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Down at the State House Lyrics



Soundtrack Album: Suffs
Down at the State House Text
Order! Order!
The Tennessee State Senate is hereby called to order to vote on ratification of the Woman's Suffrage Amendment.
I will now call the roll.
Anderson!

Please, God, make him flip, make him flip!

Nay! Bill!

Please, God, make him flip, make him flip!

Nay!

Excuse me, I'll have a telegram for Senator Byrne.

That's me.

Telegram for you, son.

Order! Order! Burn!

Please, God, make him flip, make him flip!

Burn?

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Suffs

Soundtrack Lyrics for Musical, 2024

Track Listing

›Let Mother Vote

›Finish the Fight

›Find A Way

›Wait My Turn

›Terrell's Theme

›The March (We Demand Equality)

›Great American Bitch

›Ladies

›A Meeting with President Wilson

›Worth It

›If We Were Married

›The Convention Part 1

›This Girl

›The Convention Part 2

›Alva Belmont

›Show Them Who You Are

›The Campaign

›How Long?

›The Young Are At The Gates

›Respectfully Yours, Dudley Malone

›Hold It Together

›Wait My Turn (reprise)

›The Report

›Show Them Who You Are (reprise)

›Insane

›Fire & Tea

›Let Mother Vote (reprise)

›She and I

›Down at the State House

›A Letter From Harry's Mother

›I Was Here

›If We Were Married (reprise)

›August 26th, 1920

›Lucy's Song

›Finish the Fight (reprise)

›Keep Marching

June, 12th 2024
  • Genre: Musical Theater
  • Lyricist: Shaina Taub
  • Composers: Shaina Taub
  • released in 2024
"Down At the State House" serves as a functional mini song designed to set up the subsequent scene. The challenge was to provide minimal exposition while preparing the audience to receive the impactful "Letter from Harry’s Mother." To achieve this, I set the sequence over Doris’s bass line, as she is the one meticulously keeping a record of the votes. This approach allowed the song to maintain its brevity and functionality, effectively bridging the narrative to the next significant moment without overwhelming the audience with information.

Artist Information

Shaina Taub is a celebrated performer and songwriter known for her work in musical theater. She has a knack for blending contemporary sounds with traditional musical elements. Shaina's previous works include notable contributions to Off-Broadway productions and various public theater projects. Her style often features insightful, witty lyrics, and she is praised for her unique vocal delivery. With her latest musical, Suffs, she continues to explore themes of social justice and historical movements.

Annotations and Meaning of "Down at the State House"

This track captures a critical moment during the vote on the Woman's Suffrage Amendment in the Tennessee State Senate.
Order! Order!
The Tennessee State Senate is hereby called to order to vote on ratification of the Woman's Suffrage Amendment.
The song starts with a formal announcement, setting the scene in the Tennessee State Senate. The call to order emphasizes the significance of the event.
Please, God, make him flip, make him flip!
This line reflects the desperate hope of suffrage supporters. They are praying for a change in the votes needed for ratification.
Excuse me, I'll have a telegram for Senator Byrne.
A pivotal moment is introduced with the delivery of a telegram to Senator Byrne. This scene is historically significant, as it references a real event where Byrne received a message from his mother urging him to support the amendment.
Burn?
The repeated calling of "Burn" signifies the tension and suspense in the Senate. Each name called is crucial, and the suffragists' anxiety is palpable. This song text highlights the high stakes and emotional intensity of the suffrage movement's final push. It showcases the mixture of political formality and personal desperation that characterized this historic vote. The combination of spoken and sung lines reflects the urgency and drama of the moment, making it a compelling piece in the musical.
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