It's Quiet Uptown
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton, Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry
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There are moments that the words don’t reach There is suffering too terrible to name You hold your child as tight as you can And push away the unimaginable The moments when you’re in so deep It feels easier to just swim down The Hamiltons move uptown And learn to live with the unimaginable I spend hours in the garden I walk alone to the store And it’s quiet uptown I never liked the quiet before I take the children to church on Sunday A sign of the cross at the door And I pray That never used to happen before (If you see him in the street, walking by himself) (Talking to himself, have pity) Philip, you would like it uptown, it’s quiet uptown (He is working through the unimaginable) (His hair has gone grey) (He passes every day) (They say he walks the length of the city) You knock me out, I fall apart (Can you imagine?) Look at where we are Look at where we started I know I don’t deserve you, Eliza But hear me out That would be enough If I could spare his life If I could trade his life for mine He’d be standing here right now And you would smile, and that would be enough I don’t pretend to know The challenges we’re facing I know there’s no replacing what we’ve lost And you need time But I’m not afraid I know who I married Just let me stay here by your side That would be enough If you see him in the street, walking by her side Talking by her side, have pity Eliza, do you like it uptown? It’s quiet uptown (He is trying to do the unimaginable) (See them walking in the park, long after dark) (Taking in the sights of the city) Look around, look around, Eliza (They are trying to do the unimaginable) There are moments that the words don’t reach There is a grace too powerful to name We push away what we can never understand We push away the unimaginable They are standing in the garden Alexander by Eliza’s side She takes his hand It’s quiet uptown (Forgiveness) (Can you imagine?) (Forgiveness) (Can you imagine?) (If you see him in the street, walking by her side) (Talking by her side, have pity) (They are going through the unimaginable)
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Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
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12 facts about this song
Album"It's Quiet Uptown" is a song from the groundbreaking Broadway musical "Hamilton," with music, lyrics, and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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ThemeThe song is about grief and acceptance, focusing on the relationship between Alexander Hamilton and his wife Eliza after their son's death.
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Emotional heightMany consider "It's Quiet Uptown" as one of the most heartbreaking songs within the musical due to its poignant depiction of parental loss and emotional healing.
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Chronological sequenceIn the context of the musical, the song occurs after "Blow Us All Away," the song where Philip, the son of Hamilton and Eliza, is shot in a duel. It directly precedes the song "The Election of 1800."
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PerformanceOnstage, "It's Quiet Uptown" is performed by the characters Alexander Hamilton (originally played by Lin-Manuel Miranda), Eliza Hamilton (originally played by Phillipa Soo), and Angelica Schuyler (originally played by Renée Elise Goldsberry).
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Modern TwistAlthough the song is set in 19th Century America, its blend of traditional musical theatre, pop-ballad style, and modern hip-hop echoes the diverse musical language of the entire "Hamilton" score.
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Hamilton MixtapeKelly Clarkson performed a cover of "It's Quiet Uptown" for the "The Hamilton Mixtape," bringing a more pop-centric approach to the song, which was received positively by fans of the original musical and new listeners alike.
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Cultural impactThe song's exploration of grief in the face of tragedy has resonated with people experiencing personal loss, leading to its wide appreciation and emotional connection with audiences.
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AwardsLin-Manuel Miranda won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, due in large part to his work on "Hamilton," which included heartfelt songs like "It's Quiet Uptown."
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Public Performances"It's Quiet Uptown" is often performed at "Hamilton" promotional events, including the 70th Tony Awards.
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Song DurationThe runtime of the song is approximately 5 minutes and 5 seconds. Which makes it one of the longer songs in Hamilton.
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics of the song are notably solemn, reflecting Hamilton and Eliza’s pain and profound sense of loss, leading to its reputation as one of the show's tear-jerkers.
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