Lyrics of
Hamilton - Satisfied

This song is from Hamilton, a Broadway musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. It tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States, using a mix of rap, hip-hop, and traditional Broadway music to tell his story. Satisfied stands out as one of the most acclaimed songs from the musical, performed by Angelica Schuyler, reflecting on introducing Hamilton to her sister Eliza and lamenting what could have been betwe ... en them. See more [+]

Alright, alright. That's what I'm talkin' about!
Now everyone give it up for the maid of honor
Angelica Schuyler!

A toast to the groom (to the groom, to the groom, to the groom)
To the bride (To the bride, to the bride, to the bride)
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 (provide, provide)
May you always (always)
Be satisfied (rewind)
N.C.

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, every part aflame
This is not a game

You strike me as a woman who has never been satisfied

I'm sure I don't know what you mean, you forget yourself

You're like me. I'm never satisfied

Is that right?

I have never been satisfied

My name is Angelica Schuyler

Alexander Hamilton

Unimportant, there's a million things I haven't done
Just you wait, just you wait

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 seeing the light
It's Ben Franklin with a key and a kite
The conversation lasted two minutes, maybe three minutes
Everything 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'mma give it a chance
I asked about his family, 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

Helpless

Helpless

Helpless

And I realize three fundamental truths at the exact same time

Where are you taking me?


Number one!

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
That doesn't mean I want him any less

Elizabeth Schuyler. It's a pleasure to meet you.


Number two!

He's after me cuz I'm a Schuyler sister
That elevates his status
I'd have to be naive 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

Thank you for all your service.


Number three!

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"
She'd be lying
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

To the groom! (to the groom, to the groom, to the groom)
To the bride! (To the bride, to the bride, to the bride)
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 (provide, provide)
May you always (always)
Be satisfied (satisfied, satisfied, satisfied)
And I know
she'll be happy as his bride
And I know
He will never be satisfied
I will never be satisfied