"There are approximately 1010300 words in the English language, but I could never string enough together to properly explain how much I want to hit you with a chair." -Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson
lol I had to do this thing for history where I dressed as a historical character and basically teach people about that person. I was Thomas Jefferson and my friend was alexander Hamilton. I told him that Hamilton said that bc I already knew and he was all like “really?!” And laughed. Lol
I like how Jefferson looks very impressed and respectful of Hamilton when Hamilton starts his response, but as it continues, he gets more and more pissed and hating.
Jefferson likes it when Hamilton is attacking him instead of the argument; he knows that's no way to win a debate. He starts to get upset when Hamilton says "The Union gets a boost, you'd rather give it a sedative" because now Hamilton is making a real argument. Then Hamilton makes it about slavery and Jefferson gets mad because he knows that's a great way to reframe the issue in Hamilton's favor, and by the end Jefferson gets confrontational because he got out-debated. It's good character work because Jefferson is so confident in himself, he doesn't care if you attack him personally. But he does care about losing the debate.
Some things I love about this: - I *love* the fact that Lin's trying *so hard* to keep from cracking up when he imitates Jefferson. - "Welcome to the present; we're running a real nation, would you like to join us?" Just shows how out of touch Jefferson was when he returned home to America - And that comment about the "we know who's *really* doing the planting." Huge point made, especially for the time - Hamilton's little dance at 2:11 to 2:14 - "Madison, Jefferson, take a walk! Hamilton, take a walk!" - the fact that this is pretty much every family gather; Washington is basically the father, watching his kids argue, trying to keep them from getting too out of hand in front of the rest of the family; Madison is the middle child watching his older and younger siblings fight, Hamilton's mocking of Jefferson hilariously screams "I'm not copying you!", and his last remark is the one thing that finally forces Washington to react. As the youngest gets told off, the two oldest are flaunting the fact that they got away with it
100%. Also the whole thing shows that even though they were supposed to be getting rid of nobles and status-from-birth, they all look down on him subconsciously for coming from poverty. Like he can't get away with being with being nearly as disrespectful or insulting/combative as Jefferson or the others. He constantly has to prove that he deserves to be there.
Why does no one talk about 2:07 He goes to check if Madison's okay and then proceeds to mouth something like "hey!" When Hamilton insults him :,) it's too sweet
He’s trying to be like “haha members of the crowd, nothing and I mean nothing is wrong but oh would you look at that, we’re experiencing some technical difficulties but of course nothing and I mean nothing else is wrong.”
I’m sure he wasn’t breaking character and was just acting… You got to remember they performed the show eight times a week for 2 years straight. In many interviews the cast members talked about how after performing the same show for like the 500th time they are just in “auto pilot” and don’t really think about what they’re doing on stage because after doing it for so many times it just becomes muscle memory.
i have listened to the first cabinet battle from hamilton just to hear the part when jefferson says “look, when britain taxed our tea, we got frisky. imagine what gon happen when you try to tax our whiskyyyy” and then that one ensemble member is like “AlCaHoL” 🤣🤣🤣
I know there was so much packed into this play, but I almost wish they explored more of Madison's relationship with Hamilton: they cooperated extensively to campaign for the adoption of the Constitution and co-wrote the Federalist Papers. Madison did eventually become a strong opponent of Hamilton, but their falling apart could have been explored in a more nuanced matter a la Burr.
Yeah I thought about that too. I thought it was very interesting how they went from joining forces to defend the Constitution to being enemies. There IS quite a lot packed into the play though.
Yuuup. For all their talk of getting rid of the aristocracy and having birth determine your status, Hamilton can't get away with nearly as much as the wealthy cabinet members.
it's james madison but he's played by the same actor! :) also the coughing fit is a part of his character. james madison was sickly in real life (multiple attacks of malaria, epilepsy, depression, and more)
Hamilton did better in cabinet battle 2 and made valid points, but here he still did kinda talk about the problem, just did more roasting. Also he lowkey projected his anger on Jefferson “Keep ranting, we know who’s really doing the planting”
There is just something so satisfying about Madison-Jefferson harmony and how these characters keep supporting each other... "Why he even brings a thunder" LITERALLY lives in my head rent free and i relisten to this song WAY too often just to hear Madison-Jefferson duet
So there's 2 parts to it: right after Jefferson and Madison sing "You don't have the votes!", Jefferson laughs very similarly to the song (very pronounced "ha"s) Then, when they tell Hamilton he needs congressional approval and has no votes, Jefferson says "It's like a blunder sometimes that makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder". It's a play on the original lyrics "It's like a jungle sometimes that makes me wonder how I keep from going under."
@@vazity_ Kinda late, but. Jefferson accuses Hamilton of being corrupt and wanting to expand treasury for his own gains which Hamilton denies. Then Jefferson taunts him by "if the shoe fits, bear it", basically saying that it is true and Hamilton just doesn't want to admit it. Then, at the end of the song, Hamilton basically threatens to kick Jefferson's ass by having him bend over and "showing him where his shoe fits" 😅
Ladies and gentlemen, you coulda been anywhere in the world tonight, but you’re here with us in New York City. Are you ready for a cabinet meeting??? The issue on the table: Secretary Hamilton’s plan to assume state debt and establish a national bank. Secretary Jefferson, you have the floor, sir JEFFERSON: ‘Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ We fought for these ideals; we shouldn’t settle for less These are wise words, enterprising men quote ‘em Don’t act surprised, you guys, cuz I wrote ‘em JEFFERSON & MADISON: Oww JEFFERSON: But Hamilton forgets His plan would have the government assume state’s debts Now, place your bets as to who that benefits: The very seat of government where Hamilton sits HAMILTON: Not true! JEFFERSON: Ooh, if the shoe fits, wear it If New York’s in debt- Why should Virginia bear it? Uh! Our debts are paid, I’m afraid Don’t tax the South cuz we got it made in the shade In Virginia, we plant seeds in the ground We create. You just wanna move our money around This financial plan is an outrageous demand And it’s too many damn pages for any man to understand Stand with me in the land of the free And pray to God we never see Hamilton’s candidacy Look, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky Imagine what gon’ happen when you try to tax our whisky WASHINGTON: Thank you, Secretary Jefferson. Secretary Hamilton, your response HAMILTON: Thomas. That was a real nice declaration Welcome to the present, we’re running a real nation Would you like to join us, or stay mellow Doin’ whatever the hell it is you do in Monticello? If we assume the debts, the union gets A new line of credit, a financial diuretic How do you not get it? If we’re aggressive and competitive The union gets a boost. You’d rather give it a sedative? A civics lesson from a slaver. Hey neighbor Your debts are paid cuz you don’t pay for labor “We plant seeds in the South. We create.” Yeah, keep ranting We know who’s really doing the planting And another thing, Mr. Age of Enlightenment Don’t lecture me about the war, you didn’t fight in it You think I’m frightened of you, man? We almost died in a trench While you were off getting high with the French Thomas Jefferson, always hesitant with the President Reticent-there isn’t a plan he doesn’t jettison Madison, you’re mad as a hatter, son, take your medicine Damn, you’re in worse shape than the national debt is in Sittin’ there useless as two shits Hey, turn around, bend over, I’ll show you Where my shoe fits WASHINGTON: Excuse me? Madison, Jefferson, take a walk! Hamilton, take a walk! We’ll reconvene after a brief recess. Hamilton! HAMILTON: Sir! WASHINGTON: A word MADISON: You don’t have the votes JEFFERSON/MADISON: You don’t have the votes JEFFERSON: Aha-ha-ha ha! JEFFERSON/MADISON: You’re gonna need congressional approval and you don’t have the votes JEFFERSON: Such a blunder sometimes it makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder MADISON: Why he even brings the thunder… WASHINGTON: You wanna pull yourself together? HAMILTON: I’m sorry, these Virginians are birds of a feather WASHINGTON: Young man, I’m from Virginia, so watch your mouth HAMILTON: So we let Congress get held hostage by the South? WASHINGTON: You need the votes HAMILTON: No, we need bold strokes. We need this plan WASHINGTON: No, you need to convince more folks HAMILTON: James Madison won’t talk to me, that’s a nonstarter WASHINGTON: Winning was easy, young man. Governing’s harder HAMILTON: They’re being intransigent WASHINGTON: You have to find a compromise HAMILTON: But they don’t have a plan, they just hate mine! WASHINGTON: Convince them otherwise HAMILTON: What happens if I don’t get congressional approval? WASHINGTON: I imagine they’ll call for your removal HAMILTON: Sir- WASHINGTON: Figure it out, Alexander. That’s an order from your commander
Ladies and gentlemen, you coulda been anywhere in the world tonight But you're here with us in New York City Are you ready for a cabinet meeting, huh? The issue on the table Secretary Hamilton's plan to assume State debt and establish a national bank Secretary Jefferson, you have the floor, sir Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness We fought for these ideals; we shouldn't settle for less These are wise words, enterprising men quote 'em Don't act surprised, you guys, 'cause I wrote 'em Oww, but Hamilton forgets His plan would have the government assume state's debts Now, place your bets as to who that benefits The very seat of government where Hamilton sits Not true! Ooh, if the shoe fits, wear it If New York's in debt, why should Virginia bear it? Uh! Our debts are paid, I'm afraid Don't tax the South 'cause we got it made in the shade In Virginia, we plant seeds in the ground We create, you just wanna move our money around This financial plan is an outrageous demand And it's too many damn pages for any man to understand Stand with me in the land of the free And pray to God we never see Hamilton's candidacy Look, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky Imagine what gon' happen when you try to tax our whiskey Thank you, Secretary Jefferson Secretary Hamilton, your response Thomas, that was a real nice declaration Welcome to the present, we're running a real nation Would you like to join us, or stay mellow Doin' whatever the hell it is you do in Monticello? If we assume the debts, the union gets A new line of credit, a financial diuretic How do you not get it? If we're aggressive and competitive The union gets a boost, you'd rather give it a sedative? A civics lesson from a slaver, hey neighbor Your debts are paid 'cause you don't pay for labor "We plant seeds in the South, we create" Yeah, keep ranting we know who's really doing the planting And another thing, Mr. Age of Enlightenment Don't lecture me about the war, you didn't fight in it You think I'm frightened of you, man? We almost died in a trench while you Were off getting high with the French Thomas Jefferson, always hesitant with the President reticent There isn't a plan he doesn't jettison Madison, you're mad as a hatter, son, take your medicine Damn, you're in worse shape than the national debt is in Sittin' there useless as two shits Hey, turn around, bend over I'll show you where my shoe fits Excuse me! Madison, Jefferson Take a walk! Hamilton, take a walk! We'll reconvene after a brief recess Hamilton! Sir! A word You don't have the votes You don't have the votes (Aha-ha-ha ha!) You're gonna need congressional approval and you don't have the votes Such a blunder sometimes it makes me Wonder why I even bring the thunder Why he even brings the thunder You wanna pull yourself together I'm sorry, these Virginians are birds of a feather Young man, I'm from Virginia, so watch your mouth So we let Congress get held hostage by the South? You need the votes No, we need bold strokes, we need this plan No, you need to convince more folks James Madison won't talk to me, that's a nonstarter Ah, winning was easy, young man, governing's harder They're being intransigent You have to find a compromise But they don't have a plan, they just hate mine! Convince them otherwise What happens if I don't get congressional approval? I imagine they'll call for your removal Sir- Figure it out, Alexander That's an order from your commander
Ladies and gentlemen, you could have been anywhere in the world tonight But you're here with us in New York City Are you ready for a cabinet meeting, huh? The issue on the table, Secretary Hamilton's plan to assume state debt and establish a national bank Secretary Jefferson, you have the floor, sir Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness We fought for these ideals, we shouldn't settle for less These are wise words, enterprising men quote 'em Don't act surprised, you guys, 'cause I wrote 'em (ow) But Hamilton forgets His plan would have the government assume state's debts Now, place your bets as to who that benefits The very seat of government where Hamilton sits Oh, if the shoe fits, wear it If New York's in debt, why should Virginia bear it? Uh, our debts are paid, I'm afraid Don't tax the South 'cause we got it made in the shade In Virginia, we plant seeds in the ground We create, you just wanna move our money around This financial plan is an outrageous demand And it's too many damn pages for any man to understand Stand with me in the land of the free and pray to God we never see Hamilton's candidacy Look, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky Imagine what gon' happen when you try to tax our whisky Thank you, Secretary Jefferson Secretary Hamilton, your response Thomas, that was a real nice declaration Welcome to the present, we're running a real nation Would you like to join us, or stay mellow Doin' whatever the hell it is you do in Monticello? If we assume the debts, the union gets new line of credit, a financial diuretic How do you not get it, if we're aggressive and competitive The union gets a boost, you'd rather give it a sedative? A civics lesson from a slaver, hey neighbor Your debts are paid 'cause you don't pay for labor "We plant seeds in the South. We create." Yeah, keep ranting We know who's really doing the planting And another thing, Mr. Age of Enlightenment Don't lecture me about the war, you didn't fight in it You think I'm frightened of you, man? We almost died in a trench While you were off getting high with the French Thomas Jefferson, always hesitant with the President Reticent there isn't a plan he doesn't jettison Madison, you're mad as a hatter, son, take your medicine Damn, you're in worse shape than the national debt is in Sittin' there useless as two shits Hey, turn around, bend over, I'll show you where my shoe fits Excuse me, Madison, Jefferson, take a walk Hamilton, take a walk, we're gonna reconvene after a brief recess, Hamilton Sir A word You don't have the votes (you don't have the votes) Aha-ha-ha ha You're gonna need congressional approval and you don't have the votes Such a blunder sometimes it makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder Why he even brings the thunder You wanna pull yourself together? I'm sorry, these Virginians are birds of a feather Young man, I'm from Virginia, so watch your mouth So we let Congress get held hostage by the South? You need the votes No, we need bold strokes, we need this plan (no, you need to convince more folks) James Madison won't talk to me, that's a nonstarter Ah, winning was easy, young man, governing's harder They're being intransigent You have to find a compromise But they don't have a plan, they just hate mine (convince them otherwise) And what happens if I don't get congressional approval? I imagine they'll call for your removal Sir Figure it out, Alexander, that's an order from your commander
@@alextait8255 I see you don't understand how counting works. Let me explain. If candidate #1 gets a gazillion votes and candidate #2 gets 3 gazillion, candidate #1 still loses because 1 gazillion is less than 3 gazillion. I hope you understand.
@@MilkyWhite1 let me explain how english works, if “you dont have votes” means you have little to no votes. not having votes =/= having the second highest # of votes in american history
i just realized this... did lin-manuel miranda reference "the breaks" by kurtis blow at the end when thomas says, "such a blunder sometimes it makes me wonder why i even bring the thunder" in a replacement of, "it's like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder how i keep from going under". just curious lol, thought it was pretty neat once i realized.
If Hamilsquad had a group chat Group name : Friends and Archnemesis Jefferson: [Puts a rickroll link] Jefferson: Hamilton, check that out, you might be intrested Hamilton: [Presses link] Lafayette, Burr and Mulligan: Oh no Hamilton: *gasp* you rickrolled me Jefferson: You should have saw it coming lol
I feel like Jefferson could have easily fired back about Wallstreet actively supporting slavery and the slave trade via investing in sugar cane in the Caribbean. Molasses to rum to slaves.
I'm 110% convinced that political disputes should be discussed with Rap Battles from now on.
It would be less formal but it would be hella entertaining
*If that happened i would officially love politics ⭐*
wait.. they aren't? :(
Schmoyoho
Yes!
"There are approximately 1010300 words in the English language, but I could never string enough together to properly explain how much I want to hit you with a chair."
-Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson
Did he actually say this? Why was this never in the play? It would’ve been GOLDEN 🤣
@@tonikola20 a g r e e d
lol I had to do this thing for history where I dressed as a historical character and basically teach people about that person. I was Thomas Jefferson and my friend was alexander Hamilton. I told him that Hamilton said that bc I already knew and he was all like “really?!” And laughed. Lol
@@tonikola20 Yep. I think Lin just never found it.
@@Lily-sn4wz LOL
I like how Jefferson looks very impressed and respectful of Hamilton when Hamilton starts his response, but as it continues, he gets more and more pissed and hating.
Yeah, his ego can't take it. Hot shots rarely can.
Jefferson likes it when Hamilton is attacking him instead of the argument; he knows that's no way to win a debate. He starts to get upset when Hamilton says "The Union gets a boost, you'd rather give it a sedative" because now Hamilton is making a real argument. Then Hamilton makes it about slavery and Jefferson gets mad because he knows that's a great way to reframe the issue in Hamilton's favor, and by the end Jefferson gets confrontational because he got out-debated.
It's good character work because Jefferson is so confident in himself, he doesn't care if you attack him personally. But he does care about losing the debate.
Meanwhile Hamilton is just prancing around
@@Phyrre56 Woah I never thought about it like that! It adds a new layer of confidence to him I didn't see before! Thank you!
@@placeholderblankspace not really right?
Jefferson’s swag is unbelievably unbeatable
Yeeeeees
@Doggolife Productions ?
Drip
nah he got beat
That's just the magic of Daveed Diggs
Soon as he said “I’ll show you where my shoe fits” I was just like, “DAMN MAN NOT THERE”
@@TheGrumbliestPuppy dude tf 😂
What did he say😂😂😂😂
@@bioluminescent13 _What did he say??_
2:16
Also, for some reason I can just picture it in my head lol
when jefferson goes “don’t be surprised you guys cuz i wrote em, OWWW” it’s so satisfying
Bro, I've replayed that part about 1384739 times now
Ikr
That’s funny cause Lafayette says OWWW in guns and ships too
I love how washington looks like he loving the rap battle happening in front of him (he totally is tho)
Hamilton is very proud of his son
Thats his right hand man
Virginia vs New York rap battle
Some things I love about this:
- I *love* the fact that Lin's trying *so hard* to keep from cracking up when he imitates Jefferson.
- "Welcome to the present; we're running a real nation, would you like to join us?" Just shows how out of touch Jefferson was when he returned home to America
- And that comment about the "we know who's *really* doing the planting." Huge point made, especially for the time
- Hamilton's little dance at 2:11 to 2:14
- "Madison, Jefferson, take a walk! Hamilton, take a walk!"
- the fact that this is pretty much every family gather; Washington is basically the father, watching his kids argue, trying to keep them from getting too out of hand in front of the rest of the family; Madison is the middle child watching his older and younger siblings fight, Hamilton's mocking of Jefferson hilariously screams "I'm not copying you!", and his last remark is the one thing that finally forces Washington to react. As the youngest gets told off, the two oldest are flaunting the fact that they got away with it
100%. Also the whole thing shows that even though they were supposed to be getting rid of nobles and status-from-birth, they all look down on him subconsciously for coming from poverty. Like he can't get away with being with being nearly as disrespectful or insulting/combative as Jefferson or the others. He constantly has to prove that he deserves to be there.
I just love the comment foreshadowing the whiskey rebellion, the actual outcome of taxing whiskey.
Thomas is the younger and Hamilton is older
@@scraper_7645 nah Hamilton is younger
@@ariella6366 yep, Jefferson (46) is 12 years older than Hamilton (34).
no one......
me randomly in the day: u dont have the votes..... U DONT HAVE THE VOTES
*aha Ha Ha Ha* 😂💀
Hahahaha too funny I know what you mean
hahahahah that's why I came to listen
Sams 💀 and my mom will just be talking and I’ll go
“yOu doNt haVe tHe voTeS” and my sister will go: “AghAgHAAghA”
Yes very true
Alex: Don’t lecture me about the war, u didn’t fight in it!
Jefferson: u sure about that?😏
**puts hair in ponytail**
Lafayette: Bonjour BITCH.
"Bonjour BITCH" i cant- 💀💀💀
xD
God I love this comment!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nah this is just perfection at its funniest 😂
0:25 I like how madison says OWWWW with him to make it sound like an echo!! Amazing
Washington is sitting there regretting every decision he's ever made
Why does no one talk about 2:07
He goes to check if Madison's okay and then proceeds to mouth something like "hey!" When Hamilton insults him :,) it's too sweet
Who won whos next you decide
Lmao
🤣👌
Epic rap battles of history!!!!!
@@albertovalera2811 YES
@@albertovalera2811 Alexander Hamilton VERSUS Thomas Jefferson!
2:25 I can't tell if this is just Washington's character or if the actor is breaking- either way it's great 🤣
YES OMG I LOVE HOW HE'S SERIOUS BUT THEN HE STARTS LAUGHING
I think it’s supposed to be nervous laughter
He’s trying to be like “haha members of the crowd, nothing and I mean nothing is wrong but oh would you look at that, we’re experiencing some technical difficulties but of course nothing and I mean nothing else is wrong.”
I’m sure he wasn’t breaking character and was just acting… You got to remember they performed the show eight times a week for 2 years straight. In many interviews the cast members talked about how after performing the same show for like the 500th time they are just in “auto pilot” and don’t really think about what they’re doing on stage because after doing it for so many times it just becomes muscle memory.
1:26 I watched this part like 10 times
Samee
I watched this an unhealthy amount if times. Thanks for the time stamp.
I fucking love that part
I think it cured my anxiety 😂
I love that Jefferson claps after lol he’s like oh that’s actually a really accurate impression of me lol
Washington:
Hamilton! Take a walk!
1.2 seconds later
Hamilton! A word!
Hamilton's brain:
I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT FROM ME!
I love how hamilton jumps up at the beginning and when Washington says hamilton he bows, (also jeff’s dancing is, mwah 👌)
YES
Stay mellow, doing whatever the hell it is you do in Montichello. The best comeback ever.
“Hamilton, take a walk!”
*regrettable chuckle*
i have listened to the first cabinet battle from hamilton just to hear the part when jefferson says
“look, when britain taxed our tea, we got frisky. imagine what gon happen when you try to tax our whiskyyyy”
and then that one ensemble member is like
“AlCaHoL”
🤣🤣🤣
I love how Jefferson is like respectful when Hamilton is roasting him but when Hamilton starts roasting Madison, he's ready to throw hands
Washington's nervous laugh after breaking up the meeting just says "I regret everything"
I know there was so much packed into this play, but I almost wish they explored more of Madison's relationship with Hamilton: they cooperated extensively to campaign for the adoption of the Constitution and co-wrote the Federalist Papers. Madison did eventually become a strong opponent of Hamilton, but their falling apart could have been explored in a more nuanced matter a la Burr.
Yeah I thought about that too. I thought it was very interesting how they went from joining forces to defend the Constitution to being enemies. There IS quite a lot packed into the play though.
1:28 I don’t know how Miranda does it. But he is a god when it comes to creating personalities for characters.
I like how jefferson can just get away with anything😂😂😂
Yuuup. For all their talk of getting rid of the aristocracy and having birth determine your status, Hamilton can't get away with nearly as much as the wealthy cabinet members.
Like a toddler lol
“You know why Jefferson can do what he wants? He doesn’t dignify school yard taught with a response!” Angelica in the cut song Congratulations.
I absolutely love the fact that for a little bit, Madison is basically Jefferson's hypeman
poor madison, had a coughing fit and had to sit down. hes a real trooper, motioned for Jefferson to go on and that he was fine
it's james madison but he's played by the same actor! :) also the coughing fit is a part of his character. james madison was sickly in real life (multiple attacks of malaria, epilepsy, depression, and more)
1:25 the fact that this isn’t a gif is A CRIME! A crime I say.
I got Jefferson's laugh after "you dont have the votes" forever engraved in my brain
2:21 I love that Washington is like
*Jefferson, Madison, it's ok just take a break*
And with Hamilton he's like
*Calm the f down son*
Jefferson talking about the actual problem while Hamilton only throws insults is a perfect representation of their characters
Hamilton did offer his pov about the problem but can't do it without insulting others.
Hamilton did better in cabinet battle 2 and made valid points, but here he still did kinda talk about the problem, just did more roasting. Also he lowkey projected his anger on Jefferson “Keep ranting, we know who’s really doing the planting”
Washington:Madison, Jefferson take a walk
Washington:Hamilton TAKE A WALK
Yo, bro, take five, take a walk outside-
THIS! He told him to take a walk so agressively LOL😭💀
@@MariaFernandaValencia-do6wh ikr lol
When Jefferson says "don't be surprised cuz guys I wrote them OWWWWW" just hits different
0:24 there’s crack on the way he says the “aoooo” cause I’m addicted
Joe Biden when Trump comes in: 2:31
STOPPP IM CRYING LMAORKSJEJAJEK
i don’t blame jefferson for staying in monticello during the war, that building is bloody amazing.
I WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT THEY WOULD BE IN A FUCKING RAP BATTLE THIS IS AWESOME
Daveed Diggs is joy personified.
Ham:Dont lecture me about you didnt fight in it
Thomas:Or did i
Lyfette:Bye
Hamilton we weren’t ready for it!! 😂
Hamilton: I'll show you where my shoe fits!
Washington's hand: Now's my chance!
I like this scene, I saw how cocky Jefferson was when he tried to put down Hamilton proposal in cabinet 😂😂.
There is just something so satisfying about Madison-Jefferson harmony and how these characters keep supporting each other... "Why he even brings a thunder" LITERALLY lives in my head rent free and i relisten to this song WAY too often just to hear Madison-Jefferson duet
HAMILTON BEST MUSICAL!
I just noticed the nod to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five!!!
Where
Wut
So there's 2 parts to it: right after Jefferson and Madison sing "You don't have the votes!", Jefferson laughs very similarly to the song (very pronounced "ha"s)
Then, when they tell Hamilton he needs congressional approval and has no votes, Jefferson says "It's like a blunder sometimes that makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder". It's a play on the original lyrics "It's like a jungle sometimes that makes me wonder how I keep from going under."
@@eringobr4gh ohh lol
2:35 I love that laugh
Re-watch this but each time look at a different characters facial expressions...it's hilarious
no one:
me in the middle of a regular conversation: ill show you where my shoe fits
same
What does is it mean?
@@vazity_ means Hamilton gonna shove his shoe right up his rearend
@@vazity_ Kinda late, but. Jefferson accuses Hamilton of being corrupt and wanting to expand treasury for his own gains which Hamilton denies. Then Jefferson taunts him by "if the shoe fits, bear it", basically saying that it is true and Hamilton just doesn't want to admit it. Then, at the end of the song, Hamilton basically threatens to kick Jefferson's ass by having him bend over and "showing him where his shoe fits" 😅
@@GabichanPlays oh yea i remember that. the song was a banger lol
2:17 Jefferson: HOWDAREYOUDISRESPECTMYHUSBANTO
Jefferson shouldn’t be your husband Lafayette should
1:29 Proud Washingdad moment.
POV your mom lets you order somewhere but the youngest wants McDonald’s: 2:31
Lol the prancing and fanning at 1:29 kills me everytime.
Not Washington clearly rooting for Hamilton in the background 😂😂😂
This could have been a legitimate way conflict were resolved and we wouldn’t even know because no one else was in the room where it happened
Ladies and gentlemen, you coulda been anywhere in the world tonight,
but you’re here with us in New York City.
Are you ready for a cabinet meeting???
The issue on the table: Secretary Hamilton’s plan to assume state debt
and establish a national bank.
Secretary Jefferson, you have the floor, sir
JEFFERSON:
‘Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’
We fought for these ideals; we shouldn’t settle for less
These are wise words, enterprising men quote ‘em
Don’t act surprised, you guys, cuz I wrote ‘em
JEFFERSON & MADISON:
Oww
JEFFERSON:
But Hamilton forgets
His plan would have the government assume state’s debts
Now, place your bets as to who that benefits:
The very seat of government where Hamilton sits
HAMILTON:
Not true!
JEFFERSON:
Ooh, if the shoe fits, wear it
If New York’s in debt-
Why should Virginia bear it? Uh! Our debts are paid, I’m afraid
Don’t tax the South cuz we got it made in the shade
In Virginia, we plant seeds in the ground
We create. You just wanna move our money around
This financial plan is an outrageous demand
And it’s too many damn pages for any man to understand
Stand with me in the land of the free
And pray to God we never see Hamilton’s candidacy
Look, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky
Imagine what gon’ happen when you try to tax our whisky
WASHINGTON:
Thank you, Secretary Jefferson. Secretary Hamilton, your response
HAMILTON:
Thomas. That was a real nice declaration
Welcome to the present, we’re running a real nation
Would you like to join us, or stay mellow
Doin’ whatever the hell it is you do in Monticello?
If we assume the debts, the union gets
A new line of credit, a financial diuretic
How do you not get it? If we’re aggressive and competitive
The union gets a boost. You’d rather give it a sedative?
A civics lesson from a slaver. Hey neighbor
Your debts are paid cuz you don’t pay for labor
“We plant seeds in the South. We create.”
Yeah, keep ranting
We know who’s really doing the planting
And another thing, Mr. Age of Enlightenment
Don’t lecture me about the war, you didn’t fight in it
You think I’m frightened of you, man?
We almost died in a trench
While you were off getting high with the French
Thomas Jefferson, always hesitant with the President
Reticent-there isn’t a plan he doesn’t jettison
Madison, you’re mad as a hatter, son, take your medicine
Damn, you’re in worse shape than the national debt is in
Sittin’ there useless as two shits
Hey, turn around, bend over, I’ll show you
Where my shoe fits
WASHINGTON:
Excuse me? Madison, Jefferson, take a walk! Hamilton,
take a walk! We’ll reconvene after a brief recess. Hamilton!
HAMILTON:
Sir!
WASHINGTON:
A word
MADISON:
You don’t have the votes
JEFFERSON/MADISON:
You don’t have the votes
JEFFERSON:
Aha-ha-ha ha!
JEFFERSON/MADISON:
You’re gonna need congressional approval and you don’t have the votes
JEFFERSON:
Such a blunder sometimes it makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder
MADISON:
Why he even brings the thunder…
WASHINGTON:
You wanna pull yourself together?
HAMILTON:
I’m sorry, these Virginians are birds of a feather
WASHINGTON:
Young man, I’m from Virginia, so watch your mouth
HAMILTON:
So we let Congress get held hostage by the South?
WASHINGTON:
You need the votes
HAMILTON:
No, we need bold strokes. We need this plan
WASHINGTON:
No, you need to convince more folks
HAMILTON:
James Madison won’t talk to me, that’s a nonstarter
WASHINGTON:
Winning was easy, young man. Governing’s harder
HAMILTON:
They’re being intransigent
WASHINGTON:
You have to find a compromise
HAMILTON:
But they don’t have a plan, they just hate mine!
WASHINGTON:
Convince them otherwise
HAMILTON:
What happens if I don’t get congressional approval?
WASHINGTON:
I imagine they’ll call for your removal
HAMILTON:
Sir-
WASHINGTON:
Figure it out, Alexander. That’s an order from your commander
Poor Burr wasn't in the room where it happened 0:26
2:30 everyone to Kevin McCarthy on January 3rd 2023 😂
Jefferson was COOKING 🔥🔥🔥
Favorite part by far Daveed's on beat mocking laugh
Lin is trying his frikin hardest not to break character when he impersonating Jefferson 😂
The chamber meetings rap battles, duel commandments, and the Schuyler Sister songs are my favorite😂
Lins little jump at the beginning 😆
1:57 this guy in the back looks so scared-
Washington smiling at the end like: I hate my life
Ladies and gentlemen, you coulda been anywhere in the world tonight
But you're here with us in New York City
Are you ready for a cabinet meeting, huh?
The issue on the table
Secretary Hamilton's plan to assume
State debt and establish a national bank
Secretary Jefferson, you have the floor, sir
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
We fought for these ideals; we shouldn't settle for less
These are wise words, enterprising men quote 'em
Don't act surprised, you guys, 'cause I wrote 'em
Oww, but Hamilton forgets
His plan would have the government assume state's debts
Now, place your bets as to who that benefits
The very seat of government where Hamilton sits
Not true!
Ooh, if the shoe fits, wear it
If New York's in debt, why should Virginia bear it?
Uh! Our debts are paid, I'm afraid
Don't tax the South 'cause we got it made in the shade
In Virginia, we plant seeds in the ground
We create, you just wanna move our money around
This financial plan is an outrageous demand
And it's too many damn pages for any man to understand
Stand with me in the land of the free
And pray to God we never see Hamilton's candidacy
Look, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky
Imagine what gon' happen when you try to tax our whiskey
Thank you, Secretary Jefferson
Secretary Hamilton, your response
Thomas, that was a real nice declaration
Welcome to the present, we're running a real nation
Would you like to join us, or stay mellow
Doin' whatever the hell it is you do in Monticello?
If we assume the debts, the union gets
A new line of credit, a financial diuretic
How do you not get it? If we're aggressive and competitive
The union gets a boost, you'd rather give it a sedative?
A civics lesson from a slaver, hey neighbor
Your debts are paid 'cause you don't pay for labor
"We plant seeds in the South, we create"
Yeah, keep ranting we know who's really doing the planting
And another thing, Mr. Age of Enlightenment
Don't lecture me about the war, you didn't fight in it
You think I'm frightened of you, man?
We almost died in a trench while you
Were off getting high with the French
Thomas Jefferson, always hesitant with the President reticent
There isn't a plan he doesn't jettison
Madison, you're mad as a hatter, son, take your medicine
Damn, you're in worse shape than the national debt is in
Sittin' there useless as two shits
Hey, turn around, bend over
I'll show you where my shoe fits
Excuse me! Madison, Jefferson
Take a walk! Hamilton, take a walk!
We'll reconvene after a brief recess
Hamilton!
Sir!
A word
You don't have the votes
You don't have the votes
(Aha-ha-ha ha!)
You're gonna need congressional approval and you don't have the votes
Such a blunder sometimes it makes me
Wonder why I even bring the thunder
Why he even brings the thunder
You wanna pull yourself together
I'm sorry, these Virginians are birds of a feather
Young man, I'm from Virginia, so watch your mouth
So we let Congress get held hostage by the South?
You need the votes
No, we need bold strokes, we need this plan
No, you need to convince more folks
James Madison won't talk to me, that's a nonstarter
Ah, winning was easy, young man, governing's harder
They're being intransigent
You have to find a compromise
But they don't have a plan, they just hate mine!
Convince them otherwise
What happens if I don't get congressional approval?
I imagine they'll call for your removal
Sir-
Figure it out, Alexander
That's an order from your commander
Vc é um anjo
I love the Grandmaster Flash reference so much
The make quite a few rap references in this play. I think they made a "Shook Ones Pt. II" reference, too.
Lin-Manuel Miranda did amazing in this musical. I watched this movie in my history class and he did amazing as Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton take a walk, said Washington calmly
Epic Rap Battles of History! Jefferson! Versus.... Hamilton!
0:24 the way he says "OWWWW" makes my kitty PURR 💜
“Brief recess” 😂😂😂
Ladies and gentlemen, you could have been anywhere in the world tonight
But you're here with us in New York City
Are you ready for a cabinet meeting, huh?
The issue on the table, Secretary Hamilton's plan to assume state debt and establish a national bank
Secretary Jefferson, you have the floor, sir
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
We fought for these ideals, we shouldn't settle for less
These are wise words, enterprising men quote 'em
Don't act surprised, you guys, 'cause I wrote 'em (ow)
But Hamilton forgets
His plan would have the government assume state's debts
Now, place your bets as to who that benefits
The very seat of government where Hamilton sits
Oh, if the shoe fits, wear it
If New York's in debt, why should Virginia bear it?
Uh, our debts are paid, I'm afraid
Don't tax the South 'cause we got it made in the shade
In Virginia, we plant seeds in the ground
We create, you just wanna move our money around
This financial plan is an outrageous demand
And it's too many damn pages for any man to understand
Stand with me in the land of the free and pray to God we never see Hamilton's candidacy
Look, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky
Imagine what gon' happen when you try to tax our whisky
Thank you, Secretary Jefferson
Secretary Hamilton, your response
Thomas, that was a real nice declaration
Welcome to the present, we're running a real nation
Would you like to join us, or stay mellow
Doin' whatever the hell it is you do in Monticello?
If we assume the debts, the union gets new line of credit, a financial diuretic
How do you not get it, if we're aggressive and competitive
The union gets a boost, you'd rather give it a sedative?
A civics lesson from a slaver, hey neighbor
Your debts are paid 'cause you don't pay for labor
"We plant seeds in the South. We create." Yeah, keep ranting
We know who's really doing the planting
And another thing, Mr. Age of Enlightenment
Don't lecture me about the war, you didn't fight in it
You think I'm frightened of you, man?
We almost died in a trench
While you were off getting high with the French
Thomas Jefferson, always hesitant with the President
Reticent there isn't a plan he doesn't jettison
Madison, you're mad as a hatter, son, take your medicine
Damn, you're in worse shape than the national debt is in
Sittin' there useless as two shits
Hey, turn around, bend over, I'll show you where my shoe fits
Excuse me, Madison, Jefferson, take a walk
Hamilton, take a walk, we're gonna reconvene after a brief recess, Hamilton
Sir
A word
You don't have the votes (you don't have the votes)
Aha-ha-ha ha
You're gonna need congressional approval and you don't have the votes
Such a blunder sometimes it makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder
Why he even brings the thunder
You wanna pull yourself together?
I'm sorry, these Virginians are birds of a feather
Young man, I'm from Virginia, so watch your mouth
So we let Congress get held hostage by the South?
You need the votes
No, we need bold strokes, we need this plan (no, you need to convince more folks)
James Madison won't talk to me, that's a nonstarter
Ah, winning was easy, young man, governing's harder
They're being intransigent
You have to find a compromise
But they don't have a plan, they just hate mine (convince them otherwise)
And what happens if I don't get congressional approval?
I imagine they'll call for your removal
Sir
Figure it out, Alexander, that's an order from your commander
How ironic a 6 foot man (Okieriete Onaodowan) plays our shortest president (Madison was 5’4”)
Jefferson be like why you gotta call me out like that! Lol
Hamilton Take A Walk!” Hamilton be like: I don’t need to take no effing walk
Thomas Jefferson: “DONT TAX THE SOUTH BECAUSE WE GOT IT MADE IN THE SHADE”
A.Ham:👁👄👁
"You don't have the votes! You don't have the votes" who knew this line would be relevant in 2023
Eminem is shitting his pants when Hamilton wants to go up against him
My US history teacher showed this in class once. It was amazing.
No one:
Absolutely no one:
Literally no one:
Me @ trump in 2021: you don’t have the votes, you don’t have the votes, aHAhaHaHA
yea not like hes got the second highest amount of votes in american history
Your joke was worse than 9/11
@@mnckyo2385 don’t joke about 9/11
@@alextait8255 I see you don't understand how counting works. Let me explain. If candidate #1 gets a gazillion votes and candidate #2 gets 3 gazillion, candidate #1 still loses because 1 gazillion is less than 3 gazillion. I hope you understand.
@@MilkyWhite1 let me explain how english works, if “you dont have votes” means you have little to no votes. not having votes =/= having the second highest # of votes in american history
2:35 😂 what is that
It's AHAHA HA HA
Anyone else see madison as jeffersons babysitter?
I see him as Jefferson's minion/henchman.
*A bill in congress fails*
Me: you don’t have the votes…
That ow is perfect
i just realized this... did lin-manuel miranda reference "the breaks" by kurtis blow at the end when thomas says, "such a blunder sometimes it makes me wonder why i even bring the thunder" in a replacement of, "it's like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder how i keep from going under". just curious lol, thought it was pretty neat once i realized.
Now this is the best 1800's rap battle ever.
2:09 Jefferson does a silent “hey!” when he starts insulting Madison ❤ besties
This is quite literally an epic rap battle of history!
James madison: the friend that is chill
Thomas Jefferson: the friend that comes with all the heat
THAT'S MY ALCOHOL
I'm not a fan of rap or musicals but I ❤ Hamilton.
I wish this could be played in DC for Scalise and Jordan….
I’m watching this In History class 😭😭
If Hamilsquad had a group chat
Group name : Friends and Archnemesis
Jefferson:
[Puts a rickroll link]
Jefferson: Hamilton, check that out, you might be intrested
Hamilton:
[Presses link]
Lafayette, Burr and Mulligan:
Oh no
Hamilton: *gasp* you rickrolled me
Jefferson: You should have saw it coming lol
I know more about these politics than I do of todays politics. I'm not complaining.
green and maroon are opposites in the color wheel. this battle is visually pleasing, as well as audibly.
That beat was 🔥🔥🔥💪💪
Hamilton won the argument for sure.
Well yeah, otherwise we wouldn't still have a national bank to this day.
he did win, but he didn’t have the votes to get it through congress at the time.
hence the “you don’t have the votes”
I feel like Jefferson could have easily fired back about Wallstreet actively supporting slavery and the slave trade via investing in sugar cane in the Caribbean. Molasses to rum to slaves.
The only reason we have the national bank is because Jefferson and Hamilton made a compromise
History Rap battle of the ages