when you knock me down i get back up again lyrics

When You Knock Me Down: The Resilience in Hercules Mulligan's Anthem

In the midst of chaos, when life seems determined to keep us down, there are few things more galvanizing than a stirring anthem that refuses to quit. For fans of the hit musical Hamilton and its critically-acclaimed stage production, no song encapsulates this spirit better than 'Non-Stop.' However, it's not just Eliza Schuyler herself who has been belting out these powerful lyrics in recent years - her late husband Hercules Mulligan too has gotten into the act.

In an exclusive interview with us, actor and singer Josh Gad (who plays the role of Mulligian alter ego) revealed why he felt compelled to put his own spin on this classic American ballad. 'When you're playing a character like Herc who's seen more than most - from surviving British shrapnel to fighting against slavery in 1776, it's only natural that some pent-up emotion needs an outlet,' explained the Tony-nominated actor.

And boy does he deliver! Gad brings his signature blend of gruff New York swagger and soulful vulnerability to bear on these iconic lines. 'When you knock me down I get back up again' - a sentiment that couldn't be more fitting for our current times, when it seems like every day brings another fresh challenge waiting at the door.

But what is it about Mulligan's version of this classic tune that resonates so deeply with audiences? According to Gad, part of its enduring appeal lies in his character's own personal history. 'Hercs has seen some dark days himself - from being an orphan on these streets as a kid, to fighting against the odds alongside George Washington and his Continental Army,' he reflects pensively.

'His experiences give him this deep reservoir of inner strength that just bubbles over when you hear him sing lines like 'You trip and fall... somebody gotta shovel it.' It's not just about getting back up - it's about rolling your sleeves up, dusting yourself off, and refusing to let anything or anyone bring you down.'

Indeed. When you've lived through the Revolutionary War as a closeted man in an openly homophobic society; when you've seen friends like John Laurens die fighting for freedom alongside their comrades-in-arms...you learn quickly what it means to never give up.

And that's precisely why 'Non-Stop' - or more accurately, Mulligan's version of it - has become such a global anthem in these uncertain times. It's not just about overcoming adversity; it's about finding strength within ourselves even when everything seems stacked against us.

As the great man himself would say: 'When you knock me down I get back up again.

When you knock me down i get back up again lyrics