Dear Theodosia
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton, Leslie Odom, Jr.
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Dear Theodosia, what to say to you? You have my eyes You have your mother’s name When you came into the world, you cried and it broke my heart I’m dedicating every day to you Domestic life was never quite my style When you smile, you knock me out, I fall apart And I thought I was so smart You will come of age with our 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 And you’ll blow us all away Someday, someday Yeah, you’ll blow us all away Someday, someday Oh Philip, when you smile I am undone My son Look at my son Pride is not the word I’m looking for There is so much more inside me now Oh Philip, you outshine the morning sun My son When you smile, I fall apart And I thought I was so smart My father wasn’t around (my father wasn’t around) I swear that I’ll be around for you I’ll do whatever it takes I’ll make a million mistakes I’ll make the world safe and sound for you Will come of age with our 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 And you’ll blow us all away Someday, someday Yeah, you’ll blow us all away Someday, someday
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Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
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14 facts about this song
Song Creation"Dear Theodosia" is a song written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for his critically-acclaimed Broadway musical, "Hamilton."
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Inspirational AspectsThe song is sung by the characters Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr as they express their hopes and dreams for their newborn children.
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Character MindsetThe song stands out as it presents a softer, emotional side of the main characters who are mostly depicted as hardened politicians and soldiers throughout the rest the musical.
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Track Position"Dear Theodosia" is the 22nd song on the original Broadway cast recording and occurs in the first act of the musical.
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ReceptionNot only was it widely received by fans, but it also received critical acclaim for its emotional depth, melodic beauty, and lyrical prowess.
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PerformanceMiranda, who plays Hamilton in the original cast, performs the song with Leslie Odom Jr., who plays Burr.
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PopularityThe song has been covered by a number of artists and fan renditions have spread across various social media platforms.
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Theodosia's IdentityThe Theodosia in the song refers to Burr's daughter, Theodosia Burr Alston, who was a significant figure in her father's life. Interestingly, the historical Theodosia was later lost at sea.
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Transcending TimeThe song has the unique ability to resonate with parents of any generation, making it a timeless piece of musical theatre.
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AccoladesThe song is part of the original Broadway cast recording that won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album in 2016.
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Significance in the Plot"Dear Theodosia" proves significant in demonstrating the shared fatherhood bond between Hamilton and Burr, framing their complex relationship throughout the rest of the narrative.
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Phillip's CharacterWhile Theodosia was a historical figure, Phillip, Hamilton's son mentioned in the song, was also a significant figure who later dies in a duel, echoing his father's fate.
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Compassionate ElementsThe song emotively illustrates Hamilton and Burr's mutual desire to provide a better world for their children, an aspect of historical narrative rarely explored.
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Reprise VersionThere is a reprise version of "Dear Theodosia" that was cut out from the final version of the theatrical performance. However, it is available in "The Hamilton Mixtape." This version is sung by Regina Spektor featuring Ben Folds, only adding to the song's popularity.
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