Helpless
Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast) Lyrics

Ooh, I do, I do (hey, hey, hey)
I am deeply in love and committed to you

I do, I do (hey, hey, hey)
I am affirming my love and commitment to you

Hey (hey, hey, hey)
Expression of excitement and happiness

Ooh, I do, I do (hey, hey, hey)
I am deeply in love and committed to you

I do, I do (hey, hey, hey, hey)
I am affirming my love and commitment to you

Boy, you got me helpless
I am completely captivated and powerless because of my love for you

Look into your eyes and the sky's the limit
When I gaze into your eyes, I feel an infinite world of possibilities and potential

I'm helpless
I am completely overcome by my love for you

Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em
I am completely defeated and overwhelmed by my feelings for you

I have never been the type to try and grab the spotlight
I have always been someone who prefers to stay in the background and avoid attention

We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night
We were at a lively event with some rebellious individuals on a warm evening

Laughin' at my sister as she's dazzling the room
I was laughing at my sister who was captivating everyone in the room with her charm and presence

Then you walked in and my heart went boom
But then you entered the room and my heart suddenly raced with excitement

Tryin' to catch your eye from the side of the ballroom
I was attempting to get your attention from a distance on the side of the ballroom

Everybody's dancin' and the band's top volume
Everyone was dancing energetically and the band was playing at its highest volume

Grind to the rhythm as we wine and dine
We were dancing intimately and enjoying a lavish meal

Grab my sister, and whisper, Yo, this one's mine
I seized the opportunity and whispered to my sister that you were the one I wanted

(Ooh) my sister made her way across the room to you
My sister confidently approached you, crossing the room

And I got nervous, thinking, what's she gonna do? (Ooh)
I became anxious, wondering what my sister's intentions were

She grabs you by the arm, I'm thinkin', I'm through (ooh)
She takes hold of your arm, and I fear that I've lost my chance

Then you look back at me and suddenly I'm helpless
But then you turn your gaze back to me, and I feel completely helpless once again

Oh, look at those eyes, oh (look into your eyes and the sky's the limit)
Oh, the beauty and depth in your eyes is indescribable

I'm helpless, I know
I am aware of my helplessness and vulnerability in my love for you

(Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em)
I am completely overwhelmed and consumed by my emotions

(Helpless) I'm so into you
I am deeply and intensely infatuated with you

(Look into your eyes and the sky's the limit) I am so into you
When I gaze into your eyes, I feel an overwhelming desire and an endless range of possibilities

I'm helpless
I am completely powerless and entranced by you

I know I'm down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em
I am fully aware that I am defeated and overwhelmed by my emotions

Where are you taking me?
I am curious about the direction you are leading me

I'm about to change your life
I am confident that I am going to have a profound impact on your life

Then by all means, lead the way
I gladly invite you to lead me wherever you desire

Elizabeth Schuyler
My name is Elizabeth Schuyler

It's a pleasure to meet you
I am delighted to make your acquaintance

Schuyler?
Is that your last name?

My sister
The person you saw me conversing with earlier is my sister

Thank you for all your service
I express gratitude for your dedication and contribution

If it takes fighting a war for us to meet, it will have been worth it
If the circumstances of war were necessary for our paths to cross, then it would be a worthwhile sacrifice

I'll leave you to it
I will let you continue with your conversation and tasks

One week later
After a week has passed

I'm writin' a letter nightly
Every night, I am writing a letter

Now my life gets better, every letter that you write me
Each letter you write to me brings joy and improves my life

Laughin' at my sister, 'cause she wants to form a harem
I find amusement in my sister's desire to have multiple romantic partners

I'm just sayin', if you really loved me, you would share him (ha!)
I am jokingly suggesting that my sister should share her romantic interest with me if she truly loves me

Two weeks later
After two weeks have passed

In the living room stressin'
Feeling anxious and worried in the living room

My father's stone-faced
My father's expression is serious and emotionless

While you're asking for his blessin'
Meanwhile, you are seeking his approval

I'm dying inside, as you wine and dine
Internally, I am suffering while you enjoy a meal

And I'm tryin' not to cry
I am making an effort to hold back my tears

'Cause there's nothing that your mind can't do
I believe that you are capable of achieving anything with your intelligence and abilities

My father makes his way across the room to you (ooh)
My father approaches you, navigating through the room

I panic for a second, thinking we're through (ooh)
For a brief moment, I become anxious, fearing that our relationship is in jeopardy

But then he shakes your hand and says, 'Be true' (ooh)
However, he extends his hand to shake yours and advises you to be honest and faithful

And you turn back to me, smiling, and I'm (helpless)
You then return your attention to me, wearing a smile, and I once again feel powerless and captivated

Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em
I am completely defeated and overwhelmed by my feelings for you

(Helpless) that boy is mine, that boy is mine
I assert that you belong to me, that you are mine

(Look into your eyes and the sky's the limit)
When I look into your eyes, I feel like anything is possible

(I'm helpless) I'm so helpless
I am completely powerless and vulnerable in my love for you

Down for the count (woo) and I'm drownin' in 'em
I am defeated and overwhelmed by my emotions

Eliza, I don't have a dollar to my name
Eliza, I am currently broke and have no money

An acre of land, a troop to command, a dollop of fame
I don't possess vast wealth, property, or a position of power and influence

All I have's my honor, a tolerance for pain
However, all I have is my integrity and the ability to endure hardships

A couple of college credits and my top-notch brain
I only have a few college credits and my intelligence as my valuable assets

Insane, your family brings out a different side of me
Being around your family has revealed a new aspect of my personality

Peggy confides in me, Angelica tried to take a bite of me
Peggy shares her secrets with me, and Angelica shows romantic interest in me

No stress, my love for you is never in doubt
I have no doubts or reservations about my love for you

We'll get a little place in Harlem and we'll figure it out
We will find a small residence in Harlem and solve any challenges together

I've been livin' without a family since I was a child
I have been living without a family since I was young

My father left, my mother died, I grew up buckwild
My father abandoned me, my mother passed away, and I had a rebellious upbringing

But I'll never forget my mother's face, that was real
However, I have vivid memories of my mother's face, which are precious to me

And long as I'm alive, Eliza, swear to God you'll never feel so
As long as I am alive, I promise that you will never experience such vulnerability and helplessness, Eliza

(Helpless) I do, I do, I do, I do
I genuinely and emphatically commit myself to you

Eliza
Addressing Eliza, expressing affection

I do, I do, I do, I do
I reaffirm my commitment and love for you

I never felt so (hey)
I have never experienced such intense emotions before

(Yeah, yeah) I'm down for the count
I am completely defeated and overwhelmed

Said I'm down for the count, I'm
Indeed, I am defeated and overwhelmed

Yo, my life is gon' be fine 'cause Eliza's in it (helpless)
My life will be wonderful because Eliza is a part of it

I look into your eyes and the sky's the limit, I'm (helpless)
When I gaze into your eyes, I feel like there are endless possibilities, and I am helplessly captivated

Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em
I am completely defeated and consumed by my emotions

In New York, you can be a new man
In New York, you have the opportunity to reinvent yourself and become someone different

Helpless
Feeling powerless and overwhelmed by love