Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde The Musical Lyrics
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Clear out the room and drop off the key
Leave with what's left of my dignity
Get in the car, and just go.
Chalk it all up to experience,
They said I'd fail but I disagreed
Who could say then where my path would lead?
Well now I know
Back to the sun, back to the shore
Back to what I was before
Back where I'm known
Back in my own very small pond
Laugh with my friends when I arrive
We'll drop the top and just drive.
That's fine with me, just let me be
Legally blonde.
Thanks for your help and for all you've done,
Thank you for treating me decently.
what's wrong?
Maybe someday you can visit me
Give me a call, say hello
Wait, where are you going?
I'm sorry I'm letting down everyone.
What brought on this?
You did your best with a hopeless case.
That's ludicrous
You are the best thing about this place.
Elle Now you should know -
He what?
He kissed me, he fired me, he made it very clear there's no reason for me to stay
What about love?
I never mentioned love
The timings bad I know
But perhaps if I'd made it more clear
That you belong right here
You wouldn't have to go
Cause you know that I'm so much in love.
Please don't go.
Please open the door
We both know we're worth so much more.
Back to the sun, back to the shore.
Back to who I was before.
Lay on the beach, dream within reach
don't stray beyond
some girls fight hard, some face the trial, some girls were just meant to smile
If you can hear, can I just say, how much I want you to stay?
It's not up to me
Just let me be
Legally blonde.
I need you to stay.
It's not up to me
Just let me be
Legally blonde.
The lyrics to Legally Blonde the Musical's song "Legally Blonde" narrate Elle Woods' decision to leave Harvard Law School and return to her previous life. After her recent heartbreak and setback, she finally comes to the realization that her time at Harvard was merely an experience and not the path she wishes to follow. She packs up her things, lets go of her pride, and leaves with her dignity intact. Elle recognizes that despite being told she will fail, her path could lead her anywhere, and with this newfound understanding, she returns to the sun and the shore, back to her known and small pond. She looks forward to reuniting with her friends, leave behind the drama, and just drive. The song ends with Elle's plea to stay, but she emphasizes that it's not up to her; it's up to the circumstances that surround her.
The lyrics convey the essence of the theme of the musical where, despite being underestimated and sidelined, Elle Woods proves that she can overcome any obstacle with sheer determination, positivity, and confidence. It's about finding oneself and not just fitting into society's expectations or the social norms of a particular institution. Sometime back, Elle had left her life in Malibu, California, to follow her heart, but now she's going back to her old life until the next journey unfolds, where she hopes love and acceptance will come her way.
Line by Line Meaning
Take back the books and pack up the clothes
I'm leaving and taking what's mine
Clear out the room and drop off the key
I'm vacating the place
Leave with what's left of my dignity
I'm leaving with my pride
Get in the car, and just go.
I'm leaving without looking back
Chalk it all up to experience,
I'm learning from this and moving on
They said I'd fail but I disagreed
I proved them wrong
Who could say then where my path would lead?
I didn't know what the future held
Well now I know
I have a better understanding of my future
Back to the sun, back to the shore
I'm going back to where I came from
Back to what I was before
I'm going back to my old self
Back where I'm known
I'm going back to where people know me
Back in my own very small pond
I'm going back to my comfort zone
Laugh with my friends when I arrive
I'm going to enjoy the company of my friends
We'll drop the top and just drive.
We'll take a drive with the top down
That's fine with me, just let me be
I'm happy with this simple plan
Legally blonde.
This is who I am, and I'm proud of it
Thanks for your help and for all you've done,
I appreciate your assistance
Thank you for treating me decently.
I'm grateful for the respect you've shown me
what's wrong?
What's the matter?
Maybe someday you can visit me
Perhaps we could meet again in the future
Give me a call, say hello
Stay in touch, reach out
Wait, where are you going?
Hold on, where are you headed?
I'm sorry I'm letting down everyone.
I apologize for disappointing everyone
What brought on this?
What caused this change of plans?
You did your best with a hopeless case.
You did your best with a difficult situation
That's ludicrous
That's ridiculous
You are the best thing about this place.
You're the reason this place is great
Elle Now you should know -
I have something important to tell you
He what?
What did he do?
He kissed me, he fired me, he made it very clear there's no reason for me to stay
He kissed me, then fired me, and it's clear I'm not wanted here
What about love?
What does love have to do with this?
I never mentioned love
I never said anything about love
The timings bad I know
I realize the timing is not ideal
But perhaps if I'd made it more clear
Maybe if I had been more direct
That you belong right here
You should stay here
You wouldn't have to go
You wouldn't have to leave
Cause you know that I'm so much in love.
Because I love you so much
Please don't go.
Please stay
Please open the door
Please let me in
We both know we're worth so much more.
We're both capable of more
Lay on the beach, dream within reach
Relax on the beach and dream big
don't stray beyond
Don't go too far
some girls fight hard, some face the trial, some girls were just meant to smile
Some girls struggle, some persevere, and some just enjoy life
If you can hear, can I just say, how much I want you to stay?
If you can hear me, I want you to know how much I want you to stay
It's not up to me
I don't have control over this
I need you to stay.
I want you to stay
Contributed by Scarlett N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@queeftamer4205
The most impactful line in the whole musical for me was just “some girls fight hard, some face the trial, some girls were meant to just smile”
@lucy_9702
Its also really heartbreaking because pretty much every since Chip On My Shoulder she’s know fallen in love with her career
@lucabalsac
@Lucy_✨ Literally! The raw emotion that comes from, the pact of having to question if you were really good at your career or if you just got by through pretty privilege, this whole musical was a masterpiece, but this song just tales the cake ❤❤❤
@YorkshireNutte
You can really hear the emotion Laura put into this rendition.
The best Elle there was!
@taliw7736
Yeah agreed 👍❤
@kittiekat10105
That awkward moment when you can sing this song really well, but you're a brunette.
@michaylalovitt2796
Monika Bauer you can always bleach your hair or wear a wig 😂 it's theater, not real life, after all 😂
@katiefarris195
Monika Bauer my friend Kaitlyn has this as her duet in our showcase and she's brunette, and she sings this so beautifully especially " some girls were just meant to smile"
@ukuleleboi3033
same
@amazingworldofholly6085
Just let me be legally brunette