if you want I don't know who you are I have so much to learn I'm re-reading your letters And watching them burn (burn) I'm watching them burn (burn) You published the letters she wrote to you You told the whole world How you brought this girl into our bed In clearing your name, you have ruined our lives Heaven forbid someone whisper "He's part of some scheme" Your enemy whispers So you have to scream I know about whispers I see how you look at my sister Don't I'm not naive I have seen women around you Don't think I don't see how they fall for your charms All your charms I'm erasing myself from the narrative Let future historians wonder how Eliza reacted When you broke her heart You have thrown it all away Stand back, watch it burn Just watch it all burn And when the time comes Explain to the children The pain and embarrassment You put their mother through When will you learn That they are your legacy? We are your legacy! If you thought you were mine (mine, mine, mine) Don't

I love this version of burn. Yes it focuses on Hamilton's infidelity, but also other aspects that Hamilton hoped Eliza was too naive to understand. The song also portrays Eliza in a better light. She knew about her husband charming other women and possibly loving her sister more than a friend. You see the pain, agony and self doubt she felt but pushed it away to support him and their family. It all came out when the affair happened, and let him hear everything. The best part was mentioning the children. Eliza wanted him to fully see the damage he caused by saying. " Did you not think how this would affect the kids?!" And we all know Philips death was because someone ridiculed his father. The kids reputation was the biggest factor and he overlooked how society would throw stones at his family because of his actions.

I wish First Burn actually made it into the musical because it shows how she isn't just upset about the affair, she's been upset in almost the entire relationship because she knows how she has been looked down upon and thought of as naive. Furthermore it shows how she actually knows what has been going on and because she's so trusting and kind she has allowed it to eat her up inside instead of letting Hamilton know what she knows. So he feels like he can do what he wants and get away with it and her kindhearted nature causes her to stand to the side and watch it happen. In addition to that, in First Burn she doesn't only talk about how she feels, she mentions the children saying that he should've thought of the rest of the family before he does anything big like this because they are his legacy which he cares so much about. First Burn has so much more layers than Burn and I really think it should've been used instead but, oh well.

Satisfied: Angelica gathering the wood The Reynolds Pamphlet: Angelica lighting the Match Congratulations: Angelica dropping the Match onto the wood First Burn: Eliza adding the lighter fluid (Result) Eliza: Burnt Ham for dinner children!

Is it bad that I find this x100000000000000000000000000000000000 better than the actual performance where she just sits there? I love how this shows Eliza's contrast from being 'Helpless' around him to telling him what's up! Absolute queen thank u for making this

OK BUT ELIZA'S FACE WHEN SHE SINGS "I'M NOT NAIVE, I HAVE SEEN WOMEN AROUND YOU," IS MY FAVORITE PART IN THIS. her facial expression is purely bitter--she goes from being angry in the previous verse to composing herself and making Alex feel guilty in a different way. she's angry, her eyebrows are arched but she's smiling wickedly. i've never seen anyone show Eliza to be this super badass woman in this song! i love it!!

Burn: *Eliza’s pain and sadness* First Burn: *her anger and disgust* Edit: this is my opinion!

For the "Your enemies whisper so you have to scream" I picture it as Eliza getting really close to him andwhispering into his ear and then getting further away and crescendoing before throwing a letter or the reynolds pamphlet at his face during scream

I stan Eliza for being such a mature and noble lady. A strong mother and nice wife. Imagine being a widow for more than 50 years

I love how Eliza's hair goes from neat, civilized ponytail to messy, wild tangle as she gets more and more upset

Heres another sad thing though: Before Eliza set off to London with their children, one of their children got incredibly sick and were close to death but survived. So while Eliza was worried sick about their child, Hamilton was having his affair with Maria

its been years and still to this day this is my favorite part of the musical!!!

"Heaven forbid someone whisper "He's part of some scheme" Your enemy whispers So you have to scream"

Imagine showing someone this and being like “yeah this is my old art”

Everyone: crying Me: *HE AINT NEVER GON' BE PRESIDENT NOW*

PLEASE THE PART WITH THE KIDS BROUGHT ME TO TEARS

i feel like burn and first burn work hand in hand with each other. because first burn has references to a few lyrics in burn that are also really well written so i think if they had burn sung first with eliza by herself and then first burn sung at hamilton like in the video it would work better than first burn replacing burn entirely.

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Notice how she said ‘you have ruined our lives’ not ‘my life’ Eliza is so selfless, I love her so much 💕

I love the way that it slowly develops in the way of Eliza’s appearance from a put together woman who was peacefully going to talk to her husband to a woman who just needs to scream and shout and do nothing but

0:45 -stop you've violated the law!

i've listened to first burn so many times that i actually forgot what the original burn sounded like RIP

*Opening Piano starts playing* Alexander: Why do I hear boss music?

i absolutely love how in this version of burn eliza looks less naive and the varieties of emotions she went through is very wide....and i love how you potrayed all of it perfectly😢♥️

"when will you learn that they are your legacy, we are your legacy" Hamilton tried to clear his name to make it clear who he was and so that people could tell what he did, he was looking for someone who could tell his story, ironically as Eliza says, it was she along with Angelica and her children who told his story to the world, hamilton was looking for a legacy when he already had it but he didn't see it

Eliza in Burn: That really broke my heart. Don’t do it again. Eliza in First Burn: *PARRY THIS U CASUAL*

“I see how you look at my sister” Daamn

Watching this in 2021 after using Hamilton as an escapism during abuse is absolutely fascinating. It's truly confusing how such a pretty animation and overall amazing song can flood you. It's honestly quite exquisite; the animation and the feeling it gives. Thank you for contributing to the creation of such a welcoming and safe fandom.

GOD i have not watched a hamilton animatic in YEARS but this one- Im so glad I watched it, the new take on Burn, the anger, the focus on people outside of just Eliza and Alexander- it's GORGEOUS and heartbreaking and I am years late but I adore this so much-

Yo. Yes. She protecc She attacc But most importantly She told him "stand bacc"

*If you focus on Alexander's face throughout the video, you can see how much he regrets it.*

This song was a reminder of how Alexander was unaware of how much pain they put them through and by the time he finally realized it, it was too late

This was immaculate. For some reason, I always love the part where it says, "Let future historians wonder how Eliza reacted, when you broke her heart!"

Angelica: She'll be happy as his wife.... Eliza: In clearing your name, YOU HAVE RUINED OUR LIVES.

I love how in first burn, Eliza says that she will erase herself from the narrative, and in "Who lives, who dies, who tells your story" Eliza says "I put myself back in the narrative" AND I THINK THAT IS BEAUTIFUL

When she said “let future historians wonder how Eliza reacted when you broke her heart” that got to me bc of the animation with the power😢

She actually did burn letters. She only kept one. What’s so sad is that she saved them all.

*A ROAST TO THE GROOM* (To the groom, To the groom, To the groom) *FROM THE BRIDE*

ELIZAS A FIRE BENDER

this song already made me cry, but the fact that Alexander looks like Aizawa Shota makes me sob uncontrollably

WHOA WHOA WHOA HOL UP... this is my first listen through of First Burn and by the gods what a beautiful song accompanied by a beautiful animatic. I'm honestly like so stunned at how amazing this was

It hit hard how she says "your enemies whisper so you have to scream" To me it shows and describes Hamilton the best. He always saw everything as a threat. To a point where he got so paranoid. Also has such a deep meaning. Makes you think twice lmao

*what happed in bewteen congratulations and burn* Anglica: what's for dinner Elzia: I'm sorry but I burnt the ham Angelica: don't worry I brought a roasted one

I DID NOT think I would cry today..

"I see how you look at my sister" I kid you not I GASPED when she said that. And at 1:56 , the little text next to her (I think it says "I may never be good enough"?) makes me so sad. We see the whole story from Alex's point of view but never think how Eliza might be feeling. What a work of art.

OK THE VISUAL EFFECTS? THE ON POINT FACIAL EXPRESSIONS? EVERY ANIMATIC HAS ELIZA EITHER MAD OR SOBBING THEATRICALLY BUT THE SHEER REALISM OF ELIZAS FACE IN THIS?? ALEXS FACE?? THE WAY THE FIRE CURLS AROUND ELIZA?? THE FLASHBACKS??? THE KIDS?? ALEX CRUMBLING TO THE FLOOR?? EVERYTHING IS PERFECT???

"I know about whispers.. I see how you look at my sister" *chokes on water and falls off bed*

I love this song and I'm glad they made it because Eliza in the musical us portrayed as a delicate little cinnamon roll but this shows how furious she was. Thank you so much for making this ❤

Let’s just talk about how cute litte Philip is