Finale
Kristin Chenoweth Idina Menzel Lyrics
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Now at last she's dead and gone
Now at last there's joy throughout the land
Good news!
Good news!
Who can say if I've been
But
Because I knew you
No one mourns the wicked
Because I knew you
I have been changed
No one mourns the wicked
Wicked!
Wicked!
The song "Finale" from the musical Wicked is a powerful conclusion to the story, encapsulated in a bittersweet and well-crafted tune that combines themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. The lyrics "No one mourns the wicked" are a jarring juxtaposition against the backdrop of the scene, as the townspeople celebrate the demise of the Wicked Witch of the West. The joyous tone in the lyrics "Now at last there's joy throughout the land" seems at odds with the underlying message of the song, that the Witch's story is ultimately one of tragedy and missed opportunities.
The song's protagonist reflects on the impact that the Witch had on her life, and how it changed her for the better. She is torn between feelings of gratitude and sadness, recognizing that her friend's untimely end leaves her with a sense of loss. The lyrics "Who can say if I've been changed for the better" are a poignant reminder that life is never black and white, and that even difficult experiences can lead to personal growth. The recurring refrain "because I knew you" serves as a reminder of the depth of the friendship that developed between the two women, and highlights the central theme of the musical- that even those who seem wicked can be redeemed through friendship and love.
Line by Line Meaning
No one mourns the wicked
There is no sadness or mourning for those who have done evil.
Now at last she's dead and gone
Finally, the one who was wicked has passed away.
Now at last there's joy throughout the land
The people are now happy and rejoicing due to the end of the wickedness.
Who can say if I've been
It's difficult to determine if I have truly undergone a change.
Changed for the better
The change that occurred was positive and for the better.
Because I knew you
My change would not have happened if I had not met you or had a particular experience with you.
No one mourns the wicked
Once again, there is no lamentation for those who have acted in an evil manner.
Because I knew you
My change was brought on by knowing you and the influence you had in my life.
I have been changed
As a result of the aforementioned experiences, a genuine transformation has occurred within me.
No one mourns the wicked
The chorus repeats the notion that no one is grieving for the wicked and their actions.
Wicked!
The titular phrase is being exclaimed as a celebration of the end of the wickedness previously mentioned.
Wicked!
The phrase is repeated once more to drive home the point and finish the song with a powerful declaration.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@teeahtee387
Kristin was definitely trying hard not to get emotional on stage, but how can one not cry watching this? I can only imagine how hard it was for them. Amazing artists❤️
@derekllewellyn6663
It's looks good I love it so much it's looks like new DVD releases review history books documentary about biography book club fun more information on maze's contact information on the same page 📄 posts gallery with them
@user-xr5kp6qz8g
You can tell they truly meant it, not just from character to character but from one person to another.
@solxens
there was so much feeling in both of them it made the song 10x better
@noamturgeman4926
ישראלים שמכירים את wicked?
@jodishapiro9257
@@noamturgeman4926 יש כמה ישראלים שאוהבים את wicked.אחרי ששברנו דיסטנס אחת מהמפקדות אמרה לי שהיא רצתה להגיד לי שהיא גם אוהבת את wicked.
@omrihaze3000
@@noamturgeman4926 האמת מפתיע
@osherratzabi6423
@@jodishapiro9257 יאללה שיעלו כבר הפקה של זה בארץץץ (סתם אני יודעת שזה כנראה לא יקרה בעשור הקרוב כי אין תקציב לתיאטרון בארץ להפקות קטנות אז מן הסתם בטח אין לוויקד :(
@claddie4life145
Every Glinda actress and Elphaba actress are amazing in their own ways, but no Glinda and Elphaba will ever have the amount of chemistry that Kristin and Idina did! 💗💚
@ahmeddamdami5569
They built the characters while they were being written and they had in put in who they were so their is a personal attachment that goes beyond appropriating the characters they play