Renée Elise Goldsberry is a talented American actress, singer, and songwriter best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway musical Hamilton.
Her powerful performance in the song “Satisfied” earned her critical acclaim and, in 2016, a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Goldsberry has also appeared in popular TV shows like The Good Wife, Altered Carbon, and Girls5eva. With a strong background in acting and music, she uniquely captivates audiences through her emotional delivery and vocal range.
Beyond Broadway, she is known for her versatile roles in theater, film, and television.
About The Song
“Satisfied” is a powerful song from the musical Hamilton, performed by Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler.
The song takes place during Alexander Hamilton and Eliza’s wedding toast, during which Angelica reflects on her first meeting with Hamilton.
Through clever musical structure and storytelling, it reveals Angelica’s sacrifice of her own feelings for Hamilton to ensure her sister’s happiness.
The piece showcases her quick wit and sharp intellect while exploring themes of duty, desire, and family loyalty.
| DETAIL | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| RELEASE DATE | September 25, 2015 |
| ALBUM | Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) |
| WRITERS | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
| PRODUCERS | Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, Bill Sherman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alex Lacamoire |
Satisfied Lyrics By Renée Elise Goldsberry
LAURENS
Alright, alright. That’s what I’m talkin’ about!
Now everyone give it up for the maid of honor
Angelica Schuyler!
ANGELICA, ALL MEN, ALL WOMEN
A toast to the groom!
To the groom!
To the groom!
To the groom!
To the bride!
To the bride!
To the bride!
To the bride!
ANGELICA, ALL MEN, ELIZA AND WOMEN
From your sister
Angelica!
Angelica!
Angelica!
Who is always by your side
By your side!
By your side!
To your union
To the union! To the revolution!
And the hope that you provide
You provide!
You provide!
ANGELICA, HAMILTON AND MEN, ELIZA AND WOMEN
May you always… (Always)
Be satisfied (Rewind)
Rewind, Rewind
Helpless, sky’s, sky’s
Drownin’ in em
Drownin’, rewind
I remember that night, I just might (rewind)
I remember that night, I just might (rewind)
I remember that night, I remember that—
ANGELICA
I remember that night, I just might
Regret that night for the rest of my days
I remember those soldier boys
Tripping over themselves to win our praise
I remember that dreamlike candlelight
Like a dream that you can’t quite place
But Alexander, I’ll never forget the first
Time I saw your face
I have never been the same
Intelligent eyes in a hunger-pang frame
And when you said “Hi,” I forgot my dang name
Set my heart aflame, ev’ry part aflame
FULL COMPANY
This is not a game…
[HAMILTON]
You strike me as a woman who has never been satisfied
[ANGELICA]
I’m sure I don’t know what you mean. You forget yourself
[HAMILTON]
You’re like me. I’m never satisfied
[ANGELICA]
Is that right?
[HAMILTON]
I have never been satisfied
[ANGELICA]
My name is Angelica Schuyler
[HAMILTON]
Alexander Hamilton
[ANGELICA]
Where’s your fam’ly from?
[HAMILTON]
Unimportant. There’s a million things I haven’t done but
Just you wait, just you wait…
ANGELICA
So so so—
So this is what it feels like to match wits
With someone at your level! What the hell is the catch? It’s
The feeling of freedom, of seein’ the light
It’s Ben Franklin with a key and a kite! You see it, right?
The conversation lasted two minutes, maybe three minutes
Ev’rything we said in total agreement, it’s
A dream and it’s a bit of a dance
A bit of a posture, it’s a bit of a stance. He’s a
Bit of a flirt, but I’m ‘a give it a chance
I asked about his fam’ly, did you see his answer?
His hands started fidgeting, he looked askance?
He’s penniless, he’s flying by the seat of his pants
Handsome, boy, does he know it!
Peach fuzz, and he can’t even grow it!
I wanna take him far away from this place
Then I turn and see my sister’s face and she is…
[ELIZA]
Helpless…
[ANGELICA]
And I know she is…
[ELIZA]
Helpless…
[ANGELICA]
And her eyes are just…
[ELIZA]
Helpless…
[ANGELICA]
And I realize
[ANGELICA AND COMPANY]
Three fundamental truths at the exact same time…
[HAMILTON]
Where are you taking me?
[ANGELICA]
I’m about to change your life
[HAMILTON]
Then by all means, lead the way
[COMPANY (EXCEPT ANGELICA)]
Number one!
[ANGELICA]
I’m a girl in a world in which
My only job is to marry rich
My father has no sons so I’m the one
Who has to social climb for one
So I’m the oldest and the wittiest and the gossip in
New York City is insidious
And Alexander is penniless
Ha! That doesn’t mean I want him any less
[ELIZA]
Elizabeth Schuyler. It’s a pleasure to meet you
[HAMILTON]
Schuyler?
[ANGELICA]
My sister
[COMPANY]
Number two!
[ANGELICA]
He’s after me cuz I’m a Schuyler sister
That elevates his status, I’d
Have to be naïve to set that aside
Maybe that is why I introduce him to Eliza
Now that’s his bride
Nice going, Angelica, he was right
You will never be satisfied
[ELIZA]
Thank you for all your service
[HAMILTON]
If it takes fighting a war for us to meet, it will have been worth it
[ANGELICA]
I’ll leave you to it
[COMPANY]
Number three!
[ANGELICA]
I know my sister like I know my own mind
You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind
If I tell her that I love him she’d be silently resigned
He’d be mine
She would say, “I’m fine”
[ANGELICA AND COMPANY]
She’d be lying
[ANGELICA]
But when I fantasize at night
It’s Alexander’s eyes
As I romanticize what might
Have been if I hadn’t sized him
Up so quickly
At least my dear Eliza’s his wife;
At least I keep his eyes in my life…
[ANGELICA]
He will never be satisfied
I will never be satisfied
ANGELICA, ALL MEN (EXCEPT HAMILTON), ALL WOMEN (EXCEPT ELIZA)
To the groom!
To the groom!
To the groom!
To the groom!
To the bride!
To the bride!
To the bride!
To the bride!
ANGELICA, ALL MEN, ELIZA AND WOMEN
From your sister
Angelica!
Angelica!
Angelica!
Who is always by your side
By your side!
By your side!
To your union
To the union! To the revolution!
And the hope that you provide
You provide!
You provide!
ANGELICA, HAMILTON AND MEN, ELIZA AND WOMEN
May you always… (Always)
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
ANGELICA, MEN, WOMEN
And I know
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
She’ll be happy as his bride
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
And I know
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
Be satisfied
He will never be satisfied
I will never be satisfied
Live Performance Of The Song Satisfied From Hamilton
“Satisfied” is a standout number from Hamilton that showcases both technical innovation and emotional depth.
Originally performed by Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry, the 5.5-minute song tells its story using a unique rewind mechanism with a rotating stage.
The performance combines rapid-fire rap sequences (24 lines in under 40 seconds) with traditional musical theater elements and R&B influences.
The song takes place at Hamilton and Eliza’s 1780 wedding, drawing from real historical letters between Angelica Schuyler Church and Alexander Hamilton.
It requires precise coordination of staging, lighting, and choreography, making it one of the most challenging pieces in modern musical theater.
Since its 2015 debut at The Public Theater, “Satisfied” has been performed over 2,000 times on Broadway and was preserved in the 2020 Disney+ film, cementing its place as a landmark achievement in contemporary theater.
Similar Songs Like Satisfied By Renée Elise Goldsberry
- The Schuyler Sisters is a dynamic introduction number where Angelica leads her sisters through New York City. The song establishes her as the intellectual leader among the siblings, combining sharp rap verses with melodic lines to showcase both her wit and progressive thinking.
- It’s Quiet Uptown, a moving ballad in which Angelica narrates a tragic moment in the Hamilton family’s life. Goldsberry’s performance takes on a gentler tone, demonstrating Angelica’s empathy and support for Hamilton and Eliza during their darkest times.
- Non-Stop: The Act I finale features Angelica’s commentary on Hamilton’s ambition. Goldsberry weaves her character’s perspective throughout this ensemble piece, showing her continued connection to Hamilton while expressing growing concern about his choices.
- Congratulations is a cut song in which Angelica confronts Hamilton about betraying Eliza. Though not in the final show, this powerful number displays Angelica’s protective nature and personal disappointment, combining intellectual sharpness with emotional depth.
Each song highlights different aspects of Angelica’s character while showcasing Goldsberry’s remarkable ability to balance complex lyrics, emotional depth, and powerful vocals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Did Original Broadway Cast Of Hamilton & Renée Elise Goldsberry Say About “Satisfied”?
Renée Elise Goldsberry described “Satisfied” as emotionally complex, revealing Angelica’s selfless love and sacrifice.
Who Produced “Satisfied” By The Original Broadway Cast Of Hamilton & Renée Elise Goldsberry?
It was produced by Questlove, Black Thought, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire, and Bill Sherman.
When Did Original Broadway Cast Of Hamilton & Renée Elise Goldsberry Release “Satisfied”?
It was released on September 25, 2015, as part of the Hamilton Original Cast Recording.
Who Wrote “Satisfied” By The Original Broadway Cast Of Hamilton & Renée Elise Goldsberry?
The song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
