Lin-Manuel Miranda - The Room Where It Happens Lyrics
[Burr:]
Ah, Mister Secretary
[Hamilton:]
Mister Burr, sir
[Burr:]
Didja hear the news about good old General Mercer?
[Hamilton:]
No
[Burr:]
You know Clermont Street?
[Hamilton:]
[Burr:]
They renamed it after him
The Mercer legacy is secure
[Hamilton:]
Sure
[Burr:]
And all he had to do was die
[Hamilton:]
That's a lot less work
[Burr:]
We oughta give it a try
[Hamilton:]
Ha
[Burr:]
Now how're you gonna get your debt plan through?
[Hamilton:]
I guess I'm gonna fin'ly have to listen to you
[Burr:]
Really?
[Hamilton:]
"Talk less. Smile more."
[Burr:]
Ha ha
[Hamilton:]
Do whatever it takes to get my plan on the Congress floor
[Burr:]
Now, Madison and Jefferson are merciless
[Hamilton:]
Well, hate the sin, love the sinner
[Madison:]
Hamilton!
[Hamilton:]
I'm sorry Burr, I've gotta go
[Burr:]
But...
[Hamilton:]
Decisions are happening over dinner
[Burr:]
Two Virginians and an immigrant walk into a room
[Burr and Ensemble:]
Diametric'ly opposed, foes
[Burr:]
They emerge with a compromise, having opened doors that were
[Burr and Ensemble:]
Previously closed
[Ensemble:]
Bros
[Burr:]
The immigrant emerges with unprecedented financial power
A system he can shape however he wants
The Virginians emerge with the nation's capital
And here's the pièce de résistance:
[Burr (Ensemble):]
No one else was in
The room where it happened
The room where it happened
The room where it happened
No one else was in
The room where it happened (The room where it happened)
The room where it happened
The room where it happened (The room where it happened)
No one really knows how the game is played (Game is played)
The art of the trade
How the sausage gets made (How the sausage gets made)
We just assume that it happens (Assume that it happens)
But no one else is in
The room where it happens (The room where it happens)
[Burr and Company:]
Thomas claims
[Jefferson:]
Alexander was on Washington's doorstep one day
In distress 'n disarray
[Burr and Company:]
Thomas claims
[Jefferson:]
Alexander said
[Hamilton:]
I've nowhere else to turn!
[Jefferson:]
And basic'ly begged me to join the fray
[Burr and Company:]
Thomas claims
[Jefferson:]
I approached Madison and said,
"I know you hate 'im, but let's hear what he has to say."
[Burr and Company:]
Thomas claims
[Jefferson:]
Well, I arranged the meeting
I arranged the menu, the venue, the seating
[Burr:]
But!
No one else was in
[Burr and Company:]
The room where it happened
The room where it happened
The room where it happened
[Burr:]
No one else was in
[Burr and Company:]
The room where it happened
The room where it happened
The room where it happened
[Burr (Company):]
No one really knows how the
Parties get to yes (Parties get to yes)
The pieces that are sacrificed in
Ev'ry game of chess (Ev'ry game of chess)
We just assume that it happens (Assume that it happens)
But no one else is in
The room where it happens (The room where it happens)
[Burr and Company:]
Meanwhile
[Burr:]
Madison is grappling with the fact that not ev'ry issue can be settled by committee
[Company:]
Meanwhile
[Burr:]
Congress is fighting over where to put the capital
[*Company screams in chaos*]
[Burr:]
It isn't pretty
Then Jefferson approaches with a dinner and invite
And Madison responds with Virginian insight:
[Madison:]
Maybe we can solve one problem with another and win a victory for the Southerners, in other words
[Jefferson:]
Oh-ho!
[Madison:]
A quid pro quo
[Jefferson:]
I suppose
[Madison:]
Wouldn't you like to work a little closer to home?
[Jefferson:]
Actually, I would
[Madison:]
Well, I propose the Potomac
[Jefferson:]
And you'll provide him his votes?
[Madison:]
Well, we'll see how it goes
[Jefferson:]
Let's go
[Burr:]
No!
[Company:]
...one else was in
The room where it happened
[Burr and Company:]
The room where it happened
The room where it happened
No one else was in
The room where it happened
The room where it happened
The room where it happened
[Burr:]
My God!
[Burr and Company:]
In God we trust
But we'll never really know what got discussed
Click-boom then it happened
[Burr:]
And no one else was in the room where it happened
[Company:]
Alexander Hamilton!
[Burr:]
What did they say to you to get you to sell New York City down the river?
[Company:]
Alexander Hamilton!
[Burr:]
Did Washington know about the dinner?
Was there Presidential pressure to deliver?
[Company:]
Alexander Hamilton!
[Burr:]
Or did you know, even then, it doesn't matter
Where you put the U.S. Capital?
[Hamilton:]
'Cause we'll have the banks
We're in the same spot
[Burr:]
You got more than you gave
[Hamilton:]
And I wanted what I got
When you got skin in the game, you stay in the game
But you don't get a win unless you play in the game
Oh, you get love for it
You get hate for it
You get nothing if you…
[Hamilton and Company:]
Wait for it, wait for it, wait!
[Hamilton:]
God help and forgive me
I wanna build something that's gonna outlive me
[Hamilton/Jefferson/Madison/Washington (Company):]
What do you want, Burr? (What do you want, Burr?)
What do you want, Burr? (What do you want, Burr?)
If you stand for nothing (What do you want, Burr?)
Burr, then what do you fall for? (What do you want?)
[Burr:]
I
I wanna be in the room where it happens
The room where it happens
I
Wanna be in the room where it happens
The room where it happens
[Burr (Company):]
I (I wanna be in the room where it happens)
Wanna be (The room where it happens)
In the room where it happens (The room where it happens)
I (I wanna be in the room where it happens)
I wanna be in the room… (The room where it happens)
Oh (The room where it happens)
Oh (I wanna be in the room where it happens)
I wanna be (Where it happens)
I wanna be (Where it happens)
I've got to be, I've got to be (I wanna be in the room where it happens)
In that room (The room where it happens)
In that big ol' room (The room where it happens)
[Company:]
The art of the compromise
[Burr:]
Hold your nose and close your eyes
[Company:]
We want our leaders to save the day
[Burr:]
But we don't get a say in what they trade away
[Company:]
We dream of a brand new start
[Burr:]
But we dream in the dark for the most part
[Burr and Company:]
Dark as a tomb where it happens
[Burr (Company):]
I've got to be in the room... (The room where it happens)
I've got to be...
(The room where it happens)
I've got to be...
(The room where it happens)
Oh, I've got to be in
The room where it happens... (The room where it happens)
I've got to be, I've gotta be (The room where it happens)
I've gotta be
In the room (I wanna be in the room where it happens)
Click-boom! (Click-boom!)
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Lin-Manuel Miranda The Room Where It Happens Comments
0:19
that’s it, that’s the comment
*0:55** I agree, Obama.*
RoOm WheRE iT HappENeD
Lin’s bouncing had me smiling like a stupid fan girl 😤🥺
0:19 he’s so adorable I can’t take it
It'd be awesome if the whole episode was available
Leslie is my baby
0:19 i almost fell of my chair LMFAO
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE WHOLE "HAMILTON'S AMERICA" DOCUMENTARY?! I NEED TO KNOW.
*Bounce you cinnamon rolls*
BURR IS IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS NOWWEEWW
Leslie looking to everyone on the corner is me looking scared on a test I didn't study for
I know all the lyrics to all the songs
I'm here from Grey's Anatomy😂
It's my brotp linslie, I have no regrets
HELP LESLIE AND LIN STOP BEING CUTE THEIR JUST BOUNCING UP AND DOWNAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-
I love them
*"And this is where the smokers hang out"*
🤣🤣😭
Where can I see the whole performance?
I was sad this wasn't the full video, but Lin and Leslie just bouncing together like the children they are at 0:19 made up for it.
0:18 the replay button for shoulder bouncing ;)
Hamilton but it's about The Last Supper.
Oh to have a sitting president who could see Broadway shows.
Please anyone know where i can find video with leslie who sings the room where it happends in white house ?
I love how when the clip of ‘The room where it happens’ was playing you see everyone slowly getting more hyped singing
*bouncy bois*
If all history was taught this way ... i think school would have been abit more interesting 😂
Why does burr place his mouth on the Microphone IS HE EATING IT I CAN HELP HIM DO IT QUICKER!
-shoves head to microphone - YOU ARE NOT KILLING MY HAMMY BOY
if i can prove that i never broke the law do u swear you’ll never tell a sike what you saw!
no one else was in the room where it happend ❤️
if i can prove that i never broke the law do u swear you’ll never tell a sike what you saw!
no one else was in the room where it happend ❤️
0:19 ( this is just a reminder for myself)
lin bouncing: o lol
leslie bouncing: LE GASP-
Lin: *bouncing* the room where it happened
Leslie: *bouncing* the room where it happened
Is anywhere a full version of „the room where it happened“ in the white house? I couldnt find it anywhere
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN FIND THE FULL VIDEO OF THE CAST PERFORMING THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENED AT THE WHITE HOUSE?
THOMAS CLAAIIIIIIIIIIIIMSSSSS-
I- im in love with him, i love you mr.burr, sir
0:19 why Lin so funny😂😂😂😂😂
When they started bouncing, I was like "nice way to start"
i love lin and leslie so much
I used to work in the room where it happened. Inside that office building.
0:19. Aaaaaa<3 lin with leslie
0:20 ahhhhh you kill meeeee
The video of Leslie singing the room where it happens in the white house IS LIKE THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS NO ONE REALLY KNOW HOW IT HAPPENS
Where’s the full Whitehouse performance?
THE BOUNCING OH MY GOD I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW
Leslie's singing was so suave and charming its like that thing you would hear at a high-end restaurant or something.
Are we going to ignore how cute Phillipa and Christopher were?
I love Lin's "the room where it happened" response
"This is where the smokers are now"
0:19 syrnchonised buddy bouncing ❤
' and now its a office building, and where smokers hang out.'
I like how Leslie was singing and the others were bouncing.
0:19 is officially my fav
I still come back to this because of how adorable Lin and Leslie are...... oh my Lord.
Where can I find the full video of this performance (the room where it happened) at the White House?
0:19 THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPEND
Lin's wife: What are you gonna wear Shenzhen you see the president?
Lin: casual jeans...
Lín's wife: ... YOU ARE GOING TO SEE THE FUCKING PRESIDENT YOU ARE NOT WEARING JEANS!
Lin: (start running)
OMG I haven't listened to Hamilton in soooo long I forgot how amazing this is
¿How the cast can be so cute?
Those dislikes must be mistakes right MABEY THERE SCREEN WAS UPSIDE DOWN. RIGHT. RIGHT 😅
Lin and Leslie being silly at the beginning. They are too precious
too much fun! -I shoved MY url on my FB page
Lin was so adorable when he started bouncing but then Leslie joined in and my heart died
* starts to jump and says the room where it happened *
0:19
Yes
Leslin? linlie?
0:19 yo y mi amigo cuando hay junta de padres de familia en el salón :v
0:20
Yes
“and this is where the smokers hang out”
the bouncing aghh
0:20 CUTE
where's the full version of the song?
Leslie looks like my math teacher no joke 🙃🙃
PIPPA IS SOOOOOOO PRETTY!!!!!! Leslie and Lin are just geeking out!!! It's soooooo cute!!!!
Leslie i love you
Barack be *b o p p i n*
Sausages are feed through a mincer into sheep intestines
0:17 is the bomb
I love there courage they have! I wish I had that courage.
Something about Leslie performing the Room Where It Happens in the White House made me picture how perfect it would be for someone to perform a solo version of this song in like a jazz bar or something
0:19 thank me later!
OMG LIN AND LESLIE'S BOUNCING IS SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bet they are best friends irl Lin and Leslie like look how much of dorks they are at the beginning XD
I love 0:19
0:57 Obama’s head in a trance
You like jazzz?.
Ahem Bee Movie Ahem
Two *five year olds* stand outside the room. Bouncing up and down. *woah*
From far away he looks like Todrick singing "The Room Where It Happens"
Them bouncing happily made me wheeze
Lin and Leslie bouncing is the cutest thing!!!
Lol I was dancing like them boing boing
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Lin: *bounces*
Leslie: ah *joins in*
god their so cute
how do i say no to this
get it? no? okay i’ll leave.
Guess there isnt actually a video of them doing Room Where it Happens at the white house?
I made a video 4 minutes of Lin and Leslie bouncing and some of the cast is in there too