Mermaid - Train

Seventeen, Se- se- seventeen Se- se- seventeen 1789 How does the bastard orphan Immigrant decorated war vet Unite the colonies through more debt? Fight the other founding fathers 'til he has to forfeit? Have it all, lose it all You ready for more yet? Treasury Secretary, Washington's the President Ev'ry American experiment sets a precedent Not so fast, someone came along to resist him Pissed him off until we had a two-party system You haven't met him yet, you haven't had the chance 'Cause he's been kickin' ass as the ambassador to France But someone's gotta keep the American promise You simply must meet Thomas, Thomas! Thomas Jefferson's coming home! Thomas Jefferson's coming home! Thomas Jefferson's coming home! Thomas Jefferson's coming home! Thomas Jefferson's coming home Lord, he's been off in Paris for so long! Aaa-ooo! Aaa-ooo! France is following us to revolution There is no more status quo But the sun comes up and the world still spins (Aaa-ooo!) I helped Lafayette draft a declaration Then I said, 'I gotta go I gotta be in Monticello Now the work at home begins (Aaa-ooo!) So what'd I miss? What'd I miss? Virginia, my home sweet home, I wanna give you a kiss I've been in Paris meeting lots of different ladies I guess I basic'lly missed the late '80s I traveled the wide, wide world and came back to this (Aaa-ooo!) There's a letter on my desk from the President Haven't even put my bags down yet Sally be a lamb, darlin', won't cha open it? It says the President's assembling a cabinet And that I am to be the Secretary of State, great! And that I'm already Senate-approved I just got home and now I'm headed up to New York (Headin' to New York!) (Headin' to New York!) Lookin' at the rolling fields I can't believe that we are free Ready to face whatever's awaiting Me in NYC But who's waitin' for me when I step in the place? My friend James Madison, red in the face He grabs my arm and I respond "What's goin' on?" (Aaa-ooo!) Thomas, we are engaged in a battle for our nation's very soul Can you get us out of the mess we're in? (Aaa-ooo!) Hamilton's new financial plan is nothing less than government control I've been fighting for the South alone Where have you been? Uh... France (Aaa-ooo!) We have to win What'd I miss? (What, what, what'd I miss?) What'd I miss? (I've come home to this) Headfirst into a political abyss! (Headfirst into the abyss) I have my first cabinet meeting today (chicka-pow!) I guess I better think of something to say I'm already on my way Let's get to the bottom of this (What did I miss?) (Aaa-ooo!) Mr. Jefferson, welcome home Mr. Jefferson? Alexander Hamilton Mr. Jefferson, welcome home Mr. Jefferson, welcome home Sir, you've been off in Paris for so long! So what did I miss?

The issue on the table: France is on the verge of war with England. Now do provide aid and troops to our French allies? Or do we stay out of it? Remember, my decision on this matter Is not subject to congressional approval. The only person you have to convince is me. Secretary Jefferson, you have the floor sir. When we were on death's door when we were needy We made a promise, we signed a treaty. We needed money and guns and half a chance, Uhh who provided those funds? (France) In return they didn't ask for land, Only the promise that we'd lend a hand And stand with them if they fought against oppressors And revolution is messy but now is the time to stand. Stand with our brothers as they fight against tyranny. I know that Alexander Hamilton is here And he would rather not have this debate. I remind you that he is not Secretary of State! He knows nothing of loyalty. (nothing) Smells like new money Dresses like fake royalty. Desperate to rise above his station. Everything he does betrays the ideals our nation. Hey, and if you don't know now you know Mr. President. Thank you Secretary Jefferson Secretary Hamilton your response. You must be out of your GODDAMNED mind If you think The president is gonna bring the nation to the brink Of meddling in the middle of a military mess A game of chess Where France is queen and king-less We've signed a treaty with a king Who's head is now in a basket Would you like to take it out and ask it? "Oh should we honor our treaty King Louis head?" Uh do whatever you want, I'm super dead! Enough! Enough! Hamilton is right (Mr. President) We're too fragile to start another fight (But sir do we not fight for freedom) Sure, when the French figure out who's gonna lead 'em. (The people are leading!) The people are rioting, there's a difference Frankly it's a little disquieting You would let your ideals blind you to reality Hamilton? (Sir) Draft the statement of neutrality. Did you forget Lafayette? (What?) Have you an ounce of regret? You accumulate debt, you accumulate power Yet in their hour of need you forget. Lafayette's a smart man he'll be fine, And before he was your friend he was mine. If we try to fight in every revolution in the world We never stop, where do we draw the line? So quick witted Alas, I admit it I bet you were quite a lawyer My defendants got aquitted Yeah, well someone oughtta remind you (What?) You're nothing without Washington behind you. (Hamilton) Daddy's calling

The Election of 1800 Can we get back to politics? Please? Yo Every action has its equal opposite reaction John Adams shat the bed. I love the guy, but he's in traction Poor Alexander Hamilton, he is missing in action So now I'm facing- Aaron Burr! With his own faction He's very attractive in the North, New Yorkers like his chances He's not very forthcoming on any particular stances Ask him a question: it glances off, he obfuscates, he dances And they say I'm a Francophile, at least they know I know where France is! Thomas, that's the problem; see, they see Burr as a less extreme you Ha! You need to change course, a key endorsement might redeem you Who did you have in mind? Don't laugh Who is it? You used to work on the same staff What? It might be nice, it might be nice To get Hamilton on your side It might be nice, it might be nice To get Hamilton on your side Talk less! (Burr!) Smile more! (Burr!) Don't let them know what you're against or what you're for! (Burr!) Shake hands with him! (Burr!) Charm her! (Burr!) It's 1800; ladies, tell your husbands, vote for Burr! (Burr!) I don't like Adams! Well, he's gonna lose, that's just defeatist And Jefferson? In love with France! Yeah, he's so elitist! I like that Aaron Burr! I can't believe we're here with him! He seems approachable? Like you could grab a beer with him Dear Mr. Hamilton: Your fellow Fed'ralists would like to know how you'll be voting It's quiet uptown Dear Mr. Hamilton: John Adams doesn't stand a chance, so who are you promoting? It's quiet uptown Jefferson or Burr? (Jefferson or Burr?) We know, it's lose-lose Jefferson or Burr? (Jefferson or Burr?) But if you had to choose! Dear Mr. Hamilton (Jefferson or Burr?) (Jefferson or Burr?) (We know, it's lose-lose) John Adams doesn't stand a chance (We know, it's lose-lose) So who are you promoting? (Jefferson or Burr?) (Jefferson or Burr?) But if you had to choose! Well, if it isn't Aaron Burr, sir Alexander! You've created quite a stir, sir I'm going door to door! You're openly campaigning? Sure! That's new Honestly, it's kind of draining Burr? Sir? Is there anything you wouldn't do? No, I'm chasing what I want, and you know what? What? I learned that from you (If you had to choose, if you had to choose) It's a tie! (If you had to choose, if you had to choose) It's up to the delegates! (If you had to choose, if you had to choose) It's up to Hamilton! (If you had to choose, if you had to choose) (Jefferson or Burr?) (Jefferson or Burr?) (Choose, choose, choose!) Yo (oh!) The people are asking to hear my voice (oh!) But the country is facing a difficult choice (oh!) And if you were to ask me who I'd promote (oh!) Jefferson has my vote (Oh!) I have never agreed with Jefferson once (oh!) We have fought on like 75 different fronts (oh!) But when all said and all is done Jefferson has beliefs; Burr has none (Ooh!) Well, I'll be damned! Well, I'll be damned! Hamilton's on your side (Well, I'll be damned! Well, I'll be damned!) And you won in a landslide Congrats on a race well-run I did give you a fight Uh-huh I look forward to our partnership Our partnership? As your vice president! Yeah, right! You hear this guy? Man openly campaigns against me Talking 'bout "I look forward to our partnership!" It is crazy that the guy who comes in the second gets to be Vice President Ooh! Y'know what, we can change that! Y'know why? Why? 'Cause I'm the president Burr, when you see Hamilton Thank him for the endorsement

متكتف مهموم موجوع وضعيف وشجاع مليان أحلام وعشان مربوط مكسور وبكسر في المآديف وتفوت أيام وتمر سنين وانا حالي غريب انا مين انا مين مشدود في الساقية وعايش مبسوط وحزين ومحبط وجرئ ورزين مشدود في الساقية وعايش مبسوط وحزين ومحبط وجرئ ورزين على غفلة اتحول بركان جبار انا ضلمة وليل أنا نار ونهار متكتف مهموم موجوع وضعيف وشجاع مليان أحلام وعشان مربوط مكسور وبكسر في المآديف ماشي على طريق مكتوب مرسوم بس انا مسؤول وعليا اللوم ماقدرش أقول من الذنب برئ لا انا ابليس ولا هبقى رسول ماقدرش أقول من الذنب برئ لا انا ابليس ولا هبقى رسول قدامي طريق همشيه همشيه نفهم في الآخر كل ده لية متكتف مهموم موجوع وضعيف وشجاع مليان أحلام وعشان مربوط مكسور وبكسر في المآديف

فوسط زحمة وناس كتير وطريق أنا ماشي فيه عكس السير وسط الطموح والأمل والتمني فاضلي خطوة توصلني فوسط حاجات ومكيفات بحاول أنسى كل اللي فات في وسط صدري ضلعي مكسور ومن خلاله قلبي شايف نور أنا كنت فاكر اني طاير وأتاريني على وشي بقع أنا كنت فاكر إني هوصل لكني بهرب من الوجع أنا كنت فاكر اني طاير وأتاريني على وشي بقع أنا كنت فاكر إني هوصل لكني بهرب من الوجع فوسط الليل وأنا بعيد عن البشر شفت نور يشبه نور القمر بس القمر مسيره يفارق ويسيبني تاني مع الوحدة أحارب فوسط قصة حب يعني وهمية كان لازم أصدق اصل الوحدة قوية مش كل المشاعر حقيقية أنا شفت نور معرفتش اغمض عنيا أنا كنت فاكر اني طاير وأتاريني على وشي بقع أنا كنت فاكر إني هوصل لكني بهرب من الوجع أنا كنت فاكر اني طاير وأتاريني على وشي بقع أنا كنت فاكر إني هوصل لكني بهرب من الوجع

Our love will never be another You're just a devil undercover Found you when you were in the gutter It was sweet until I was a sucker, shout out Jonas Brothers I learned more than I cared to discover Don't you know that I'm more than a come up? You act up and then act like it's nothin' Sold your soul, you stone cold, you a stunner Every time you left it was never right In another bed every single night Had it to a science, you were so precise See it in your eyes, saw you in the light Somehow, mami, I still want you Listen to me, don't drive away Kill me softly, your hold on me is Somethin' I can't explain I know you could never be my - It could never be like this I know, stop thinkin' you're in my plans Hunnid times you blew another chance I know you were gettin' down on the low Then runnin' back to me in the morning I know it could never be like this You could never be my - No, no Our love will never be another You're just a devil undercover Found you when you were in the gutter It was sweet until I was a sucker Rather be single for life Than be - with you I ain't rollin' the dice, no I ain't playin' to lose (no) Every time you left it was never right In another bed every single night Had it to a science, you were so precise See it in your eyes, saw you in the light Somehow, mami, I still want you Listen to me, don't drive away Kill me softly, your hold on me is Somethin' I can't explain I know you could never be my - It could never be like this I know, stop thinkin' you're in my plans Hunnid times you blew another chance I know you were gettin' down on the low Then runnin' back to me in the morning I know it could never be like this You could never be my - No, no Be my - It could never be like this It could never be like this It could never be like this

Something's got a hold of me lately No, I don't know myself anymore Feels like the walls are all closing in And the devil's knocking at my door, whoa Outta my mind, how many times Did I tell you I'm no good at being alone? Yeah it's taking a toll on me, trying my best to keep From tearing the skin off my bones, don't you know I lose control When you're not next to me I'm falling apart right in front of you Can't you see? I lose control When you're not next to me Yeah, you're breaking my heart, baby You make a mess of me Problematic, problem is I want your body like a fiend, like a bad habit Bad habit's hard to break when I'm with you Yeah I know, I could do it on my own, but I want That real full moon black magic and it takes two Problematic, problem is When I'm with you I'm an addict And I need some release, my skin in your teeth Can't see the forest through the trees Got me down on my knees, darling please, oh I lose control When you're not next to me I'm falling apart right in front of you Can't you see? I lose control When you're not next to me Yeah, you're breaking my heart, baby You make a mess of me, yeah I lose control When you're not here with me I'm falling apart right in front of you Can't you see? I lose control When you're not here with me Yeah, you're breaking my heart, baby You make a mess of me