out of all the songs in the musical this one is the one that sounds the most complete without the main song to go with it. even without the lyric you have a decent idea of what this song is about.
This and Alexander Hamilton with the backing vocals are some of the best I have come across. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make more they are a pleasure to sing along to!
That's a very common hook in almost all modern musicals dating all the way back to at least les mis probably before that too. Alexander Hamilton intro and guns and ships,.... same
This is super old but the baseline here is the chord progression (I-vi-iii) that occurs in the beginning of "Aaron Burr, Sir" as well, just in a different key, and being solid chords instead. It's a very incomplete, unsure progression, and the way it brings us back to I is unsettling at best since the iii chord does NOT work well in cadences. It really does fit Burr's character.
@@mimmzymaina9522 Said baseline seems to have appeared in only Burr-centric songs, so I've been trying to figure out the chords in his other songs. For "The Room Where It Happens"... what I've gotten is that it's definitely in A minor (though its beginning is a bunch of riffs in other keys, which made it a bit hard to figure out what key it was in at first until the baseline hit as Alexander said "Talk less, smile more". Tbh I could've just skipped to that A minor chord at the end but whatever lmao.) That doesn't work with the progression since it requires the song to be in a major key (I think), and it never switches to one, as far as I can tell. Interesting, how it breaks the pattern as in "The Room Where It Happens", Burr realizes that he can't wait for it anymore (which was the frequent theme whenever the I-vi-iii progression played) and needs to seize his chances. He is completely done with waiting by "Your Obedient Servant". The song kicks off in D minor, but as soon as those violins(?) come in on "I have the honor to be your obedient servant", it changes to F major, in which the progression is possible... but yeah, no, Burr's patience finally gave way (rightfully, tbh. Had I been in his place, I would've shot Hamilton in Act One). The one thing is, it does make a small reappearance in "The World Was Wide Enough", but only after he's killed Hamilton, when we see the results of... Burr being Burr and the way all his actions have led up to this. So... yeah, there's my TED talk, I guess. This video (ua-cam.com/video/BK42FerFetg/v-deo.html) helped a lot and I never would've actually found the progression's existence in the first place had I not watched it a while back. I just recently became curious to see if it appeared in Burr's other Act Two songs that it didn't mention. I definitely looked way too deep into this. I'm so sorry for the long ass, confusing comment, especially if you don't really know music theory. On the ofher hand, if you do, I guess you might've already known all this 💀 anyway, I'm no musical genius so don't take this seriously.
Theodosia writes me a letter every day I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away He's on the British side in Georgia He's trying to keep the colonies inline But he can keep all of Georgia Theodosia, she's mine Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway We laugh and we cry and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher (Preacher, Preacher, Preacher) But there are things that the Homilies and hymns won't teach ya (Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya) My mother was a genius (Genius) My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect) When they died they left no instructions Just a legacy to protect Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it I am the one thing in life I can control (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I am inimitable I am an original I'm not falling behind or running late (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I'm not standing still I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait) Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb (Climb, climb, climb) He has something to prove He has nothing to lose (Lose, lose, lose, lose) Hamilton's pace is relentless He wastes no time (Time, time, time) What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate He exhibits no restraint He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway He changes the game He plays and he raises the stakes And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes (And we keep living anyway) We rise (and we fall) We fall (and we break) (And we make our mistakes) And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it) Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) (Wait)
Broadway musical (2015) Hamilton the Musical - Wait For It Lyrics "Wait For It" is a song from the Broadway musical Hamilton performed by Leslie Odom Jr. (Burr). BURR Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day. I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away. He's on the British side of Georgia. He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line. He can keep all of Georgia. Theodosia, she's mine. Love doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints, it takes and it takes and it takes and we keep loving anyway. We laugh and we cry and we break and we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm by her side when so many have tried then I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher, MEN (interjected) Preacher Preacher Preacher BURR But there are things that the homilies and hymns won't teach ya. MEN (interjected) Teach ya Teach ya Teach ya BURR My mother was a genius WOMEN (interjected) Genius BURR My father commanded respect. MEN (interjected) Respect Respect BURR When they died they left no instructions. Just a legacy to protect. BURR/ENSEMBLE Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints, it takes and it takes and it takes and we keep living anyway. We rise and we fall and we break and we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm still alive when everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. Wait for it. ENSEMBLE Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it BURR I am the one thing in life I can control ENSEMBLE Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it BURR I am inimitable I am an original ENSEMBLE Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it BURR I'm not falling behind or running late ENSEMBLE Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it BURR I'm not standing still, I am lying in wait ENSEMBLE Wait Wait Wait BURR Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb ENSEMBLE Climb Climb Climb BURR He has something to prove He has nothing to lose ENSEMBLE Lose Lose Lose Lose BURR Hamilton's pace is relentless he wastes no time ENSEMBLE Time Time Time BURR What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate. He exhibits no restraint. He takes and he takes and he takes and he keeps winning anyway. He changes the game. He plays and he raises the stakes. And if there's a reason he seems to thrive when so few survive, then God dammit I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it... Life doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints it takes and it takes and it takes We rise. We fall And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many others have died, then I'm willin' to- COMPANY (at the same time) I'm willing to wait for it. Wait for it Wait for... I'm willing to- Life doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints it takes and it takes and it takes and we keep living anyway, we rise and we fall and we break and we make our mistakes and if there's a reason I'm still alive when so many have died, then I'm willing' to- BURR Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait for it... BURR Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait... [Thanks to Leigh for lyrics] [Thanks to Sandy, Jazlyn for corrections]
BURR Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day. I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away. He's on the British side of Georgia. He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line. He can keep all of Georgia. Theodosia, she's mine. Love doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints, it takes and it takes and it takes and we keep loving anyway. We laugh and we cry and we break and we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm by her side when so many have tried then I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher, MEN (interjected) Preacher Preacher Preacher BURR But there are things that the homilies and hymns won't teach ya. MEN (interjected) Teach ya Teach ya Teach ya BURR My mother was a genius WOMEN (interjected) Genius BURR My father commanded respect. MEN (interjected) Respect Respect BURR When they died they left no instructions. Just a legacy to protect. BURR/ENSEMBLE Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints, it takes and it takes and it takes and we keep living anyway. We rise and we fall and we break and we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm still alive when everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. Wait for it. ENSEMBLE Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it BURR I am the one thing in life I can control ENSEMBLE Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it BURR I am inimitable I am an original ENSEMBLE Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it BURR I'm not falling behind or running late ENSEMBLE Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it BURR I'm not standing still, I am lying in wait ENSEMBLE Wait Wait Wait BURR Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb ENSEMBLE Climb Climb Climb BURR He has something to prove He has nothing to lose ENSEMBLE Lose Lose Lose Lose BURR Hamilton's pace is relentless he wastes no time ENSEMBLE Time Time Time BURR What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate. He exhibits no restraint. He takes and he takes and he takes and he keeps winning anyway. He changes the game. He plays and he raises the stakes. And if there's a reason he seems to thrive when so few survive, then God dammit I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it... Life doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints it takes and it takes and it takes We rise. We fall And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many others have died, then I'm willin' to- COMPANY (at the same time) I'm willing to wait for it. Wait for it Wait for... I'm willing to- Life doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints it takes and it takes and it takes and we keep living anyway, we rise and we fall and we break and we make our mistakes and if there's a reason I'm still alive when so many have died, then I'm willing' to- BURR Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait for it... BURR Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait for it... WOMEN Wait for it... MEN Wait...
Some one on another video pointed this out and I thought it was really cool, but on 0:30 when the piano starts, that’s the piano thing for burn and I thought that was interesting also around 1:40 it sounds like the very beginning of burn
The doctor writes me a letter everyday, Been bed bound and he’s off to gallifrey, I’m in this time loop forever, Angels keep pushing me back Well they can do that whenever, If Rory’s next... to me. Time doesn’t discriminate, Between the sinners and the saints, It takes and it takes and it takes, And we keep living anyway, We laugh and we cry, And we break and we make our mistakes, And if there’s a reason we waited in time when others wouldn’t try, I’m ready to wait for it, I’ve already wait for it. I was young when doctor and me both met, He said he’d come back and pick me up but yet, It was 15 years later, When he saw me again, A little bit of travelling, And our friendship began. Time doesn’t discriminate, Between the sinners and the saints, It takes and it takes and it takes, And we keep living anyway, We laugh and we cry, And we break and we make our mistakes, And if there’s a reason we waited in time when others wouldn’t try, I’m ready to wait for it, I’ve already wait for it. I am the one thing in life i can control, I’m the girl who waited, I’m the original, I’m not falling behind or running late, I can not stay still, I’m travelling in faith, The doctor faces an endless uphill climb, He has something to prove, he had nothing to lose, The doctors pace is relentless he waits no time. What about Rory? Rory never hesitated, He exhibit no restraint, while he waited and he waited and he waited, And I was in the pandorica, He stayed by my side, waiting next to me all the time And if there’s a reason that we’re together when we’ve been through so much Then I’m willing to Stay for it.
Here are the lyrics for you Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day. I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away. He's on the British side in Georgia. He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line. But he can keep all of Georgia. Theodosia, she's mine. Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners And the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway. We laugh and we cry and we break And we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. My grandfather Was a fire and brimstone Preacher, Preacher, preacher, preacher But there are things that the homilies and hymns Won't teach ya. Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya My mother was a genius, Genius My father commanded respect. Respect, respect When they died they left no instructions. Just a legacy to protect. Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway. We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I am the one thing in life I can control Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I am inimitable I am an original Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I'm not falling behind or running late Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I'm not standing still I am lying in wait Wait Wait Wait Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb Climb Climb Climb He has something to prove he has nothing to lose Lose Lose Lose Lose Hamilton's pace is relentless He wastes no time Time Time Time What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate. He exhibits no restraint. He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway. He changes the game. He plays and he raises the stakes. And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive Then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it... I'm willing to wait for it... Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes. And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break We fall and we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- then I'm willin' to- Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait...
Lyrics Theodosia writes me a letter every day I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away He's on the British side in Georgia He's trying to keep the colonies inline But he can keep all of Georgia Theodosia, she's mine Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway We laugh and we cry and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher (Preacher, Preacher, Preacher) But there are things that the Homilies and hymns won't teach ya (Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya) My mother was a genius (Genius) My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect) When they died they left no instructions Just a legacy to protect Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I am the one thing in life I can control (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I am inimitable I am an original (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I'm not falling behind or running late (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I'm not standing still I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait) Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb (Climb, climb, climb) He has something to prove He has nothing to lose (Lose, lose, lose, lose) Hamilton's pace is relentless He wastes no time (Time, time, time) What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate He exhibits no restraint He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway He changes the game He plays and he raises the stakes And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes (And we keep living anyway) We rise (and we fall) We fall (and we break) (And we make our mistakes) And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it) Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) (Wait)
Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day. I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away. He's on the British side in Georgia. He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line. But he can keep all of Georgia. Theodosia, she's mine. Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners And the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway. We laugh and we cry and we break And we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. My grandfather Was a fire and brimstone Preacher, Preacher, preacher, preacher But there are things that the homilies and hymns Won't teach ya. Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya My mother was a genius, Genius My father commanded respect. Respect, respect When they died they left no instructions. Just a legacy to protect. Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway. We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I am the one thing in life I can control Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I am inimitable I am an original Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I'm not falling behind or running late Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I'm not standing still I am lying in wait Wait Wait Wait Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb Climb Climb Climb He has something to prove he has nothing to lose Lose Lose Lose Lose Hamilton's pace is relentless He wastes no time Time Time Time What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate. He exhibits no restraint. He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway. He changes the game. He plays and he raises the stakes. And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive Then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it... I'm willing to wait for it... Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes. And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break We fall and we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- then I'm willin' to- Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait...
My brother’s quirk was fire and his flames would scorch ya But there are things that your Families and friends won't teach ya My mother was a genius My father commands respect When mom left she left no instructions Just a legacy to protect Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners And the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall And we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it Wait for it I am the one thing in life I can control I am inimitable I am an original I'm not falling behind or running late I'm not standing still I am lying in wait Midorya faces an endless uphill climb He has something to prove He has nothing to lose Midorya's pace is relentless He wastes no time What is it like in his shoes? Midorya doesn't hesitate He exhibits no restraint He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway He changes the game He plays and he raises the stakes And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit- I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it... Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- Wait for it... Wait for it...
Theodosia writes me a letter every day I'm keeping her arms warm while her husband is away He's on the British side in Georgia He's trying to keep the colonies in line But he can keep all of Georgia Theodosia, she's mine Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners And the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway We laugh and we cry And we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it [BURR, MEN, & WOMEN] My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher Preacher, preacher, preacher But there are things that the homilies and hymns won't teach ya Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya My mother was a genius (genius) My father commanded respect (respect, respect) When they died they left no instructions Just a legacy to protect [BURR/ENSEMBLE] Death doesn’t discriminate Between the sinners And the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall And we break And we make our mistakes And if there’s a reason I’m still alive When everyone who loves me has died I’m willing to wait for it I’m willing to wait for it Wait for it [ENSEMBLE] Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it [BURR] I am the one thing in life I can control [ENSEMBLE] Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it [BURR] I am inimitable I am an original [ENSEMBLE] Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it [BURR] I’m not falling behind or running late [ENSEMBLE] Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it [BURR] I’m not standing still I am lying in wait [ENSEMBLE] Wait Wait Wait [BURR] Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb [ENSEMBLE] Climb Climb Climb [BURR] He has something to prove He has nothing to lose [ENSEMBLE] Lose Lose Lose Lose [BURR] Hamilton’s pace is relentless He wastes no time [ENSEMBLE] Time Time Time [BURR] What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn’t hesitate He exhibits no restraint He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway He changes the game He plays and he raises the stakes And if there’s a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive, then I’m willing to [BURR & COMPANY] I'm willing to wait for it Wait for it, wait for it I'm willing to wait for it... Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- [BURR] Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait...
[BURR] Theodosia writes me a letter every day I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away He's on the British side in Georgia He's trying to keep the colonies in line But he can keep all of Georgia Theodosia, she's mine Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners And the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway We laugh and we cry And we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it [BURR, MEN, & WOMEN] My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher Preacher, preacher, preacher But there are things that the homilies and hymns won't teach ya Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya My mother was a genius (Genius) My father commanded respect (Respect, respect) When they died they left no instructions Just a legacy to protect [BURR/ENSEMBLE] Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners And the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall And we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it Wait for it [ENSEMBLE] Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it [BURR] I am the one thing in life I can control [ENSEMBLE] Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it [BURR] I am inimitable I am an original [ENSEMBLE] Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it [BURR] I'm not falling behind or running late [ENSEMBLE] Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it [BURR] I'm not standing still I am lying in wait [ENSEMBLE] Wait Wait Wait [BURR] Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb [ENSEMBLE] Climb Climb Climb [BURR] He has something to prove He has nothing to lose [ENSEMBLE] Lose Lose Lose Lose [BURR] Hamilton's pace is relentless He wastes no time [ENSEMBLE] Time Time Time [BURR] What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate He exhibits no restraint He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway He changes the game He plays and he raises the stakes And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit- [BURR & COMPANY] I'm willing to wait for it Wait for it, wait for it I'm willing to wait for it... Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- [BURR] Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait... Did this for myself but feel free to use it too Courtesy of genius.com/Leslie-odom-jr-and-original-broadway-cast-of-hamilton-wait-for-it-lyrics
Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day. I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away. He's on the British side in Georgia. He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line. But he can keep all of Georgia. Theodosia, she's mine. Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners And the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway. We laugh and we cry and we break And we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. My grandfather Was a fire and brimstone Preacher, Preacher, preacher, preacher But there are things that the homilies and hymns Won't teach ya. Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya My mother was a genius, Genius My father commanded respect. Respect, respect When they died they left no instructions. Just a legacy to protect. Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway. We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it. Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I am the one thing in life I can control Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I am inimitable I am an original Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I'm not falling behind or running late Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it I'm not standing still I am lying in wait Wait Wait Wait Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb Climb Climb Climb He has something to prove he has nothing to lose Lose Lose Lose Lose Hamilton's pace is relentless He wastes no time Time Time Time What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate. He exhibits no restraint. He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway. He changes the game. He plays and he raises the stakes. And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive Then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it. I'm willing to wait for it... I'm willing to wait for it... Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes. And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break We fall and we make our mistakes. And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- then I'm willin' to- Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait...
Theodosia writes me a letter every day I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away He's on the British side in Georgia He's trying to keep the colonies inline But he can keep all of Georgia Theodosia, she's mine Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway We laugh and we cry and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher (Preacher, Preacher, Preacher) But there are things that the Homilies and hymns won't teach ya (Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya) My mother was a genius (Genius) My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect) When they died they left no instructions Just a legacy to protect Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it WAIT FOR IT I am the one thing in life I can control (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I am inimitable I am an original I'm not falling behind or running late (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I'm not standing still I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait) Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb (Climb, climb, climb) He has something to prove He has nothing to lose (Lose, lose, lose, lose) Hamilton's pace is relentless He wastes no time (Time, time, time) What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate He exhibits no restraint He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway He changes the game He plays and he raises the stakes And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes (And we keep living anyway) We rise (and we fall) We fall (and we break) (And we make our mistakes) And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it) Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) (Wait)
Theodosia writes me a letter every day I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away He's on the British side in Georgia He's trying to keep the colonies inline But he can keep all of Georgia Theodosia, she's mine Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway We laugh and we cry and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher (Preacher, Preacher, Preacher) But there are things that the Homilies and hymns won't teach ya (Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya) My mother was a genius (Genius) My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect) When they died they left no instructions Just a legacy to protect Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it I am the one thing in life I can control (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I am inimitable I am an original I'm not falling behind or running late (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I'm not standing still I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait) Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb (Climb, climb, climb) He has something to prove He has nothing to lose (Lose, lose, lose, lose) Hamilton's pace is relentless He wastes no time (Time, time, time) What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate He exhibits no restraint He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway He changes the game He plays and he raises the stakes And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes (And we keep living anyway) We rise (and we fall) We fall (and we break) (And we make our mistakes) And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it) Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) (Wait)
Theodosia writes me a letter every day I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away He's on the British side in Georgia He's trying to keep the colonies inline But he can keep all of Georgia Theodosia, she's mine Love doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep loving anyway We laugh and we cry and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm by her side When so many have tried Then I'm willing to wait for it I'm willing to wait for it My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher (Preacher, Preacher, Preacher) But there are things that the Homilies and hymns won't teach ya (Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya) My mother was a genius (Genius) My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect) When they died they left no instructions Just a legacy to protect Death doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes And if there's a reason I'm still alive When everyone who loves me has died I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it I am the one thing in life I can control (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I am inimitable I am an original I'm not falling behind or running late (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) I'm not standing still I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait) Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb (Climb, climb, climb) He has something to prove He has nothing to lose (Lose, lose, lose, lose) Hamilton's pace is relentless He wastes no time (Time, time, time) What is it like in his shoes? Hamilton doesn't hesitate He exhibits no restraint He takes and he takes and he takes And he keeps winning anyway He changes the game He plays and he raises the stakes And if there's a reason He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it) I'm willing to wait for it Life doesn't discriminate Between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes (And we keep living anyway) We rise (and we fall) We fall (and we break) (And we make our mistakes) And if there's a reason I'm still alive When so many have died Then I'm willin' to- Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it) Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it) (Wait)
out of all the songs in the musical this one is the one that sounds the most complete without the main song to go with it. even without the lyric you have a decent idea of what this song is about.
I agree it's definitely my favourite
This and Alexander Hamilton with the backing vocals are some of the best I have come across. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make more they are a pleasure to sing along to!
Juzzy Potter It's a pleasure for me to sing to but not so much a pleasure for those around me listening 😂
still want it?
This song is deceptively simple but actually pretty challenging
I love it
Best version on UA-cam
I love how i've just now realized that the baseline here was later heard in non-stop
@Aidan Bavinton nah it's only like that for the parts when the wait for it motif is being brought back
That's a very common hook in almost all modern musicals dating all the way back to at least les mis probably before that too. Alexander Hamilton intro and guns and ships,.... same
This is super old but the baseline here is the chord progression (I-vi-iii) that occurs in the beginning of "Aaron Burr, Sir" as well, just in a different key, and being solid chords instead. It's a very incomplete, unsure progression, and the way it brings us back to I is unsettling at best since the iii chord does NOT work well in cadences. It really does fit Burr's character.
@@luminescence110 I didn't even realize I posted this 2 years ago😂😂
@@mimmzymaina9522 Said baseline seems to have appeared in only Burr-centric songs, so I've been trying to figure out the chords in his other songs.
For "The Room Where It Happens"... what I've gotten is that it's definitely in A minor (though its beginning is a bunch of riffs in other keys, which made it a bit hard to figure out what key it was in at first until the baseline hit as Alexander said "Talk less, smile more". Tbh I could've just skipped to that A minor chord at the end but whatever lmao.) That doesn't work with the progression since it requires the song to be in a major key (I think), and it never switches to one, as far as I can tell.
Interesting, how it breaks the pattern as in "The Room Where It Happens", Burr realizes that he can't wait for it anymore (which was the frequent theme whenever the I-vi-iii progression played) and needs to seize his chances.
He is completely done with waiting by "Your Obedient Servant". The song kicks off in D minor, but as soon as those violins(?) come in on "I have the honor to be your obedient servant", it changes to F major, in which the progression is possible... but yeah, no, Burr's patience finally gave way (rightfully, tbh. Had I been in his place, I would've shot Hamilton in Act One).
The one thing is, it does make a small reappearance in "The World Was Wide Enough", but only after he's killed Hamilton, when we see the results of... Burr being Burr and the way all his actions have led up to this. So... yeah, there's my TED talk, I guess.
This video (ua-cam.com/video/BK42FerFetg/v-deo.html) helped a lot and I never would've actually found the progression's existence in the first place had I not watched it a while back. I just recently became curious to see if it appeared in Burr's other Act Two songs that it didn't mention.
I definitely looked way too deep into this. I'm so sorry for the long ass, confusing comment, especially if you don't really know music theory. On the ofher hand, if you do, I guess you might've already known all this 💀 anyway, I'm no musical genius so don't take this seriously.
Theodosia writes me a letter every day
I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away
He's on the British side in Georgia
He's trying to keep the colonies inline
But he can keep all of Georgia
Theodosia, she's mine
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway
We laugh and we cry and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it
My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher
(Preacher, Preacher, Preacher)
But there are things that the
Homilies and hymns won't teach ya
(Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya)
My mother was a genius (Genius)
My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect)
When they died they left no instructions
Just a legacy to protect
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
I am the one thing in life I can control
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I am inimitable
I am an original
I'm not falling behind or running late
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait)
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb
(Climb, climb, climb)
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
(Lose, lose, lose, lose)
Hamilton's pace is relentless
He wastes no time
(Time, time, time)
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate
He exhibits no restraint
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway
He changes the game
He plays and he raises the stakes
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
(And we keep living anyway)
We rise (and we fall)
We fall (and we break)
(And we make our mistakes)
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to-
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it)
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
(Wait)
Broadway musical (2015)
Hamilton the Musical - Wait For It Lyrics
"Wait For It" is a song from the Broadway musical Hamilton performed by Leslie Odom Jr. (Burr).
BURR
Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day.
I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away.
He's on the British side of Georgia.
He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line.
He can keep all of Georgia.
Theodosia, she's mine.
Love doesn't discriminate
between the sinners
and the saints,
it takes and it takes and it takes
and we keep loving anyway.
We laugh and we cry
and we break
and we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
when so many have tried
then I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher,
MEN (interjected)
Preacher
Preacher
Preacher
BURR
But there are things that the homilies and hymns won't teach ya.
MEN (interjected)
Teach ya
Teach ya
Teach ya
BURR
My mother was a genius
WOMEN (interjected)
Genius
BURR
My father commanded respect.
MEN (interjected)
Respect
Respect
BURR
When they died they left no instructions.
Just a legacy to protect.
BURR/ENSEMBLE
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints,
it takes and it takes and it takes
and we keep living anyway.
We rise and we fall
and we break
and we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
when everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
Wait for it.
ENSEMBLE
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
BURR
I am the one thing in life I can control
ENSEMBLE
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
BURR
I am inimitable
I am an original
ENSEMBLE
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
BURR
I'm not falling behind or running late
ENSEMBLE
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
BURR
I'm not standing still,
I am lying in wait
ENSEMBLE
Wait
Wait
Wait
BURR
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb
ENSEMBLE
Climb
Climb
Climb
BURR
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
ENSEMBLE
Lose
Lose
Lose
Lose
BURR
Hamilton's pace is relentless
he wastes no time
ENSEMBLE
Time
Time
Time
BURR
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate.
He exhibits no restraint.
He takes and he takes and he takes
and he keeps winning anyway.
He changes the game.
He plays and he raises the stakes.
And if there's a reason
he seems to thrive when so few survive,
then God dammit
I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it...
Life doesn't discriminate
between the sinners and the saints
it takes and it takes and it takes
We rise.
We fall
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many others have died,
then I'm willin' to-
COMPANY (at the same time)
I'm willing to wait for it.
Wait for it
Wait for...
I'm willing to-
Life doesn't discriminate
between the sinners and the saints
it takes and it takes and it takes
and we keep living anyway,
we rise and we fall and we break
and we make our mistakes
and if there's a reason
I'm still alive
when so many have died,
then I'm willing' to-
BURR
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait for it...
BURR
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait...
[Thanks to Leigh for lyrics]
[Thanks to Sandy, Jazlyn for corrections]
BURR
Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day.
I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away.
He's on the British side of Georgia.
He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line.
He can keep all of Georgia.
Theodosia, she's mine.
Love doesn't discriminate
between the sinners
and the saints,
it takes and it takes and it takes
and we keep loving anyway.
We laugh and we cry
and we break
and we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
when so many have tried
then I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher,
MEN (interjected)
Preacher
Preacher
Preacher
BURR
But there are things that the homilies and hymns won't teach ya.
MEN (interjected)
Teach ya
Teach ya
Teach ya
BURR
My mother was a genius
WOMEN (interjected)
Genius
BURR
My father commanded respect.
MEN (interjected)
Respect
Respect
BURR
When they died they left no instructions.
Just a legacy to protect.
BURR/ENSEMBLE
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints,
it takes and it takes and it takes
and we keep living anyway.
We rise and we fall
and we break
and we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
when everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
Wait for it.
ENSEMBLE
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
BURR
I am the one thing in life I can control
ENSEMBLE
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
BURR
I am inimitable
I am an original
ENSEMBLE
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
BURR
I'm not falling behind or running late
ENSEMBLE
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
BURR
I'm not standing still,
I am lying in wait
ENSEMBLE
Wait
Wait
Wait
BURR
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb
ENSEMBLE
Climb
Climb
Climb
BURR
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
ENSEMBLE
Lose
Lose
Lose
Lose
BURR
Hamilton's pace is relentless
he wastes no time
ENSEMBLE
Time
Time
Time
BURR
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate.
He exhibits no restraint.
He takes and he takes and he takes
and he keeps winning anyway.
He changes the game.
He plays and he raises the stakes.
And if there's a reason
he seems to thrive when so few survive,
then God dammit
I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it...
Life doesn't discriminate
between the sinners and the saints
it takes and it takes and it takes
We rise.
We fall
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many others have died,
then I'm willin' to-
COMPANY (at the same time)
I'm willing to wait for it.
Wait for it
Wait for...
I'm willing to-
Life doesn't discriminate
between the sinners and the saints
it takes and it takes and it takes
and we keep living anyway,
we rise and we fall and we break
and we make our mistakes
and if there's a reason
I'm still alive
when so many have died,
then I'm willing' to-
BURR
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait for it...
BURR
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait for it...
WOMEN
Wait for it...
MEN
Wait...
Bryanna Roldan thx very helpful!!
Thank you so much!!
Thank you!!!
Boutta use this in an audition, thanks for the lyrics😁
VegaVictoria How’d the audition go? I’m also using it for an audition tomorrow!
i really wanna play burr someday and this is the most fun way for me to rehearse at home i've ever tried! it's almost like actually performing 😄
Hope you get the part someday :)
Some one on another video pointed this out and I thought it was really cool, but on 0:30 when the piano starts, that’s the piano thing for burn and I thought that was interesting also around 1:40 it sounds like the very beginning of burn
thank you for pointing this out!! i love an interpolated melody of really adds to the story telling
The doctor writes me a letter everyday,
Been bed bound and he’s off to gallifrey,
I’m in this time loop forever,
Angels keep pushing me back
Well they can do that whenever,
If Rory’s next... to me.
Time doesn’t discriminate,
Between the sinners and the saints,
It takes and it takes and it takes,
And we keep living anyway,
We laugh and we cry,
And we break and we make our mistakes,
And if there’s a reason we waited in time when others wouldn’t try,
I’m ready to wait for it, I’ve already wait for it.
I was young when doctor and me both met,
He said he’d come back and pick me up but yet,
It was 15 years later,
When he saw me again,
A little bit of travelling,
And our friendship began.
Time doesn’t discriminate,
Between the sinners and the saints,
It takes and it takes and it takes,
And we keep living anyway,
We laugh and we cry,
And we break and we make our mistakes,
And if there’s a reason we waited in time when others wouldn’t try,
I’m ready to wait for it, I’ve already wait for it.
I am the one thing in life i can control,
I’m the girl who waited, I’m the original,
I’m not falling behind or running late,
I can not stay still, I’m travelling in faith,
The doctor faces an endless uphill climb,
He has something to prove, he had nothing to lose,
The doctors pace is relentless he waits no time.
What about Rory?
Rory never hesitated,
He exhibit no restraint, while he waited and he waited and he waited,
And I was in the pandorica,
He stayed by my side, waiting next to me all the time
And if there’s a reason that we’re together when we’ve been through so much
Then I’m willing to
Stay for it.
I don't know much about Dr Who but this deserves a like
This is kinda of weird, the best TV show mixed with the best musical in one comment? Wow.
Downton 654 right? I love that so much it’s awesome and I sang the whole thing
Scout Miller haha thanks, this is from ages ago heck
woh
This is amazing! Love the background vocals and the instrumental !!!❤️❤️❤️
Here are the lyrics for you
Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day.
I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away.
He's on the British side in Georgia.
He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line.
But he can keep all of Georgia.
Theodosia, she's mine.
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners
And the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway.
We laugh and we cry and we break
And we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
My grandfather
Was a fire and brimstone
Preacher, Preacher, preacher, preacher
But there are things that the homilies and hymns
Won't teach ya. Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya
My mother was a genius, Genius
My father commanded respect. Respect, respect
When they died they left no instructions.
Just a legacy to protect.
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway.
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I am the one thing in life I can control
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I am inimitable I am an original
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I'm not falling behind or running late
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait Wait
Wait Wait
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb Climb Climb Climb
He has something to prove he has nothing to lose
Lose Lose Lose Lose
Hamilton's pace is relentless
He wastes no time Time Time Time
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate.
He exhibits no restraint.
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway.
He changes the game.
He plays and he raises the stakes.
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive
Then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it...
I'm willing to wait for it...
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes.
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
We fall and we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to- then I'm willin' to-
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it...
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it...
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it...
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait...
Lyrics
Theodosia writes me a letter every day
I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away
He's on the British side in Georgia
He's trying to keep the colonies inline
But he can keep all of Georgia
Theodosia, she's mine
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway
We laugh and we cry and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it
My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher
(Preacher, Preacher, Preacher)
But there are things that the
Homilies and hymns won't teach ya
(Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya)
My mother was a genius (Genius)
My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect)
When they died they left no instructions
Just a legacy to protect
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I am the one thing in life I can control
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I am inimitable
I am an original
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I'm not falling behind or running late
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait)
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb
(Climb, climb, climb)
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
(Lose, lose, lose, lose)
Hamilton's pace is relentless
He wastes no time
(Time, time, time)
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate
He exhibits no restraint
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway
He changes the game
He plays and he raises the stakes
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
(And we keep living anyway)
We rise (and we fall)
We fall (and we break)
(And we make our mistakes)
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to-
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it)
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
(Wait)
This is the best one yet
Best song in the entire musical
Thank you so much for this
Love that song
This is my absolute favorite song in this show, and as a lesbian, it takes on a whole new meaning when you think about a girl singing it
AWESOME!!!!
Very nice isstrumental
You can slightly heat at the end of Wait For It somebody in the background say “Wait”
Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day.
I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away.
He's on the British side in Georgia.
He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line.
But he can keep all of Georgia.
Theodosia, she's mine.
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners
And the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway.
We laugh and we cry and we break
And we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
My grandfather
Was a fire and brimstone
Preacher, Preacher, preacher, preacher
But there are things that the homilies and hymns
Won't teach ya. Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya
My mother was a genius, Genius
My father commanded respect. Respect, respect
When they died they left no instructions.
Just a legacy to protect.
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway.
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I am the one thing in life I can control
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I am inimitable I am an original
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I'm not falling behind or running late
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait Wait
Wait Wait
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb Climb Climb Climb
He has something to prove he has nothing to lose
Lose Lose Lose Lose
Hamilton's pace is relentless
He wastes no time Time Time Time
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate.
He exhibits no restraint.
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway.
He changes the game.
He plays and he raises the stakes.
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive
Then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it...
I'm willing to wait for it...
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes.
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
We fall and we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to- then I'm willin' to-
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it...
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it...
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it...
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait...
Could you do this for the first Burr Segment of "Your Obidient Servant"?
make the world was wide enough w/back up vocals PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
who ever disked this DULE ME !!!
Singing this a week after breaking with your girlfriend who taught you Hamilton breaks you too in "we break"
Hey can ya do Cabinet Battle 1?
I did a cover on this 💜💜
My brother’s quirk was fire and his flames would scorch ya
But there are things that your
Families and friends won't teach ya
My mother was a genius
My father commands respect
When mom left she left no instructions
Just a legacy to protect
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners
And the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall
And we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it
Wait for it
I am the one thing in life I can control
I am inimitable
I am an original
I'm not falling behind or running late
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait
Midorya faces an endless uphill climb
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
Midorya's pace is relentless
He wastes no time
What is it like in his shoes?
Midorya doesn't hesitate
He exhibits no restraint
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway
He changes the game
He plays and he raises the stakes
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit-
I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it...
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to-
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Todoroki?
@@NarutoGaming-nv2en thank you, someone got it
tfw you actually give yourself chills even though you're a shite singer but this song just fucks
Please do you'll be back, there's none on youtube
Great vid
If you speed it up to 1.25 it sounds kinda cool, or at least to me
Little Witch Petal I actually tried singing it at that speed and goddamn 😂😂
PLEASE OH MY GOD PLEASSEEEE do where I want to be from chess with backup vocals
Great instrumental. Can I use it for a cover?
Can you please do satisfied or helpless??
Did anyone else notice that the title says Isstrumental?
Anything is fixable. Just gotta let me know ❤️
Is it bad I know all the lyrics word for word?
1:10
Theodosia writes me a letter every day
I'm keeping her arms warm while her husband is away
He's on the British side in Georgia
He's trying to keep the colonies in line
But he can keep all of Georgia
Theodosia, she's mine
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners
And the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway
We laugh and we cry
And we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it
[BURR, MEN, & WOMEN]
My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher
Preacher, preacher, preacher
But there are things that the homilies and hymns won't teach ya
Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya
My mother was a genius (genius)
My father commanded respect (respect, respect)
When they died they left no instructions
Just a legacy to protect
[BURR/ENSEMBLE]
Death doesn’t discriminate
Between the sinners
And the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall
And we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there’s a reason I’m still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I’m willing to wait for it
I’m willing to wait for it
Wait for it
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
[BURR]
I am the one thing in life I can control
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
[BURR]
I am inimitable
I am an original
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
[BURR]
I’m not falling behind or running late
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
[BURR]
I’m not standing still
I am lying in wait
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait
Wait
Wait
[BURR]
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb
[ENSEMBLE]
Climb
Climb
Climb
[BURR]
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
[ENSEMBLE]
Lose
Lose
Lose
Lose
[BURR]
Hamilton’s pace is relentless
He wastes no time
[ENSEMBLE]
Time
Time
Time
[BURR]
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn’t hesitate
He exhibits no restraint
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway
He changes the game
He plays and he raises the stakes
And if there’s a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive, then I’m willing to
[BURR & COMPANY]
I'm willing to wait for it
Wait for it, wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it...
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to-
[BURR]
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait...
PPPPPEEEEELLLLLLEEEEEAAAASSSSEEEEEE do You'll be back
1:05 (ignore for myself)
CAN YOU DO YOU’ll BE BACK WITH BACK UP VOCALS!?
1:31
Audition: 1:10
[BURR]
Theodosia writes me a letter every day
I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away
He's on the British side in Georgia
He's trying to keep the colonies in line
But he can keep all of Georgia
Theodosia, she's mine
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners
And the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway
We laugh and we cry
And we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it
[BURR, MEN, & WOMEN]
My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher
Preacher, preacher, preacher
But there are things that the homilies and hymns won't teach ya
Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya
My mother was a genius (Genius)
My father commanded respect (Respect, respect)
When they died they left no instructions
Just a legacy to protect
[BURR/ENSEMBLE]
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners
And the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall
And we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it
Wait for it
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
[BURR]
I am the one thing in life I can control
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
[BURR]
I am inimitable
I am an original
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
[BURR]
I'm not falling behind or running late
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
[BURR]
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait
[ENSEMBLE]
Wait
Wait
Wait
[BURR]
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb
[ENSEMBLE]
Climb
Climb
Climb
[BURR]
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
[ENSEMBLE]
Lose
Lose
Lose
Lose
[BURR]
Hamilton's pace is relentless
He wastes no time
[ENSEMBLE]
Time
Time
Time
[BURR]
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate
He exhibits no restraint
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway
He changes the game
He plays and he raises the stakes
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit-
[BURR & COMPANY]
I'm willing to wait for it
Wait for it, wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it...
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to-
[BURR]
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
Wait...
Did this for myself but feel free to use it too
Courtesy of genius.com/Leslie-odom-jr-and-original-broadway-cast-of-hamilton-wait-for-it-lyrics
I used this for the genderbend lyrics im coming up with :3
Is there a female key version?
Guys, I used this for a cover. Check it out over my channel.
My voice hurts
Get rid of backing vocals
Theodosia writes me a letter ev'ry day.
I'm keeping her bed warm while her husband is away.
He's on the British side in Georgia.
He's tryin' to keep the colonies in line.
But he can keep all of Georgia.
Theodosia, she's mine.
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners
And the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway.
We laugh and we cry and we break
And we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
My grandfather
Was a fire and brimstone
Preacher, Preacher, preacher, preacher
But there are things that the homilies and hymns
Won't teach ya. Teach ya, teach ya, teach ya
My mother was a genius, Genius
My father commanded respect. Respect, respect
When they died they left no instructions.
Just a legacy to protect.
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway.
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it.
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I am the one thing in life I can control
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I am inimitable I am an original
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I'm not falling behind or running late
Wait for it Wait for it
Wait for it Wait for it
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait Wait
Wait Wait
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb Climb Climb Climb
He has something to prove he has nothing to lose
Lose Lose Lose Lose
Hamilton's pace is relentless
He wastes no time Time Time Time
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate.
He exhibits no restraint.
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway.
He changes the game.
He plays and he raises the stakes.
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive
Then Goddamnit I'm willing to wait for it.
I'm willing to wait for it...
I'm willing to wait for it...
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes.
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
We fall and we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to- then I'm willin' to-
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it...
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it...
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait for it...
Wait for it... Wait for it... Wait...
Thank you so much for this!
Theodosia writes me a letter every day
I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away
He's on the British side in Georgia
He's trying to keep the colonies inline
But he can keep all of Georgia
Theodosia, she's mine
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway
We laugh and we cry and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it
My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher
(Preacher, Preacher, Preacher)
But there are things that the
Homilies and hymns won't teach ya
(Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya)
My mother was a genius (Genius)
My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect)
When they died they left no instructions
Just a legacy to protect
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
WAIT FOR IT
I am the one thing in life I can control
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I am inimitable
I am an original
I'm not falling behind or running late
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait)
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb
(Climb, climb, climb)
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
(Lose, lose, lose, lose)
Hamilton's pace is relentless
He wastes no time
(Time, time, time)
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate
He exhibits no restraint
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway
He changes the game
He plays and he raises the stakes
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
(And we keep living anyway)
We rise (and we fall)
We fall (and we break)
(And we make our mistakes)
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to-
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it)
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
(Wait)
1:10
Theodosia writes me a letter every day
I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away
He's on the British side in Georgia
He's trying to keep the colonies inline
But he can keep all of Georgia
Theodosia, she's mine
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway
We laugh and we cry and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it
My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher
(Preacher, Preacher, Preacher)
But there are things that the
Homilies and hymns won't teach ya
(Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya)
My mother was a genius (Genius)
My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect)
When they died they left no instructions
Just a legacy to protect
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
I am the one thing in life I can control
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I am inimitable
I am an original
I'm not falling behind or running late
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait)
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb
(Climb, climb, climb)
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
(Lose, lose, lose, lose)
Hamilton's pace is relentless
He wastes no time
(Time, time, time)
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate
He exhibits no restraint
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway
He changes the game
He plays and he raises the stakes
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
(And we keep living anyway)
We rise (and we fall)
We fall (and we break)
(And we make our mistakes)
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to-
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it)
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
(Wait)
Omg thank you
I love you for this
0:50
Theodosia writes me a letter every day
I'm keeping the bed warm while her husband is away
He's on the British side in Georgia
He's trying to keep the colonies inline
But he can keep all of Georgia
Theodosia, she's mine
Love doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep loving anyway
We laugh and we cry and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm by her side
When so many have tried
Then I'm willing to wait for it
I'm willing to wait for it
My grandfather was a fire and brimstone preacher
(Preacher, Preacher, Preacher)
But there are things that the
Homilies and hymns won't teach ya
(Teach ya, Teach ya, Teach ya)
My mother was a genius (Genius)
My father commanded respect (Respect, Respect)
When they died they left no instructions
Just a legacy to protect
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When everyone who loves me has died
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
I am the one thing in life I can control
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I am inimitable
I am an original
I'm not falling behind or running late
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait (Wait, wait, wait)
Hamilton faces an endless uphill climb
(Climb, climb, climb)
He has something to prove
He has nothing to lose
(Lose, lose, lose, lose)
Hamilton's pace is relentless
He wastes no time
(Time, time, time)
What is it like in his shoes?
Hamilton doesn't hesitate
He exhibits no restraint
He takes and he takes and he takes
And he keeps winning anyway
He changes the game
He plays and he raises the stakes
And if there's a reason
He seems to thrive when so few survive, then Goddamnit
I'm willing to wait for it (Wait for it)
I'm willing to wait for it
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
(And we keep living anyway)
We rise (and we fall)
We fall (and we break)
(And we make our mistakes)
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to-
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it)
Wait for it (Wait for it, wait for it
(Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it)
(Wait)
2:10