The World Was Wide Enough

He then realizes that a legacy by definition is something no one ever really lives to see as well as something no one can control, but finds peace by mentioning some of his deceased friends and family who await him "on the other side" before urging his wife Eliza to "take your time".

With that said, in a mix of fear, confidence, and sadness, he throws away his shot by slowly aiming his pistol at the sky while saying "Raise a glass to freedom."

It features reprises and leitmotifs from multiple other songs in the musical, including "My Shot", "The Story of Tonight", "Wait for It", "Ten Duel Commandments" and "One Last Time".

The song features a variety of musical styles, from the fast-paced and frenetic beginning to the slow, poetic ponderings of Hamilton prior to his death.

[3] Huffington Post praised the "poignant rumination on death and legacy", and said that the song was effective as it makes Burr complex and real, rather than a mere villain.