Discover the story of the song > The Story of Tonight – Reprise – okieriete onaodowan

The protagonist sings about not being sure if he will live to see his own glory, but he has seen great things. He then raises a toast to freedom with his friends, but is interrupted by his rival, Burr. Burr congratulates him on his accomplishments but reveals that the protagonist's love interest is married to a British officer. The protagonist encourages Burr to go and get her if he loves her, and the song ends with the two men saying they will see each other after the war.