History Has Its Eyes on You
Christopher Jackson, Lin-Manuel Miranda & Original Broadway Cast of “Hamilton” * Track #19 On Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
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History Has Its Eyes on You by Christopher Jackson, Lin-Manuel Miranda & Original Broadway Cast of "Hamilton"
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Produced by
Bill Sherman & ?uestlove & Black Thought & Lin-Manuel Miranda & Alex LacamoireWrited by
Lin-Manuel MirandaAbout
In this song, Washington tells Hamilton what the show he’s starring in is all about. During this scene, Washington hands Hamilton a sword, a symbol of his promotion to his command. The song ends with a mutual salute.
Sure, this song is a minute and a half long, but here’s a seven minute talk with R...
History Has Its Eyes on You Lyrics
[WASHINGTON]
I was younger than you are now
When I was given my first command
I led my men straight into a massacre
I witnessed their deaths firsthand
I made every mistake
And felt the shame rise in me
And even now I lie awake
[WASHINGTON & LAURENS/MULLIGAN]
Knowing history has its eyes on me (Whoa…)
Whoa…
Whoa…
Yeah
[HAMILTON/WASHINGTON & COMPANY]
History has its eyes on me (Whoa…)
Whoa…
Whoa…
Yeah
[WASHINGTON]
Let me tell you what I wish I’d known
When I was young and dreamed of glory:
You have no control:
[WASHINGTON AND COMPANY]
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story
[WASHINGTON]
I know that we can win
I know that greatness lies in you
But remember from here on in
[WASHINGTON/HAMILTON AND MEN]
History has its
Eyes on you
[ENSEMBLE]
Whoa…
Whoa…
Whoa…
[FULL COMPANY]
History has its eyes on you
History Has Its Eyes on You Q&A
Who wrote History Has Its Eyes on You's ?
History Has Its Eyes on You was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Who produced History Has Its Eyes on You's ?
History Has Its Eyes on You was produced by Bill Sherman & ?uestlove & Black Thought & Lin-Manuel Miranda & Alex Lacamoire.
When did Christopher Jackson, Lin-Manuel Miranda & Original Broadway Cast of “Hamilton” release History Has Its Eyes on You?
Christopher Jackson, Lin-Manuel Miranda & Original Broadway Cast of “Hamilton” released History Has Its Eyes on You on Fri Sep 25 2015.
Does the track have any certifications?
Yes, “History Has Its Eyes on You” was certified platinum by the RIAA on June 23, 2023.