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Artist: Hamilton: An American Musical
Canonical path: /hamilton/history-has-its-eyes-on-you
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History Has Its Eyes on You
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History Has Its Eyes on You
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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
I felt the shame rise in me
And even now I lie awake
Knowing history has its eyes on me
History has it's eyes on me
Let me tell you what I wish I'd known
When I was young and dreamed of glory
You have no control
Who lives, who dies
Who tells your story
I know that we can win
I know that greatness lies in you
But remember from here on in
History has it's
Eyes on you
History has it's eyes on you
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