You'll Be Back
Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton Lyrics


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You say
The price of my love's not a price that you're willing to pay
You cry
In your tea, which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by
Why so sad?
Remember, we made an arrangement when you went away
Now you're making me mad
Remember, despite our estrangement, I'm your man

You'll be back, soon you'll see
You'll remember you belong to me
You'll be back, time will tell
You'll remember that I served you well
Oceans rise, empires fall
We have seen each other through it all
And when push comes to shove
I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love

Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da
Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Da-da, dat, dat, da

You say our love is draining and you can't go on
You'll be the one complaining when I am gone
And no, don't change the subject
'Cause you're my favorite subject
My sweet, submissive subject
My loyal, royal subject
Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever

You'll be back
Like before
I will fight the fight and win the war
For your love
For your praise
And I'll love you 'til my dying days
When you're gone, I'll go mad
So don't throw away this thing we had
'Cause when push comes to shove
I will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love

Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da
Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Da-da, dat, everybody!

Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da




Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Da-da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da

Overall Meaning

"You'll Be Back" is a song performed by King George III in the musical Hamilton. In this song, King George addresses the American colonies, reflecting on the relationship between Great Britain and its colonies during the American Revolution.


The lyrics highlight King George's delusion and arrogance, as he cannot comprehend why the colonies would want to separate from Britain and be independent. He begins by reminding the colonies that they made an arrangement and he expects them to comply with it. He expresses his frustration at their sadness and tries to assert his dominance by claiming that the colonies belong to him.


The chorus, "You'll be back, soon you'll see. You'll remember you belong to me," illustrates King George's self-assuredness and belief that the colonies will ultimately come back under British rule. He believes that time will reveal the error of their decision to rebel and that they will remember the benefits of being under British authority.


The song also showcases King George's possessiveness and controlling nature towards the colonies. He sees them as his subjects and expects unwavering loyalty. He threatens to use force, depicted with the line, "I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love," emphasizing his determination to reclaim their allegiance.


In the second verse, King George dismisses the colonies' complaints about the draining nature of their relationship. He simply states that they will miss him when he's gone and that he will continue fighting for their love and praise. He even suggests that he is willing to go to extreme measures to maintain control, proclaiming, "I will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love."


Overall, "You'll Be Back" serves as a satirical portrayal of King George III's perspective and attitude towards the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, showcasing his arrogance, delusion, and refusal to accept their desire for independence.


Line by Line Meaning

You say
You express


The price of my love's not a price that you're willing to pay
The value I place on my affection is not acceptable to you


You cry
You weep


In your tea, which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by
You discard your tears by throwing them into the ocean upon witnessing my departure


Why so sad?
What is the reason for your sorrow?


Remember, we made an arrangement when you went away
Recall that we established an agreement during your absence


Now you're making me mad
Presently, you are provoking my anger


Remember, despite our estrangement, I'm your man
Recall that, although we are separated, I am still your devoted partner


You'll be back, soon you'll see
You will return, it will not be long until you realize


You'll remember you belong to me
You will recall that you are my possession


You'll be back, time will tell
You will return, the passage of time will reveal this


You'll remember that I served you well
You will recall the faithful service I provided to you


Oceans rise, empires fall
Seas may surge, and mighty dynasties may crumble


We have seen each other through it all
Together, we have weathered all adversities


And when push comes to shove
When faced with conflict or challenge


I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love
I will dispatch a heavily equipped military unit to reaffirm the depth of my affection


Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Vocalization


Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da
Vocalization


You say our love is draining and you can't go on
You claim that our love is depleting and you are unable to continue


You'll be the one complaining when I am gone
You will be the individual who voices grievances once I have departed


And no, don't change the subject
Furthermore, refrain from diverting the topic


'Cause you're my favorite subject
Because you are my most cherished focus of attention


My sweet, submissive subject
My endearing, obedient subject


My loyal, royal subject
My dedicated, regal subject


Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever
Eternally


Like before
As previously


I will fight the fight and win the war
I shall engage in the struggle and emerge victorious


For your love
In pursuit of your affection


For your praise
In order to obtain your admiration


And I'll love you 'til my dying days
I will adore you until the end of my existence


When you're gone, I'll go mad
In your absence, I shall lose my sanity


So don't throw away this thing we had
Hence, refrain from discarding the relationship we once shared


I will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love
I am willing to eliminate your loved ones as a means of emphasizing the intensity of my affection


Everybody!
All individuals present!


Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Vocalization


Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da
Vocalization


Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Vocalization


Da-da, dat, everybody!
Vocalization


Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da
Vocalization


Da-da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da
Vocalization




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda

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