Blow Us All Away
Anthony Ramos Ariana DeBose Sasha Hutchings & Ephraim Sykes Lyrics


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Meet the latest graduate of King's College
I prob'ly shouldn't brag, but, dag, I amaze and astonish
The scholars say I got the same virtuosity and brains as my pops
The ladies say my brain's not where the resemblance stops
I'm only nineteen but my mind is older
Gotta be my own man, like my father, but bolder
I shoulder his legacy with pride, I used to hear him say
That someday I would (blow us all away!)

Ladies, I'm lookin for a Mr. George Eacker
Made a speech last week, our Fourth of July speaker
He disparaged my father's legacy in front of a crowd
I can't have that, I'm making my father proud

I saw him just up Broadway a couple of blocks, he was goin' to see a play
Well, I'll go visit his box (god, you're a fox!)
And y'all look pretty good in ya' frocks
How 'bout when I get back, we all strip down to our socks? (ooh, okay!)

Blow us all away

George (shh!) George! (shh, I'm tryin' to watch the show!)

Ya shoulda watched your mouth before you talked about my father though
I didn't say anything that wasn't true
Your father's a scoundrel, and so, it seems, are you

(Ooh!) It's like that?
Yeah, I don't fool around, I'm not your little schoolboy friends
Well, see you on the dueling ground
That is, unless you wanna step outside and go now
I know where to find you, piss off, I'm watchin' this show now

Pops, if you had only heard the shit he said about you
I doubt you would have let it slide and I was not about to (slow down!)
I came to ask you for advice, this is my very first duel
They don't exactly cover this subject in boarding school

Did your friends attempt to negotiate a peace?
He refused to apologize, we had to let the peace talks cease
Where is this happening?
Across the river, in Jersey
Everything is legal in New Jersey!

Alright, so this is what you're gonna do
Stand there like a man until Eacker is in front of you
When the time comes, fire your weapon in the air
This will put an end to the whole affair

But what if he decides to shoot? Then I'm a goner
No, he'll follow suit if he's truly a man of honor
To take someone's life, that is something you can't shake
Philip, your mother can't take another heartbreak

Father!
Promise me
You don't want this young man's blood on your conscience
Okay, I promise

Come back home when you're done
Take my guns, be smart, make me proud, son

My name is Philip
I am a poet
And I'm a little nervous, but I can't show it
I'm sorry, I'm a Hamilton with pride
You talk about my father, I cannot let it slide
Mister Eacker, how was the rest of your show?

I'd rather skip the pleasantries, let's go
Grab your pistol (confer with your men)
The duel will commence after we count to ten (count to ten!)

Look 'em in the eye, aim no higher
Summon all the courage you require
Then slowly and clearly aim your gun towards the sky





(One-two-three-four-five-six-seven!)

Overall Meaning

The song Blow Us All Away is from the hit Broadway musical Hamilton and is sung by the character Philip Hamilton, the son of Alexander Hamilton. In the song, Philip graduates from King's College and boasts about his intelligence and legacy. He then sets out to defend his father's honor after a speech disparaging him is made by George Eacker on Fourth of July. The two men agree to a duel in New Jersey, and Philip seeks advice from his father before the confrontation takes place. The emotional song is a portrayal of familial love and devotion but ultimately ends in heartbreak as Philip tragically dies in the duel.


Throughout the song, we see a young man trying to prove his worth and defend the legacy of his father, who he truly admires. Philip's character represents the grit and determination that the founding fathers of America had to possess. The song also depicts the tragic end to Philip's life, paralleling Alexander Hamilton's own untimely death. The lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy as Philip says goodbye to his family and prepares for the duel. It is a gripping portrayal of the bravery of a young soldier who met his demise in the field of honor.


Line by Line Meaning

Meet the latest graduate of King's College
Introducing myself, a recent graduate of King's College


I prob'ly shouldn't brag, but, dag, I amaze and astonish
I hate to boast, but I am truly astonishing


The scholars say I got the same virtuosity and brains as my pops
Experts say I am just as talented and intelligent as my father


The ladies say my brain's not where the resemblance stops
Women recognize that I possess more than just my father's brains


I'm only nineteen but my mind is older
Though I am young, my experiences have aged me beyond my years


Gotta be my own man, like my father, but bolder
I aspire to be my own person, but with my father's courage and daring


I shoulder his legacy with pride, I used to hear him say
I proudly carry on my father's legacy, just as he used to tell me


That someday I would (blow us all away!)
My father always believed that I would surpass even his own achievements


Ladies, I'm lookin for a Mr. George Eacker
Addressing the women, I am in search of a man named George Eacker


Made a speech last week, our Fourth of July speaker
He recently gave a speech on the Fourth of July as a guest speaker


He disparaged my father's legacy in front of a crowd
He spoke poorly about my father's reputation in front of an audience


I can't have that, I'm making my father proud
I cannot let that insult stand, as I want to honor my father's name


I saw him just up Broadway a couple of blocks, he was goin' to see a play
I spotted him walking up Broadway, heading to a theater production


Well, I'll go visit his box (god, you're a fox!)
I plan to visit his private seating area, as I am determined


And y'all look pretty good in ya' frocks
Making a playful flirtation to the ladies in the audience


How 'bout when I get back, we all strip down to our socks? (ooh, okay!)
Suggesting a more intimate gathering with the ladies after the confrontation


George (shh!) George! (shh, I'm tryin' to watch the show!)
Quietly trying to get George's attention during a theater performance


Ya shoulda watched your mouth before you talked about my father though
You should have thought before speaking against my father


I didn't say anything that wasn't true
I only spoke the truth about your father's reputation


Your father's a scoundrel, and so, it seems, are you
Your father was dishonest, and it seems you are following in his footsteps


It's like that?
Are you seriously challenging me?


Yeah, I don't fool around, I'm not your little schoolboy friends
I am not one to play games or be intimidated, unlike your friends


Well, see you on the dueling ground
We will settle this dispute with a duel


That is, unless you wanna step outside and go now
We could also settle this matter right now outside the theater


I know where to find you, piss off, I'm watchin' this show now
I am not intimidated by your threats and will watch the show until it's over


Pops, if you had only heard the shit he said about you
Father, if only you knew the derogatory things he said about you


I doubt you would have let it slide and I was not about to (slow down!)
I know you would not have tolerated such insults, and neither will I


I came to ask you for advice, this is my very first duel
I seek your counsel in preparation for my first duel


They don't exactly cover this subject in boarding school
I was not taught dueling etiquette in my education


Did your friends attempt to negotiate a peace?
Did your friends try to settle this dispute peacefully?


He refused to apologize, we had to let the peace talks cease
George would not apologize, so we were forced to abandon negotiations


Where is this happening?
Where is the location of this duel?


Across the river, in Jersey
The duel is taking place in New Jersey, across the river


Everything is legal in New Jersey!
A humorous remark about how the legality of certain actions in New Jersey


Alright, so this is what you're gonna do
Here is my advice and plan of action


Stand there like a man until Eacker is in front of you
Remain in position until George is standing in front of you


When the time comes, fire your weapon in the air
At the appropriate time, shoot your gun into the sky


This will put an end to the whole affair
This will signal that the duel is over and the dispute has been settled


But what if he decides to shoot? Then I'm a goner
What if George chooses to shoot me instead, and I die?


No, he'll follow suit if he's truly a man of honor
I believe George will also shoot into the sky, as a man of honor


To take someone's life, that is something you can't shake
Killing someone is a traumatic experience that stays with you forever


Philip, your mother can't take another heartbreak
I do not want to put your mother through the pain of losing another family member


Father!
Addressing my father again


Promise me
Make me a vow


You don't want this young man's blood on your conscience
You do not want to bear the guilt of killing a young man


Okay, I promise
I vow to follow your advice


Come back home when you're done
Return home safely after the duel is over


Take my guns, be smart, make me proud, son
Take my guns, use them wisely, and make me proud, my son


My name is Philip
Introducing myself again


I am a poet
Stating my profession as a poet


And I'm a little nervous, but I can't show it
Admitting my anxiety, but trying not to display it


I'm sorry, I'm a Hamilton with pride
Expressing my pride in being a Hamilton, despite my nervousness


You talk about my father, I cannot let it slide
I cannot let insults against my father go unaddressed


Mister Eacker, how was the rest of your show?
Addressing George before the duel begins with a sarcastic question


I'd rather skip the pleasantries, let's go
George is eager to begin the duel and skips over small talk


Grab your pistol (confer with your men)
Preparing for the gun duel by confirming readiness with seconds


The duel will commence after we count to ten (count to ten!)
The seconds will count to ten before signaling for the duel to begin


Look 'em in the eye, aim no higher
Directly and confidently face your opponent and aim at their torso


Summon all the courage you require
Gathering all the bravery needed to face such a situation


Then slowly and clearly aim your gun towards the sky
Raise your gun steadily and aim it towards the sky before firing


(One-two-three-four-five-six-seven!)
Counting along with the seconds before taking the shot




Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Khary Kimani Turner, Christopher E. Martin, Albert Johnson, Kejuan Waliek Muchita

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Orielle Aloysia

His name is Philip
He is a poet
And he's heading to heaven
Because George Eacker only counted to seven.

-Un_Canny-

Oh damn

ariivib3z

Thats deep

XKaizenX TV

Bro can't say anything bout Hamilton if he can only count to 7

Idfk anymore

@XKaizenX TV they never said he can only count to 7 they said he only counted to 7. Thereā€™s a difference /nm

payphone quarters

Omg you literally ruined meeee

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Mac Maughan

When I saw Hamilton, during the ā€œeverythingā€™s legal in New Jersey partā€, when they said that they looked at the audience making it even funnier

Cragon

Pfft

Ur local koolaid lover

Legends say that those to girls are still waiting for Philip to come back.

name changer m/w atsu!!

In real life, the duel happened months after they "stripped down to their socks". Luckily, they didn't wait that long, but it still must've been sad when he died.

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