The Story of Tonight
Lin-Manuel Miranda Anthony Ramos Daveed Diggs Okieriete Onaodowan & Original Broadway Cast of Ha 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.
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 lyrics to "The Story of Tonight" from the musical Hamilton are a declaration of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The singer acknowledges that they may not live to see the success and freedom they are fighting for, but they are willing to join the fight nonetheless. They encourage their peers to continue to raise a glass to freedom and to the four of them, the main characters of the musical who are fighting for their cause. They believe that their story will be told and remembered by their children and future generations.
The repetition of the phrase "Let's have another round tonight" serves as a reminder that the fight for freedom and justice is ongoing and that they must continue to gather strength and hope wherever they can find it, even if it's in a moment of celebration and camaraderie. The mention of the "four of us" also emphasizes the importance of solidarity and unity in their fight.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Story of Tonight" are a call to arms for those fighting for what is right, a message of hope that their efforts will not be forgotten and that their story will be told for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I may not live to see our glory!
Although I might not live to witness the results of our efforts, I am willing to fight for our cause.
But I will gladly join the fight!
I am willing to participate in the struggle to achieve the goal, regardless of the outcome.
And when our children tell our story...
In the future, when our descendants recount our history...
They'll tell the story of tonight.
...they will talk about this very moment as a significant turning point.
Let's have another round tonight.
Let's celebrate our present triumphs and comradeship by raising our glasses again.
Raise a glass to freedom,
Let's make a toast to the notion of liberty,
Something they can never take away,
which can never be confiscated or suppressed,
no matter what they tell you.
regardless of what they try to convince you of.
Raise a glass to the four of us.
Let's also acknowledge the four of us who are here together right now (as a representation of a larger group).
Tomorrow there'll be more of us.
It is inevitable that our numbers will grow.
Telling the story of tonight.
Then, in the future, they will be the ones who narrate the story of tonight.
They'll tell the story of tonight.
Their account will be a testimony of our triumphs and struggles on this momentous night.
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.