Stupid With Love
Erika Henningsen Original Broadway Cast of Mean Girls Lyrics

When I was five, I fell in love
At a young age, I experienced my first innocent crush.

It didn't last
This fleeting emotion quickly faded away.

He ran from me
The object of my affection was not interested and avoided me.

Literally, ran from me
He physically left in a hurry, emphasizing his discomfort.

And being Kenyan, he ran fast
His speed was notable, perhaps reflecting on cultural stereotypes or personal observations.

When I was ten, in love again
By the age of ten, I found myself infatuated once more.

This Peace Corps guy
I developed a crush on a volunteer who embodied adventure and idealism.

I waited hours
I dedicated time and patience in hopes of a romantic connection.

Inside his tent with flowers
I prepared a thoughtful gesture, bringing flowers to show affection.

Which made him laugh which made me cry
His amusement at my gesture contrasted with my feelings of rejection, leading to disappointment.

By thirteen I gave up trying
At this age, I resigned to the idea that love was unattainable for me.

I decided I would be a mathematician
I chose to focus my energy on a subject I found more reliable and logical.

'Cause math is real
Mathematics represents certainty and objective truth, unlike the unpredictability of love.

I memorized a lot of pi
I dedicated myself to learning complex concepts, finding comfort in numbers.

Because addition and subtraction and division
I embraced basic arithmetic as foundational truths that made sense.

Would never make me feel
Unlike romantic feelings, math offers no emotional turmoil.

So stupid with love
I felt clueless and naive when it came to romantic feelings.

Like I didn't get it
I was frustrated by my inability to comprehend love.

I didn't get it, somehow
There was a lingering sense of confusion about my feelings.

Smart with math but stupid with love
I excelled in a logical discipline while feeling lost in matters of the heart.

I didn't get it
This confusion persisted as I navigated my emotions.

I didn't get it, 'til now
Only recently have I begun to grasp the nature of my feelings.

Do you have an eraser? (I would love to)
I wish I could erase past mistakes and misunderstandings in love.

So thank you, math, for being there
I express gratitude for the steadiness that mathematics provided throughout my struggles.

To bring me joy
Math has brought me satisfaction and happiness.

And thank you, math
Once again, I acknowledge the importance of math in my life.

'Cause now you've brought me this cute boy!
Ironically, math has played a role in introducing me to someone I find appealing and charming.

Is it two? (Yes)
A playful observation, perhaps hinting at the simplicity of calculations related to relationships.

He's like someone from TV
The boy captures the ideal characteristics of a charming television character.

He's like that guy who gives out roses to those women
He embodies romantic traits often portrayed in media.

His clothes, his grooming
His appearance reflects meticulous effort and style.

And he's a foot away from me, with swoopy hair and shiny eyes that I could swim in
His closeness makes my heart race, and his allure captivates me.

He is live and in the room!
The excitement is heightened by the reality of his physical presence.

And I'm stupid with love
Despite my feelings for him, I feel naïve and overwhelmed.

I wanna get it
I desire to understand and navigate this feeling.

I wanna get it, but how?
There's a realization of the challenge in comprehending love.

Smart with math, but stupid with love
This recurring contrast between my intelligence and my romantic difficulties.

I wanna get it
The longing to decipher my emotions remains strong.

I didn't get it 'til now
The present moment has triggered insight into my feelings.

Two over zero is undefined
A mathematical truth that symbolizes confusion and the complexity of love.

Jinx (ha!)
A playful acknowledgment of the moment, enjoying the light-hearted challenge.

I'm astounded and non-plussed
I am amazed yet uncertain about where to go next with these feelings.

I am filled with calculust
Emotions are overwhelming, akin to the complexity of calculus in math.

Does this guy work out? He must
I am curious about his fitness, thinking he must be physically active.

All sweaty at the gym
Imagining him in a fit state only heightens my attraction.

Could that image be more hot?
My fantasies about him evoke strong feelings of desire.

Let me just enjoy that thought
I am taking a moment to savor the pleasant imagery.

School was rough, but now? It's not
My past struggles in academics seem insignificant compared to the joy of romance.

'Cause now there's him
My focus has shifted to him, making everything else seem trivial.

It's all so simple
With this new emotion, life feels more clear and straightforward.

Stupid with love
I still feel bewildered and foolish due to my infatuation.

But I can get it
Despite the confusion, I am determined to understand love.

Watch this girl self-educate
I will actively seek to learn about my feelings and relationships.

I learned math, so I can learn love
My mathematical skills give me confidence that I can figure out my emotions.

You wanna bet it?
I’m ready to prove my ability to understand love.

That I can get it?
I am willing to challenge the notion that love is unfathomable for me.

Just wait
I am asking for patience as I navigate my feelings.

Just wait
This is a promise that I will work through my emotions.

Just wait!
A final encouragement that understanding and clarity will come in time.