song in the musical "Hamilton"

"You'll Be Back" is the seventh song from Act 1 of the musical Hamilton, based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, which premiered on Broadway in 2015. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote both the … Wikipedia
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from the album Hamilton
Released 2015
Genre Show tune
Factsheet
from the album Hamilton
Released 2015
Genre Show tune
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Genius
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Jonathan Groff & Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton – You'll Be Back Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
December 10, 2020 - You'll Be Back Lyrics: You say / The price of my love's not a price that you're willing to pay / You cry / In your tea, which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by / Why so sad? / Remember we made an
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Spotify
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You'll Be Back - song and lyrics by Jonathan Groff, Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton | Spotify
September 25, 2015 - Listen to You'll Be Back on Spotify. Song · Jonathan Groff, Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton · 2015
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How does "You'll be back" make you feel?
I think if this was a made up character it may hit the audience differently but since it isn't, they can see through his delusions. His song reminds me of a toxic friend/partner. They think they did nothing wrong. In fact, they think they did really well when in truth they didn't. Then by the end, the threat comes out "I will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love" brings out the true feelings this character has. He doesn't want to rule with your best intentions in mind, he wants to rule for more control and selfish reasons. More on reddit.com
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I just noticed something about You’ll Be Back
It is not intentional as such. The "Da da da's" intend to reference The Beatles's music, to show KGIII is rooted in the past and the traditional as opposed to Ham & co. being progressive with their rapping (and thinking). However, there is another listener who commented something similar, relating to "Die" on Genius about 9 yrs ago: https://genius.com/Jonathan-groff-and-original-broadway-cast-of-hamilton-youll-be-back-lyrics See the comments section of the first "Da da da...". Always great fun. More on reddit.com
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Am I crazy or does "You'll be back" from Hamilton sounds familiar
You're not crazy, the chord progression was used in the 1987 pop song "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was performed by the English singer Rick Astley. More on reddit.com
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“You’ll be Back” reminds me of a something but I can’t put my finger on it.
It could be God Only Knows by the Beach Boys (skip to 1:18), but it's more likely Happy Together by The Turtles (skip to 1:43). More on reddit.com
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People also ask

Why is “You’ll Be Back” styled like a pop love song?
The song uses the love song format to parody colonial possessiveness. By making imperial domination sound like a jilted ex-boyfriend’s ballad, it exposes the absurdity of George’s entitlement and emotional manipulation.
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You'll Be Back Lyrics — Hamilton (Musical)
What inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to write this song?
The song was sparked during his honeymoon, with Hugh Laurie jokingly saying “Aww, youll be back.” Miranda turned that quip into the song’s concept — a tyrant writing a delusional love letter to his revolting colonies.
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You'll Be Back Lyrics — Hamilton (Musical)
What does the repeated line “I will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love” signify?
It’s the climax of the song’s dark joke. By placing grotesque violence in the middle of a catchy chorus, it lampoons how tyranny cloaks cruelty in the language of care.
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You'll Be Back Lyrics — Hamilton (Musical)
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You'll Be Back Lyrics — Hamilton (Musical)
You'll Be Back lyrics from Hamilton (musical): full text, notes, song meaning & annotations, history, key recordings
Published   August 6, 2025
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Fandom
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You'll Be Back | Hamilton Wiki - Fandom
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Musixmatch
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Lin-Manuel Miranda - You'll Be Back lyrics | Musixmatch
Lyrics for You'll Be Back by Lin-Manuel Miranda. You say The price of my love′s not a price that you're willing to pay You cry In your tea ...
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Reddit
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r/hamiltonmusical on Reddit: How does "You'll be back" make you feel?
August 28, 2022 -

I just had to ask you guys. I heard "You'll be back" for the first time like, 2 hours ago. And this song just makes me really, really sad. Like, at some point, heavy, in a way. I watched Jonathan Groff's performance and while the audience were laughing, I can't help but feel sorry for this character.

Even before watching any videos, listening to it... there's just something about the beat? The tune? I can't seem to put my finger on it. Am I just imagining this? Thoughts?

Edit: I forgot to mention I first listened to this song without historical context beforehand. Still sad though but not that much anymore. Thanks for the responses. 😅

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Lyrics On Demand
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Hamilton: An American Musical - You'll Be Back Lyrics - Lyrics On Demand
You'll Be Back Lyrics by Original Broadway Cast. [KING GEORGE] You say The price of my love's not a price that you're willing to pay You cry In your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me ...
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Lucky Voice Karaoke
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You'll Be Back lyrics - Lucky Voice Karaoke
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#bratfont #song #lyrics #lyrics_songs #viral #fyp #foryoupage #hamilton #hamiltonmusical #youllbeback | TikTok
You’ll be back… with more treats 🎶 Any request for Hamitails next number? #hamilton #catsoftiktok #king #fyp #song ... 👑 Jonathan Groff’s King George III might be the pettiest monarch in musical theatre history — and I’m here for it! 💀✨ As a vocal coach, I break down how his calm control, sharp diction, and that iconic spit make “You’ll Be Back” both hilarious and terrifying.
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YouTube
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"You'll Be Back" (Karaoke) – Hamilton | Lyrics on Screen - YouTube
This is a karaoke track for "You'll Be Back" from HAMILTON. It features complete orchestral accompaniment and rolls the lyrics on the screen so that you can ...
Published   August 4, 2020
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Letras.mus.br
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You'll Be Back - Hamilton: An American Musical - LETRAS.MUS.BR
You’ll be back, like before I will fight the fight and win the war For your love, for your praise And I’ll love you till my dying days When you’re gone, I’ll go mad So don’t throw away this thing we had 'Cause when push comes to shove I will kill your friends and family To remind you of my love
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Ultimate-Guitar
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HAMILTON - YOULL BE BACK CHORDS by Misc Musicals @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
October 13, 2023 - [Intro] G G/F C Am7 D [Verse] G You say G/F C Am7 D The price of my love’s not a price that you’re willing to pay G You cry G/F C Am7 In your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see m
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AZLyrics
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Jonathan Groff - You'll Be Back Lyrics | AZLyrics.com
Remember we made an arrangement when you went away Now you're making me mad Remember, despite our estrangement, I'm your man You'll be back, soon you'll see You'll remember you belong to me You'll be back, time will tell You'll remember that I served you well Oceans rise, empires fall We have seen each other through it all And when push comes to shove I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!
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Genius
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Twisted Translations – Google Translate Sings: "You'll Be Back" from "Hamilton" Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
Google Translate Sings: "You'll Be Back" from "Hamilton" Lyrics: To say / How the cost of my love is not a check that you're ready to go / Cry to your flying vehicles the sea when taken you see me induce / Why do looked unhappy? / Just remember
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Alex sucks at music – King George's: You'll be Back + What Comes Next? + I Know Him Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
That's tha- You'll be back, little guy Time will tell mе years ago, "on your own" Served you wеll, '85 AWESOME, WOW! OCEANS RISE, (and) EAT HIM ALIVE! FALLLLLL! Rise, Oceans Rise, Empir- Empires fall! Next to Washington, it's much harder when it's all call I will send (to) watch them run, battalion To tear each other, love!
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You'll Be Back- Lyrics | Wiki | Hamilton Amino
February 13, 2017 - You'll be back, soon you'll see, you'll remember you belong to me, youll be back, time will tell, you'll remember that i served you well.
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Jewel
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Hamilton Song Analysis DOL: You’ll be Back
June 15, 2019 - Britain needed the thirteen colonies in order to receive raw goods and to expand the British Empire, so when the colonies decide to revolt, King George swears they’ll be back to reassure himself. Passage Two: “When you’re gone, I’ll go mad So don’t throw away this thing we had” (Hamilton)