Hamming it up: Analyzing the Lyrics of "Hamilton"

"The Story of Tonight (reprise)"

Cast: John Laurens, Marquis de Lafayette, Hercules Mulligan, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr

Lyrics with Character Names: Total Words: 359, Words Counted Once: 156
Most common Words: "Burr" (20 times), "Hamilton" (15 times), "Lafayette" (11 times)
Lyrics without Character Names: Total Words: 288, Words Counted Once: 146
Most Common Words: "Burr" (8 times), "Married" (4 times), "Side" (4 times) 

After the wedding reception, the gang gets back together to raise a glass to Hamilton and his new wife. As they enjoy this moment of happiness, Aaron Burr joins the party. Although Lafayette is not happy with him there, Burr congratulates Alexander and the boys go on their way as they prepare for battle.

Because this is a reprise of the song, it is softer and shorter and the number counts express that. This is a song that is conversational over the music as they repeat some of the same topics as the regular song. Also the most common words in both lists are part if the main story of the song in general. It is a soft transitional song before a bigger song that allows the audience to take a small mental break.

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