The Story of Tonight Lyrics

Soundtrack Album: Hamilton The Movie

The Story of Tonight Text

[HAMILTON]
I may not live to see our glory

[LAURENS, MULLIGAN, & LAFAYETTE]
I may not live to see our glory

[HAMILTON]
But I will gladly join the fight

[LAURENS, MULLIGAN, & LAFAYETTE]
But I will gladly join the fight

[HAMILTON]
And when our children tell our story

[LAURENS, MULLIGAN, & LAFAYETTE]
And when our children tell our story

[HAMILTON]
They?ll tell the story of tonight

[MULLIGAN]
Let?s have another round tonight

[LAFAYETTE]
Let?s have another round tonight

[HAMILTON]
Let?s have another round tonight

[LAURENS]
Raise a glass to freedom
Something they can never take away
No matter what they tell you

Raise a glass to the four of us

[LAURENS, MULLIGAN]
Tomorrow there?ll be more of us

[LAURENS, MULLIGAN, & LAFAYETTE]
Telling the story of tonight

[HAMILTON]
They?ll tell the story of tonight

[MULLIGAN, LAURENS, & LAFAYETTE]
Raise a glass to freedom
Something they can never take away

[HAMILTON]
No matter what they tell you

[MULLIGAN & LAFAYETTE]
Let?s have another round tonight

[LAURENS]
Raise a glass to the four of us

[MULLIGAN, LAURENS, & LAFAYETTE]
Tomorrow there?ll be more of us

[HAMILTON & LAURENS]
Telling the story of tonight

[MULLIGAN & LAFAYETTE]
Let?s have another round tonight

[HAMILTON, LAURENS, ENSEMBLE]
They?ll tell the story of tonight
[LAFAYETTE, MULLIGAN, ENSEMBLE]
Raise a glass to freedom
[HAMILTON, LAURENS, ENSEMBLE]
They?ll tell the story of tonight
[LAFAYETTE, MULLIGAN, ENSEMBLE]
Raise a glass to freedom
[HAMILTON, LAURENS, ENSEMBLE]
They?ll tell the story of tonight
[LAFAYETTE, MULLIGAN, ENSEMBLE]
They?ll tell the story of

[COMPANY]
Tonight

Hamilton The Movie

Soundtrack Lyrics for Movie, 2020

Track Listing

›Alexander Hamilton

›Aaron Burr, Sir

›The Schuyler Sisters

›Farmer Refuted

›The Story of Tonight

›The Story of Tonight (Reprise)

›Meet Me Inside

›Wait For It

›That Would Be Enough

›Stay Alive

›Yorktown

›Guns and Ships

›Ten Duel Commandments

›The Room Where It Happens

›History Has Its Eyes On You

›I Know Him

›Washington On Your Side

›The Adams Administration

›Hurricane

›Cabinet Battle #1

›Burn

›Stay Alive (Reprise)

›Blow Us All Away

›The Election of 1800

›The Reynolds Pamphlet

›Best of Wives and Best of Women

›We Know

›Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story

›The World Was Wide Enough

›Your Obedient Servant

›It's Quiet Uptown

›My Shot

February, 28th 2024

"The Story of Tonight" from Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical Hamilton is a poignant anthem of camaraderie, revolution, and the unyielding hope for a better tomorrow. Sung by the characters Alexander Hamilton, John Laurens, Hercules Mulligan, and Marquis de Lafayette, the song captures a moment of unity and determination among these young revolutionaries on the eve of the American Revolutionary War. Background and Context. Hamilton is a sung-and-rapped-through musical that draws heavily on hip hop, as well as R&B, pop, soul, and traditional show tunes. Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton, created the musical to tell the story of one of America's Founding Fathers through a contemporary lens, casting non-white actors as the historical figures to reflect America now telling the story of America then. Main Message and Theme. The main theme of "The Story of Tonight" revolves around the idea of leaving a legacy and fighting for a cause greater than oneself. The song is a toast to freedom and the fight for independence, emphasizing the bond between the characters as they dream of the impact their actions will have on future generations. This early act of solidarity among the characters sets the tone for the sacrifices they will make in the name of freedom and is a testament to the enduring spirit of revolution and change. Miranda's songwriting here is simple yet profound, stripping back the complex rhythms and rhymes seen in other parts of the musical to focus on the purity of the moment and the shared ideals of these young men. The absence of hip-hop elements in this particular song highlights its distinctiveness within the musical, underscoring the characters' naivety and their dreams of glory at a pivotal moment in their lives and in the nascent stages of the United States. "The Story of Tonight" not only serves as a rallying cry for unity and action but also foreshadows the personal and collective sacrifices these historical figures will endure. It encapsulates the essence of the musical Hamilton: a story about ambition, legacy, and the unyielding quest for freedom, told through the innovative lens of Miranda's musical genius. Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton has not only captivated audiences worldwide with its dynamic portrayal of history but also through its emotional depth, as exemplified by songs like "The Story of Tonight." This track, in its simplicity and earnestness, invites listeners to reflect on the themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the enduring hope for a better future.

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