Hamming it up: Analyzing the Lyrics of "Hamilton"

"History Has Its Eyes On You"

Cast: George Washington, John Laurens, Hercules Mulligan, Ensemble

Lyrics with Character Names: Total Words: 147, Words Counted Once: 80
Most common Words: "Whoa" (9 times), "Washington" (7 times), "Eyes" (4 times)
Lyrics without Character Names: Total Words: 128, Words Counted Once: 73
Most Common Words: "Whoa" (9 times), "Eyes" (4 times), "History" (4 times) 

With Alexander now back in the picture, and the opportunity to win the war, George Washington (and the ensemble) warns Alexander to watch what he does because everyone is watching him. This is a huge opportunity to cement a legacy as someone who helped end the Revolutionary War. 

Although this song is short with the most common words being part of the main idea of the song, it is hauntingly beautiful as it is a moment of calm before the storm. Part of what makes this musical amazing to listen to, is the balance between short and long and softer more belt-like slow jam related songs compared to the hard rap style. Balance is key and this song takes advantage of a soulful warning with the ensemble using the word "who" while "Washington" warns that "History has its eyes" on the hard-headed Alexander. If the pattern of songs is correct, the next song is about to blow everyone away. 

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