Satisfied
***HAMILTON*** Lyrics


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Alright, alright
That's what I'm talkin' about
Now, everyone, give it up for the maid of honor
Angelica Schuyler

A toast to the groom (to the groom, to the groom, to the groom)
To the bride (to the bride, to the bride, to the bride)
From your sister (Angelica, Angelica, Angelica)
Who is always by your side (by your side, by your side)
To your union (to the union, to the revolution)
And the hope that you provide (you provide, you provide)
May you always (always)
Be satisfied (rewind)

Rewind, rewind
Helpless (sky's, sky's, sky's, sky's)
Helpless
Drownin' in 'em, drownin'
Rewind

I remember that night, I just might (rewind)
I remember that night, I just might (rewind)
I remember that night, I remember that

I remember that night, I just might
Regret that night for the rest of my days
I remember those soldier boys
Tripping over themselves to win our praise
I remember that dreamlike candlelight
Like a dream that you can't quite place
But Alexander, I'll never forget the first time I saw your face

I have never been the same
Intelligent eyes in a hunger-pang frame
And when you said, "Hi," I forgot my dang name
Set my heart aflame, every part aflame
This is not a game

You strike me as a woman who has never been satisfied
I'm sure I don't know what you mean
You forget yourself
You're like me
I'm never satisfied
Is that right?
I have never been satisfied
My name is Angelica Schuyler
Alexander Hamilton
Where's your family from?
Unimportant, there's a million things I haven't done but
Just you wait, just you wait

So, so, so
So this is what it feels like to match wits
With someone at your level! What the hell is the catch?
It's the feeling of freedom, of seein' the light
It's Ben Franklin with a key and a kite
You see it, right?
The conversation lasted two minutes, maybe three minutes
Everything we said in total agreement
It's a dream and it's a bit of a dance
A bit of a posture, it's a bit of a stance
He's a bit of a flirt, but I'm 'a give it a chance
I asked about his family, did you see his answer?
His hands started fidgeting, he looked askance?
He's penniless, he's flying by the seat of his pants
Handsome, boy, does he know it
Peach fuzz, and he can't even grow it
I wanna take him far away from this place
Then I turn and see my sister's face and she is

Helpless
And I know she is
Helpless
And her eyes are just
Helpless
And I realize
Three fundamental truths at the exact same time

Where are you taking me?
I'm about to change your life
Then by all means, lead the way

Number one

I'm a girl in a world in which
My only job is to marry rich
My father has no sons, so I'm the one
Who has to social climb for one
So I'm the oldest and the wittiest and the gossip in
New York City is insidious
And Alexander is penniless
Ha! That doesn't mean I want him any less

Elizabeth Schuyler
It's a pleasure to meet you
Schuyler?
My sister

Number two

He's after me 'cause I'm a Schuyler sister
That elevates his status, I'd
Have to be naive to set that aside
Maybe that is why
I introduce him to Eliza
Now that's his bride
Nice going, Angelica, he was right
You will never be satisfied

Thank you for all your service
If it takes fighting a war for us to meet, it will have been worth it
I'll leave you to it

Number three

I know my sister like I know my own mind
You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind
If I tell her that I love him, she'd be silently resigned
He'd be mine
She would say, "I'm fine"
She'd be lying

But when I fantasize at night
It's Alexander's eyes
As I romanticize what might have been
If I hadn't sized him up so quickly
At least my dear Eliza's his wife
At least I keep his eyes in my life

To the groom (to the groom, to the groom, to the groom)
To the bride (to the bride, to the bride)
From your sister (Angelica, Angelica, Angelica)
Who is always by your side (by your side, by your side)
To your union (to the union, to the revolution)
And the hope that you provide (you provide, you provide)
May you always (always)
Be satisfied (be satisfied, be satisfied, be satisfied)

And I know (be satisfied, be satisfied, be satisfied)
She'll be happy as his bride
And I know




He will never be satisfied
I will never be satisfied

Overall Meaning

The song "Satisfied" in Hamilton is sung by Angelica Schuyler during her sister Eliza's wedding toast. The lyrics delve into Angelica's complex feelings towards Alexander Hamilton, who she is deeply attracted to but ultimately sacrifices for her sister.


The first verse of the song is a celebratory toast to the bride and groom, with Angelica expressing her well-wishes for their union. However, the lyrics take a figurative and literal rewind when Angelica reflects on a previous encounter with Alexander. She remembers that she met him on a night that had the potential to change her life, but she realizes that she must regretfully let him go. She reflects on how the soldiers at the time were also seeking her affection and praise, but her connection with Alexander stands out.


In the next section, Angelica describes her intense fascination with Alexander. She portrays him as someone who captivates her with his intelligence and passion. She highlights their initial meeting and how it left an indelible impression on her. Angelica acknowledges that they are both individuals who are never satisfied with what they have, but she recognizes their connection.


As the song continues, the focus shifts to Angelica and Alexander's conversation during Eliza's wedding. They engage in a witty and intellectual exchange, showcasing their compatibility. Angelica realizes that Alexander is attracted to her and, in that moment, contemplates a future with him. However, she introduces him to Eliza, knowing that their relationship would be more practical due to their social status. Angelica's decision to prioritize her sister's happiness over her own leads her to believe that she will never be truly satisfied.


In the final section, Angelica reflects on her deep bond with Eliza and her love for her sister. She acknowledges that if she had not quickly assessed the situation and put her sister's happiness first, she could have had a romantic relationship with Alexander. Despite sacrificing her own desires, Angelica finds solace in the fact that she can still keep his eyes in her life through her relationship with Eliza.


Overall, the lyrics of "Satisfied" explore the complex emotions of love, sacrifice, and sisterhood. Angelica's admiration for Alexander conflicts with her loyalty and love for Eliza, ultimately leading to a bittersweet longing for what could have been.




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Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Senmanelas

Ignoren esto quiero aprenderme la letra

Alright, alright
That's what I'm talkin' about
Now, everyone give it up for the maid of honor
Angelica Schuyler
A toast to the groom (To the groom, to the groom, to the groom)
To the bride (To the bride, to the bride, to the bride)
From your sister (Angelica, Angelica, Angelica)
Who is always by your side (By your side, by your side)
To your union (To the union, to the revolution)
And the hope that you provide (You provide, you provide)
May you always (Always)
Be satisfied (Rewind)
Rewind, rewind
Helpless, sky's, sky's
Drownin' in em
Drownin', rewind
I remember that night I just might (Rewind)
I remember that night I just might (Rewind)
I remember that night, I remember that–
I remember that night, I just might regret that night for the rest of my days
I remember those soldier boys tripping over themselves to win our praise
I remember that dreamlike candlelight like a dream that you can't quite place
But Alexander, I'll never forget the first time I saw your face
I have never been the same
Intelligent eyes in a hunger-pang frame
And when you said "Hi", I forgot my dang name
Set my heart aflame, every part aflame
This is not a game
You strike me as a woman who has never been satisfied
I'm sure I don't know what you mean, you forget yourself
You're like me, I'm never satisfied
Is that right?
I've never been satisfied
My name is Angelica Schuyler
Alexander Hamilton
Where's your family from?
Unimportant, there's a million things I haven't done
But just you wait, just you wait
So, so, so
So this is what it feels like to match wits with someone at your level
What the hell is the catch?
It's the feeling of freedom, of seein' the light
It's Ben Franklin with a key and a kite
You see it, right?
The conversation lasted two minutes
Maybe three minutes, everything we said in total agreement
It's a dream and it's a bit of a dance
A bit of a posture, it's a bit of a stance
He's a bit of a flirt, but I'ma give it a chance
I asked about his family, did you see his answer?
His hands started fidgeting, he looked askance
He's penniless, he's flying by the seat of his pants
Handsome, boy, does he know it
Peach fuzz, and he can't even grow it
I wanna take him far away from this place
Then I turn and see my sister's face and she is...
Helpless
And I know she is
Helpless
And her eyes are just
Helpless
And I realize
Three fundamental truths at the exact same time
Where are you taking me?
I'm about to change your life
Then, by all means, lead the way
Number one
I'm a girl in a world in which my only job is to marry rich
My father has no sons so I'm the one who has to social climb for one
So I'm the oldest and the wittiest and the gossip in New York City is insidious
And Alexander is penniless
Ha! That doesn't mean I want him any less
Elizabeth Schuyler, it's a pleasure to meet you
Schuyler?
My sister
Number two
He's after me 'cause I'm a Schuyler sister, that elevates his status
I'd have to be naïve to set that aside
Maybe that is why I introduce him to Eliza, now that's his bride
Nice going, Angelica, he was right, you will never be satisfied
Thank you for all your service
If it takes fighting a war for us to meet, it will have been worth it
I'll leave you to it
Number three
I know my sister like I know my own mind
You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind
If I tell her that I love him she'd be silently resigned, he'd be mine
She would say, "I'm fine"
She'd be lying
But when I fantasize at night it's Alexander's eyes
As I romanticize what might have been if I hadn't sized him up so quickly
At least my dear Eliza's his wife
At least I keep his eyes in my life
To the groom (To the groom, to the groom, to the groom)
To the bride (To the bride, to the bride, to the bride)
From your sister (Angelica, Angelica, Angelica)
Who is always by your side (By your side, by your side)
To your union (To the union, to the revolution)
And the hope that you provide (You provide, you provide)
May you always (Always)
Be satisfied (Be satisfied, be satisfied, be satisfied)
And I know (Be satisfied, be satisfied, be satisfied)
She'll be happy as his bride (Be satisfied, be satisfied, be satisfied)
And I know (Be satisfied, be satisfied, be satisfied)
He will never be satisfied
I will never be satisfied



Freyocon Villanueva

All right, all right, that's what I'm talking about!
Now, everyone give it up
For the maid of honor, Angelica Schuyler!
A toast to the groom!
(To the groom, to the groom, to the groom)
To the bride (to the bride!)
(To the bride, to the bride)
From your sister
(Angelica, Angelica, Angelica)
Who is always by your side
(By your side, by your side)
To your union (to the union, to the revolution!)
And the hope that you provide
(You provide, you provide)
May you always (always)
Be satisfied (rewind)
Rewind, rewind, rewind
Rewind, rewind, rewind
Helpless, skies... skies
Helpless, drowning... drowning
Rewind (Rewind)
I remember that night, I just might (rewind)
I remember that night, I just might (rewind)
I remember that night
I remember that-
I remember that night, I just might
Regret that night for the rest of my days
I remember those soldier boys
Tripping over themselves to win our praise
I remember that dreamlike candlelight
Like a dream that you can't quite place
But Alexander, I'll never forget the first time I saw your face
I have never been the same
Intelligent eyes in a hunger-pang frame
And when you said "Hi, " I forgot my dang name
Set my heart aflame, ev'ry part aflame
This is not a game
You strike me as a woman who has never been satisfied
I'm sure I don't know what you mean
You forget yourself
You're like me, I'm never satisfied
Is that right?
I have never been satisfied
My name is Angelica Schuyler
Alexander Hamilton
Where's your family from?
Unimportant, there's a million things I haven't done
Just you wait, just you wait
So so so
So this is what it feels like to match wits
With someone at your level! what the hell is the catch?
It's the feeling of freedom, of seeing the light
It's Ben Franklin with a key and a kite
You see it right?
The conversation lasted two minutes, maybe three minutes
Everything we said in total agreement
It's a dream and it's a bit of a dance
A bit of a posture, it's a bit of a stance
He's a bit of a flirt, but I'mma give it a chance
I asked about his fam'ly, did you see his answer?
His hands started fidgeting, he looked askance
He's penniless, he's flying by the seat of his pants
Handsome, boy does he know it
Peach fuzz and he can't even grow it
I wanna take him far away from this place
Then I turn and see my sister's face and she is
Helpless
And I know she is
Helpless
And her eyes are just
Helpless
And I realize
Where are you taking me?
I'm about to change your life
Then by all means, lead the way
(Number one!)
I'm a girl in a world in which
My only job is to marry rich
My father has no sons so I'm the one who has to social climb for one
So I'm the oldest and the wittiest and the gossip in New York City is insidious
And Alexander is penniless
Ha, that doesn't mean I want him any less
Elizabeth Schuyler, it's a pleasure to meet you
Schuyler? My sister
He's after me because I'm a Schuyler sister
That elevates his status
I'd have to be naive to set that aside
Maybe that is why I introduce him to Eliza
Now that's his bride
Nice going Angelica, he was right, you will never be satisfied
Thank you for all your service
If it takes fighting a war for us to meet, it will have been worth it
I'll leave you to it
I know my sister like I know my own mind
You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind
If I tell her that I love him she'd be silently resigned
He'd be mine
She would say "I'm fine", she'd be lying
But when I fantasize at night, it's Alexander's eyes
As I romanticize what might have been if I hadn't sized
Him up so quickly
At least my dear Eliza's his wife
At least I keep his eyes in my life
To the groom!
(To the groom, to the groom, to the groom)
To the bride!
(To the bride, to the bride, to the bride)
From your sister
(Angelica, Angelica)
Who is always by your side
(By your side, by your side)
To your union! (To the union, to the revolution)
And the hope that you provide
(You provide, you provide)
May you always (always)
Be satisfied (satisfied, satisfied, satisfied)
And I know (be satisfied, be satisfied, be satisfied)
She'll be happy as his bride (satisfied, satisfied, satisfied)
And I know (be satisfied, satisfied, satisfied, satisfied)
He will never be satisfied
I will never be satisfied



emma schooner

yeah...poor Peggy.

Angelica and Eliza are onstage, singing:
ANGELICAAAAA.......ELIZAAAAAAA...
Peggy rushes onstage, pushing her sisters off and into the crowd:
AND...catches breath...PEGGYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

backstage:
Peggy: why didn't you tell me you guys were going to sing!?!?! I would have helped
Angelica: very quietly because you would have taken over....like you did just now..
Eliza: Uhhhhh.....we..thought..you were......um....BUSY! yes! We points at Angelica and herself thought you were busy!!! Sorry...we'll tell you...next time...
Angelica: very quietly...no we won't...
Peggy: OKAY! :D leaves
Angelica: LOOK WHAT YOU DID ELIZA!!!!
Eliza: WHAT!?!? SHE IS OUR SISITER!!!!


This is what happened in my mind...sorry Peggy.....



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Cherry MallowTM

Did anyone notice that in 'Helpless', when Angelica said "I'll leave you to it." She sounded a bit conflicted with herself, and just forced a smile and a reply to keep her sister happy.

Yet here, in 'Satisfied', she sounds so confident and sure that she managed to convince herself and everyone that everything was okay.

It's like Eliza noticed something, but shrugged it off.

Lybertee Rodriquez - Softball

Nice

Minerva McGonagall

I KNOW RIGHT

Rea !

Wow...i have never noticed it...;_;

Cubbby Renee-Arthur Rodda

OMG SO TRUE

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Snomflakes

Angelica: gives up her chance with Alexander to make Eliza happy

Alexander: upsets Eliza by cheating on her

Angelica: "are you fucking kidding me"

thibautisserant

There's a morale in this.
You can't plan life when it comes to human emotions. So future be damned, seize what feels right, no one knows how things will play out.

PurpleNuggets

Ikr she says “you will never find anyone as trusting or as kind” excuse me maam, YOURSELF

Aphrodite

ngl if it was angelica dear old ham married, she would have absolutely lit into him when he cheated, which i would 100% watch

PokeGal LA

DEADASS-

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