Unless you've been living under a rock, you would probably be somewhat aware of Hamilton, the best thing created in the history of man kind. And no, I am not exaggerating, it's freaking awesome. It's a hip-hop musical about the life of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and the American Revolution. It may sound pretty boring to some people, but believe me it's not. The songs in this musical give me life, they are just so fantastic and incredible and so I've decided to narrow them down into a list of my favourite ten and share them with you. Let's go...
10. Satisfied - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-XgTDiyfk0
"Satisfied" begins with Angelica Schuyler's wedding toast for Alexander Hamilton and Eliza (her sister), then proceeds to rewind and retell the events of the previous song, "Helpless," from her own perspective. She, who in ''The Schuyler Sister'' had declared was looking for a "mind at work", has now found it in Hamilton yet decides to give it up for the sake of her sister. The reason I love this song is because it captures Angelica's selflessness and pain in such a beautiful and heart-wrenching manner. And Angelica is a total rap goddess.
9. Burn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLbU_IUMEu4
''Burn'' comes after Eliza finds out about Alexander, (her husband) having an affair.The news shatters Eliza, who then performs ''Burn'', an emotional ballad about heartbreak. When I first heard this song I connected with Eliza so much, I could feel the devastation and betrayal in her voice. It was so emotional and so beautiful and it just blew me away.
I knew you were mine, you said you were mine, I thought you were mine. Do you know what Angelica said, when we saw your first letter arrive? She said ''Be careful with that one love, he will do what it takes to survive.''
I'm erasing myself from the narrative, let future historians wonder, how Eliza reacted when you broke her heart.You have torn it all apart. I am watching it burn... Watching it burn...The world has no right to my heart, the world has no place in our bed. They don't get to know what I said.
8. Take A Break- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcBLYej78Wo
I don't know why I should even explain why this song is on my list, it's just amazing.There is no other way of describing it. With Eliza's beat boxing, Phillips cuteness, the reunion between the Schuyler sisters(minus Peggy) and who can ever forget that jab at John Adams?
Eliza: Angelica tell this man, John Adams spends the summer with his family.
Alexander: Angelica tell my wife, John Adams doesn't have a real job anyway.
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