Question

burr: i wanna be in the room where it happens the room where it happens (repeat) everyone: the art of the compromise— burr: hold your nose and close your eyes everyone: we want our leaders to save the day— burr: but we dont get a say in what they trade away everyone: we dream of a brand new start— burr: but we dream in the dark for the most part everyone: dark as a tomb where it happens ive got to be in ive gotta be (the room where it happens) ive got to be in ive gotta be (the room where it happens) (repeat) what does burr mean by wanting to be in \the room where it happens\? answer what is burr saying about what happens when politicians compromise? answer

Explanation:

First Question: What does Burr mean by wanting to be in "the room where it happens"?

In the context of the musical "Hamilton", "the room where it happens" refers to the inner circle of political power and decision - making. Burr is expressing his desire to be involved in the key political negotiations, deals, and events that shape the nation's future. He is tired of being on the outside and wants to be part of the influential political processes that occur behind closed doors.

From the lyrics, Burr implies that when politicians compromise, there is a lack of transparency. The "art of the compromise" is something that happens in a way that is not fully disclosed or understandable to those on the outside ("we don't get a say in what they trade away"). He also suggests that while everyone has dreams for the nation, the compromising process (the "room where it happens") is a dark and somewhat secretive part of politics where deals are made that affect the future, and the public or those not in the inner circle are excluded from the decision - making about what is given up or changed.

Answer:

Burr means he wants to be part of the inner circle of political power and decision - making, involved in the key political negotiations, deals, and events that shape the nation's future (often occurring behind closed doors).

Second Question: What is Burr saying about what happens when politicians compromise?