In 2004, Michele played "Shprintze" and "Chava" in the Broadway revival of the musical Fiddler on the Roof. Regionally, she has appeared in the title role in The Diary of Anne Frank.
Since the age of 14, she played the role of Wendla in Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's musical version of Spring Awakening since early workshops; following it up to the Broadway production. Around the same time the show was set to go to Broadway, she was given the role of Eponine in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables. She chose to remain with Spring Awakening, which debuted on Broadway December 10, 2006. Michele was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance in Spring Awakening, as Lead Actress in a Musical.
On May 18, 2008, Michele left Spring Awakening with co-star Jonathan Groff and was replaced by former Wendla understudy Alexandra Socha. She performed in a reading of Sheik and Sater's new musical, Nero, in July 2008 at Vassar College, also featuring Idina Menzel and Michael Arden. On August 8, 9 and 10, 2008, Michele portrayed Eponine in the Hollywood Bowl's Les Misérables concert.
Michele can be heard on the original Broadway cast recordings of Ragtime and Spring Awakening, as well as the 2003 revival recording of Fiddler on the Roof.
Michele starred in the Fox television show Glee, where she played the star female singer of a high school glee club, Rachel Berry. The pilot aired on May 19, 2009, and the show aired on Thursday nights on FOX. The show ended after 6 seasons on March 20, 2015.
Lea Michele will be making her public debut as Fanny Brice in Broadway’s Funny Girl on September 6th, 2022
The Word Of Your Body
Lea Michele Lyrics
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Watching the words fall from my lips
Baiting some girl with hypotheses
Haven't you heard of the word of your body?
Don't feel a thing, you wish
Grasping at pearls with my fingertips
Holding her hand like some little tease
Oh, I'm gonna be wounded
Oh, I'm gonna be your wound
Oh, I'm gonna bruise you
Oh, you're gonna be my bruise
Just too unreal, all this
Watching his world slip though my fist
Playing with her in your fantasies
Haven't you heard a word, how I want you?
Oh, I'm gonna be wounded
Oh, I'm gonna be your wound
Oh, I'm gonna bruise you
Oh, you're gonna be my bruise
In Lea Michele's song "The Word Of Your Body," the lyrics portray a complex and intense emotional dynamic between two individuals. The words express a sense of longing and desire, as well as a deep understanding of the power that physical intimacy can hold.
The first verse suggests a situation where there is an element of manipulation and uncertainty. The singer talks about watching their words fall from their lips, possibly trying to lure someone with their ideas or theories. They question if the other person has ever experienced the profound connection that can be achieved through physical touch, hence the phrase "Haven't you heard of the word of your body?"
The second verse reveals a similar pattern, but from a different perspective. The singer talks about not feeling anything and using their fingertips to hold onto something precious. They mention a teasing behavior, possibly implying that they are using physical affection as a form of manipulation. They ask if the other person has truly understood their deep longing and desire, expressed as "Haven't you heard the word of my wanting?"
The chorus repeats the notion of being wounded and bruised, suggesting that this intense emotional connection has the potential to both hurt and leave a lasting impact on both individuals. It portrays a sense of vulnerability and emotional intensity in a relationship where physicality plays a significant role.
Line by Line Meaning
Just too unreal, all this
This situation feels surreal and unbelievable.
Watching the words fall from my lips
Witnessing the impact of my spoken words.
Baiting some girl with hypotheses
Using speculative statements to entice a girl.
Haven't you heard of the word of your body?
Don't you understand the messages conveyed by your physical actions?
Don't feel a thing, you wish
You want to remain emotionally detached.
Grasping at pearls with my fingertips
Desperately trying to hold onto something precious.
Holding her hand like some little tease
Engaging in a playful but deceptive manner with her.
Haven't you heard the word of my wanting?
Have you not understood my desires and intentions?
Oh, I'm gonna be wounded
I will experience emotional pain or hurt.
Oh, I'm gonna be your wound
I will become the source of your emotional injury.
Oh, I'm gonna bruise you
I will leave emotional marks on you.
Oh, you're gonna be my bruise
You will become the symbol of my emotional hurt.
Watching his world slip through my fist
Seeing his life and control slip away from my grasp.
Playing with her in your fantasies
Engaging in imaginary scenarios involving her.
Haven't you heard a word, how I want you?
Have you not understood my strong desire for you?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Duncan Sheik, Steven Edward Sater
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@khushibhagat6483
WENDLA
Just too unreal, all this
Watching the words fall from my lips
MELCHIOR
Baiting some girl with hypotheses
BOTH
Haven't you heard the word of your body?
MELCHIOR
Don't feel a thing, you wish
WENDLA
Grasping at pearls with my fingertips
MELCHIOR
Holding her hand like some little tease
BOTH
Haven't you heard the word of my wanting?
O, I'm gonna be wounded
O, I'm gonna be your wound
O, I'm gonna bruise you
O, you're gonna be my bruise
Just too unreal, all this...
WENDLA
Watching his world slip through my fist
MELCHIOR
Playing with her in your fantasies
BOTH
Haven't you heard the word - how I want you?
O, I'm gonna be wounded
O, I'm gonna be your wound
O, I'm gonna bruise you
O, you're gonna be my bruise
Read more: Spring Awakening - The Word Of Your Body Lyrics | MetroLyrics
@alicewenzlow9670
Just too unreal, all this
Watching the words fall from my lips
Baiting some girl with hypotheses
Haven't you heard the word of your body?
Don't feel a thing you wish
Grasping at pearls with my fingertips
Holding her hand like some little tease
Haven't you heard the word of my wanting?
O, I'm gonna be wounded
O, I'm gonna be your wound
O, I'm gonna bruise you
O, you're gonna be my bruise
Just too unreal, all this
Watching his world slip though my fist
Playing with her in your fantasies
Haven't you heard a word, how I want you?
@batter-hx5qg
[WENDLA]
Just too unreal, all this
Watching the words fall from my lips
[MELCHIOR]
Baiting some girl with hypotheses
[BOTH]
Haven't you heard of the word of your body?
[MELCHIOR]
Don't feel a thing, you wish
[WENDLA]
Grasping at pearls with my fingertips
[MELCHIOR]
Holding her hand like some little tease
[BOTH]
Haven't you heard the word of my wanting?
Oh, I'm gonna be wounded
Oh, I'm gonna be your wound
Oh, I'm gonna bruise you
Oh, you're gonna be my bruise
Just too unreal, all this
[WENDLA]
Watching his world slip though my fist
[MELCHIOR]
Playing with her in your fantasies
[BOTH]
Haven't you heard a word, how I want you?
Oh, I'm gonna be wounded
Oh, I'm gonna be your wound
Oh, I'm gonna bruise you
Oh, you're gonna be my bruise
@thechoripankiller
Melchior and Wendla:
O, I'm gonna bruise you
Melchior: (**mumbling**)
Yea u have no idea bitch
Wendla:
What?
Melchior:
What?
Wendla: (**mumbling**)
nah I heard u now spank me daddy
Melchior:
WHAT?
Wendla:
u heard me
@ShayShayPlay
Just too unreal, all this
Watching the words fall from my lips
Baiting some girl with hypotheses
Haven't you heard the word of your body?
Don't feel a thing you wish
Grasping at pearls with my fingertips
Holding her hand like some little tease
Haven't you heard the word of my wanting?
O, I'm gonna be wounded
O, I'm gonna be your wound
O, I'm gonna bruise you
O, you're gonna be my bruise
Just too unreal, all this
Watching his world slip though my fist
Playing with her in your fantasies
Haven't you heard a word, how I want you?
O, I'm gonna be wounded
O, I'm gonna be your wound
O, I'm gonna bruise you
O, you're gonna be my bruise
@125Dave8
People who say Lea Michele can't act and/or sing should really see videos of her in Spring Awakening...cause she totally kicks ass. Amazingly talented girl, with a beautiful voice. And a very good play as well. She and Jon Groff are really good together =D
@ihuxo
Uhhh.. who even says that? And give me their address so I can tell them they are v. wrong.
@beans6765
doeeena Funny how this comment hadn't had a reply for 8 years and when all the leah Michele drama happens everyone comes here LOL
@ihuxo
@bunny very true and I thought of it as I replied hahahaha.
@maddee4543
no one says she can't sing
@lilychancey4446
plenty of people don't like her but I think everyone knows she can sing lol
@AshtenPassion
Okay so. I've grown up with musical theater but obviously I was never allowed to hear this soundtrack or know what Spring Awakening was about. But I knew the title 'cause it was really popular and all. When I thought of Spring Awakening when I was little, I imagined flowers and cute dancing and just completely child appropriate. It's so much fun to find out about these things when I'm grown up.
@KingCarrot500
Ironic that your parents resisted to show you a musical theatre show about the dangers of censoring adult matters to young people
@ohno3622
I always listened to Chicago without knowing what it was about. I thought it was about people in jail putting on a musical, like that episode of Kim Possible
@theatregirl7851
Sarah Williams SAME THO