Discover the story of the song > Stay Alive – Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton

The song is about a group of soldiers fighting in a war and their struggles to stay alive. The protagonist and their allies face many challenges, including food shortages and lack of support from local merchants. They come up with a plan to provoke outrage in order to win the war, and must constantly prove their bravery and camaraderie. However, their leader promotes someone unfit for the job and they must navigate through battles and disagreements to survive and fight for their cause.