The Story of Tonight
Hamilton Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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I may not live to see our glory
But I will gladly join the fight
But I will gladly join the fight
And when our children tell our story
And when our children tell our story
They'll tell the story of tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Let's have another round tonight
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
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
Telling the story of tonight
They'll tell the story of tonight
Raise a glass to freedom
Something they can never take away
No matter what they tell you
Let's have another round tonight
Raise a glass to the four of us
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
Telling the story of tonight
Let's have another round tonight
They'll tell the story of tonight
Raise a glass to freedom
They'll tell the story of tonight
Raise a glass to freedom
They'll tell the story of tonight
They'll tell the story of tonight
"The Story of Tonight" is a song from the hit musical Hamilton, which premiered on Broadway in 2015. The song is sung by four of the main characters; Alexander Hamilton, John Laurens, Hercules Mulligan, and the Marquis de Lafayette, and serves as a celebration of their friendship and shared ideals. The song's central message is that even though the characters may not live to see their ultimate goal of freedom and equality for all, they are willing to fight for it nonetheless.
The repeated line "I may not live to see our glory, but I will gladly join the fight" encapsulates this idea of selflessness and dedication to a cause greater than oneself. The characters recognize that they may not live to see the fruits of their labor, but they are willing to work tirelessly to create a better future for their children and subsequent generations. The chorus highlights the joy and camaraderie that accompanies their shared mission, and encourages them to raise a glass to freedom and to the four of them.
The use of repetition throughout the song reinforces the importance of these themes and the unity of the characters. The final lines of the song, "They'll tell the story of tonight/Raise a glass to freedom", emphasize the idea that their actions will be remembered and celebrated, and that their fight for freedom and equality will continue.
Line by Line Meaning
I may not live to see our glory
I may not survive to see the success of our efforts.
But I will gladly join the fight
But I am still willing to participate in the struggle.
And when our children tell our story
Years later, when our descendants talk about this time in history,
They'll tell the story of tonight
they'll remember our actions and achievements from this evening.
Let's have another round tonight
Let's drink more together in celebration.
Raise a glass to freedom
Let's drink to our fight for liberty.
Something they can never take away
And no one can ever rob us of this ideal.
No matter what they tell you
Regardless of what misinformation is spread,
Raise a glass to the four of us
Let's drink to the four of us who are together and loyal.
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
Tomorrow, we will have more allies in our fight.
Telling the story of tonight
And they will also share this epic tale with others.
They'll tell the story of tonight
They'll share the story of our celebration and triumph.
Raise a glass to freedom
Let's drink to the success of our movement.
They'll tell the story of tonight
And this discussion of our accomplishment will continue.
Raise a glass to freedom
Let's drink to our ultimate victory.
They'll tell the story of tonight
And future generations will commemorate this historic moment.
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
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@youngscrappyhistorynerd6390
I think, historically, Laurens was the perfect person to sing “Raise a glass to freedom”. He supported abolition and tried to get Congress to make a black battalion multiple times. In his line, he is talking about freedom for all. Lin did a wonderful job on this musical.
@slimetank394
they can't take away his freedom
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so they take his life Instead
@StillSkrilla
Also I think the character playing him was best suited for the notes.
@urfavlayla04
wasnt he a slave trader
@Therealjjinxed_turtle
@@urfavlayla04 no, his father, Henry Laurens was.
@urfavlayla04
@@Therealjjinxed_turtle oh ye
@ANNEKE1999
0:27
A nice detail.
Hamilton, Mulligan any Lafayette survive the war. Laurens doesn't. That's why he's standing "on the other side".
@taartopdekers4926
B-but he died at the end of act 1-
@dopsii1364
@@taartopdekers4926 I think they mean like foreshadowing
@missa9927
Also if you notice he's almost standing in the same position when he dies, singing the same song