When I heard this song for the first time, I thought it was so sweet and caring and it was such a perfect father daughter and father son song. there are many factors that go into this song that make it such a great song and that many parents can relate to.
one factor that I noticed in the song was the melody and the pace of the song really make it a nice and sweet song because when both Burr and Hamilton sing the song, they are both quiet as if their trying not to wake up the baby. The fact that it's two grown men who are singing this song in a quiet tone shows that not only they are capable of being a fighter and a patriot but they are also capable of compassion, and kindness which is a great touch to this song and partly why it pulls on America's heartstrings.
another factor that goes into this song is the actual message of the song because in the song both Burr and Hamilton say:
You will come of age with out young nation
We'll bleed and fight for you, we'll make it right for you
If we lay a strong enough foundation
We'll pass it on to you, we'll give the world to you.
So what they are saying to their children is that they would do anything for their children and if that meant giving their lives so that their children can live to see another day, then they will do it. they are also saying that if they create a good government for the United States and it is a stable and fair government then their children will grow up in a free society where they are able to have many opportunities and help to improve the American society.
I really like your commentary on this piece. I especially appreciate the thought that the tender tone that the men use is in a way, imitating a lullaby. When I listened to this song again, I noticed that the accompaniment really adds to the sweet feeling you mentioned. Just listening to the intro, it reminds me of a music box. To me, this paints vivid images of childhood, so I feel like Miranda uses this to relate to his American audience.
ReplyDeleteI also think that this song shows the softer side of Hamilton, his open side that only his family gets to see. You can tell he's proud of his children and his wife in this song. I also think that this shows us that he thinks that by him doing all of these great things he's going to give his children and better life than he had when he was a young child.
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