Satisfied lyrics
Satisfied
[LAURENS]
Alright, alright. That’s what I’m talkin’ about!
Now everyone give it up for the maid of honor
Angelica Schuyler!
[ANGELICA, + MEN & WOMEN]
A toast to the groom!
To the groom! (x3)
To the bride! (x4)
[ANGELICA, ELIZA , MEN, & WOMEN]
From your sister
Angelica!
Angelica!
Angelica!
Who is always by your side
By your side!
By your side!
To your union
To the union! To the revolution!
And the hope that you provide
You provide!
You provide!
[ANGELICA, HAMILTON AND MEN, ELIZA AND WOMEN]
May you always... (Always)
Be satisfied (Rewind)
[Recorded Samples]
Rewind, Rewind
Helpless, sky's, sky's
Drownin' in em
Drownin', rewind
I remember that night, I just might (rewind)
I remember that night, I just might (rewind)
I remember that night, I remember that—
[ANGELICA]
I remember that night, I just might
Regret that night for the rest of my days
I remember those soldier boys
Tripping over themselves to win our praise
I remember that dreamlike candlelight
Like a dream that you can’t quite place
But Alexander, I’ll never forget the first
Time I saw your face
I have never been the same
Intelligent eyes in a hunger-pang frame
And when you said “Hi,” I forgot my dang name
Set my heart aflame, ev’ry part aflame
[FULL COMPANY]
This is not a game…
[HAMILTON]
You strike me as a woman who has never been satisfied
[ANGELICA]
I’m sure I don’t know what you mean. You forget yourself
[HAMILTON]
You’re like me. I’m never satisfied
[ANGELICA]
Is that right?
[HAMILTON]
I have never been satisfied
[ANGELICA]
My name is Angelica Schuyler
[HAMILTON]
Alexander Hamilton
[ANGELICA]
Where’s your fam’ly from?
[HAMILTON]
Unimportant. There’s a million things I haven’t done but
Just you wait, just you wait…
[ANGELICA]
So so so—
So this is what it feels like to match wits
With someone at your level! What the hell is the catch? It’s
The feeling of freedom, of seein’ the light
It’s Ben Franklin with a key and a kite! You see it, right?
The conversation lasted two minutes, maybe three minutes
Ev’rything we said in total agreement, it’s
A dream and it’s a bit of a dance
A bit of a posture, it’s a bit of a stance. He’s a
Bit of a flirt, but I’m ‘a give it a chance
I asked about his fam’ly, did you see his answer?
His hands started fidgeting, he looked askance?
He’s penniless, he’s flying by the seat of his pants
Handsome, boy, does he know it!
Peach fuzz, and he can’t even grow it!
I wanna take him far away from this place
Then I turn and see my sister’s face and she is…
[ELIZA]
Helpless…
[ANGELICA]
And I know she is…
[ELIZA]
Helpless…
[ANGELICA]
And her eyes are just…
[ELIZA]
Helpless…
[ANGELICA]
And I realize
[ANGELICA AND COMPANY]
Three fundamental truths at the exact same time…
[HAMILTON]
Where are you taking me?
[ANGELICA]
I’m about to change your life
[HAMILTON]
Then by all means, lead the way
[COMPANY (EXCEPT ANGELICA)]
Number one!
[ANGELICA]
I’m a girl in a world in which
My only job is to marry rich
My father has no sons so I’m the one
Who has to social climb for one
So I’m the oldest and the wittiest and the gossip in
New York City is insidious
And Alexander is penniless
Ha! That doesn’t mean I want him any less
[ELIZA]
Elizabeth Schuyler. It’s a pleasure to meet you
[HAMILTON]
Schuyler?
[ANGELICA]
My sister
[COMPANY]
Number two!
[ANGELICA]
He’s after me cuz I’m a Schuyler sister
That elevates his status, I’d
Have to be naïve to set that aside
Maybe that is why I introduce him to Eliza
Now that’s his bride
Nice going, Angelica, he was right
You will never be satisfied
[ELIZA]
Thank you for all your service
[HAMILTON]
If it takes fighting a war for us to meet, it will have been worth it
[ANGELICA]
I’ll leave you to it
[COMPANY]
Number three!
[ANGELICA]
I know my sister like I know my own mind
You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind
If I tell her that I love him she’d be silently resigned
He’d be mine
She would say, “I’m fine”
[ANGELICA AND COMPANY]
She’d be lying
[ANGELICA]
But when I fantasize at night
It’s Alexander’s eyes
As I romanticize what might
Have been if I hadn’t sized him
Up so quickly
At least my dear Eliza’s his wife;
At least I keep his eyes in my life…
[ANGELICA]
He will never be satisfied
I will never be satisfied
[ANGELICA, ALL MEN (EXCEPT HAMILTON), ALL WOMEN (EXCEPT ELIZA)]
To the groom! (x4)
To the bride! (x4)
[ANGELICA, ALL MEN, ELIZA AND WOMEN]
From your sister
Angelica! (x3)
Who is always by your side
By your side!
By your side!
To your union
To the union! To the revolution!
And the hope that you provide
You provide!
You provide!
[ANGELICA, HAMILTON AND MEN, ELIZA AND WOMEN]
May you always... (Always)
Be satisfied (x4)
[ANGELICA, MEN, WOMEN]
And I know
Be satisfied (x3)
She'll be happy as his bride
Be satisfied (x4)
And I know
Be satisfied (x4)
He will never be satisfied
I will never be satisfied
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SONG DESCRIPTION:
In Hamilton: A Revolution, the line "I remember that night I just might" is added to make the audience feel like they are rewinding back to the previous scene. The line was added because Anthony Ramos, Laurens' actor, says it all the time and makes it funny. Historically, Laurens was stuck in Pennsylvania during Hamilton's wedding. He wrote to Laurens that he would invite him to Albany to be witness to the final consummation.
Eliza and Alexander were married in December 1780. Angelica, the maid of honor, is called a "maid of honor" and referred to by her maiden name. It is tradition at a wedding for the maid of honor to toast the groom, the best man to toast the bride, and the bride's parents to toast the marriage and the couple. Angelica keeps this promise throughout the show, returning to Eliza and Alexander many times throughout Act II.
The staccato chant of "revolution" sounds similar to the same word in "La Vie Boheme B" from Rent. This line could be taken two different ways: it represents the hope Hamilton and Eliza represent for the future of the country and flatters Hamilton's political ambitions. The line also acknowledges Angelica's attraction to Alexander, which could be taken as a slight jab at their relationship that never happened.
The interlude to "Helpless" gives the actors and stage time to reset the scene, with samples from the song and an echo of "Rewind." The counter-clockwise spinning of the stage gives the audience the illusion that they are turning back the clock to the previous scene, as if rewinding on a tape deck or a turntable. The "rewind" echo effect accompanies the actors and ensemble as they physically rewind to "Helpless," suggesting that Angelica falls in love at first sight with Hamilton.
The musical "The King" by Andrew Lloyd Webber uses Alexander Hamilton as its "antagonist" and chief narrator, a nod to classic Andrew Lloyd Webber productions. The show explores themes of illegitimacy, illegitimacy, and a lack of education, with Hamilton's life being a mix of illegitimacy, illegitimacy, and a lack of education.
The last four lines build tension as Angelica becomes entranced by Alexander, highlighting the impossibility of her family's decision to trivialize her marriage opportunities. The line "This is not a game" could be a direct response to Eliza's choice between "Helpless" and "Satisfied," demonstrating how Angelica's marriage carries more weight with its social climb than Eliza's.
Hamilton's line could be taken as a crude come-on referring to sexual satisfaction, but Angelica's response implies she initially takes this to be the meaning. Eliza's reaction to Hamilton's kissing of her hand and setting her heart "aflame" is subtle and devastating, connecting to Prince's song "When Doves Cry."
Eliza's motif of naivety and passiveness gives Angelica a choice: do her sister a solid and introduce her to Hamilton, or ignore her familial instincts and pursue her own feelings. By repeating "helpless" three times, Eliza helps Angelica realize these three fundamental truths, ultimately making her choice for herself.
The musical Hamilton: The Musical explores the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton, a prominent figure in American history. Hamilton's early life was marked by trauma and a firsthand view of the brutal practices of the slave trade. He worked at a trading firm and was responsible for inspecting cargoes, including slaves, which led to his strong belief in abolition. Hamilton's influence on the founding of America's financial system helped forge the strong centralized government we have today.
The musical begins with Hamilton's introduction, similar to other famous rappers, and explores the characters who bore witness to Hamilton's life, such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and other political rivals. In Act I, Hamilton proves his trustworthiness to Washington by being an impeccable resource for wartime tactics, strategy, and information-gathering. Washington repays that good service in Act II's peacetime by showing implicit trust in Hamilton's controversial financial scheme and political advice.
In Act II, Maria Reynolds enters the play, introducing herself as the "antagonist" of the protagonist's life. The show's "antagonist" is Burr, who serves as the chief narrator of the protagonist's life. Lin-Manuel Miranda elaborates on the complex world of Nathaniel Hamilton's life, focusing on his past and present.
The first song, "Alexander Hamilton," serves several purposes in the production: it introduces the music to the listener, introduces many of the characters and themes that will play a part in the show, and introduces Hamilton himself. The musical won Best Musical Theater Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards and performed live in Los Angeles and New York.
Last Update: December, 19th 2024