The Schuyler Sisters Lyrics

Song Overview

Song Credits

• Producers: Bill Sherman, ?uestlove, Black Thought, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire
• Composer and Lyricist: Lin-Manuel Miranda
• Release Date: 2015-09-25
• Album: Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
• Genre: Broadway, Pop, Rap, Neo Soul
• Label: Atlantic Records
• Language: English
• Recorded At: Avatar Studios
• Instrumentation: Violin, Viola, Cello, Harp, Guitar, Banjo, Synthesizer, Drums, Keyboards, Bass
• Conductor: Alex Lacamoire
• Mastering Engineer: Tom Coyne
• Mixing Engineer: Tim Latham

Lyrics Analysis and Meaning

“Look around, look around, at how lucky we are to be alive right now”

Similar Songs

1. “Independent Women Part I” – Destiny’s Child
   The clear thematic godmother to “The Schuyler Sisters,” this track also celebrates women's autonomy and ambition. While Beyoncé and co. champion financial independence, Angelica and her sisters seek intellectual freedom and societal change. Both tracks offer rallying cries with catchy hooks—“work” becomes “pay my bills,” but the message? Empowerment through self-sufficiency.
2. “My Shot” – Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton)
   This is the male counterpoint to “The Schuyler Sisters.” Where Hamilton and his crew are audaciously reaching for power, the Schuyler sisters are navigating their role in a man's revolution. Both songs bubble with revolutionary fervor, but the sisters inject it with gender politics, wit, and a demand to be seen and heard.
3. “Run the World (Girls)” – Beyoncé
   Another fierce anthem, Beyoncé's call to arms mirrors Angelica's line about compelling Jefferson to include women. These women are not asking for permission; they're seizing the mic and declaring dominion. Different stage, same fire.

Questions and Answers

What does "Work" symbolize in the song?

It begins as an observation of men working during the revolution but transforms into a feminist mantra, highlighting the sisters' active intellectual and social engagement in the birth of a nation.

Why is Angelica reading Thomas Paine?

It signals her political literacy and ideological alignment with the revolutionary spirit. She’s not just present—she’s informed and vocal, advocating for inclusion and equity.

What makes this song stand out in the Hamilton score?

It blends hip-hop, R&B, and Broadway pop with razor-sharp dialogue and triple-layered meanings, embodying both history and modern feminist ethos in under four minutes.

Why is the line about including women in the sequel important?

It’s a mic-drop moment. Angelica isn’t just talking revolution—she’s rewriting the constitution in real time, demanding a place for women in the narrative.

What’s the tone of this song?

Upbeat, electric, and defiant. It’s playful yet political, stylish yet substantive—a montage of charm, revolution, and a dash of downtown glam.

Awards and Chart Positions

• No specific awards or chart positions are listed for this individual track, but as part of the *Hamilton* soundtrack, it contributed to the album's Grammy win and cultural domination.

Fan and Media Reactions

“This is literally the feminist anthem of Broadway. Angelica, take us to church!” — YouTube User

“Every time I hear ‘include women in the sequel,’ I get chills. Revolutionary bars.” — YouTube User

“I’m obsessed with the sass in ‘Work!’ It's more attitude than actual choreography.” — YouTube User

“Honestly, this is why Hamilton changed the game. Who else made history sound this dope?” — YouTube User

“This track is the moment. Angelica is my spirit animal.” — YouTube User