The Wizard And I
ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING Lyrics

Many years I have waited for a gift like yours to appear
Madame Morrible tells Elphaba that she has been waiting for someone with her talent for years.

Why, I predict the Wizard could make you his magic grand vizier!
Madame Morrible thinks that Elphaba has the potential to become the Wizard's assistant.

My dear, my dear, I'll write at once to the Wizard
Madame Morrible promises to contact the Wizard about Elphaba's talent.

Tell him of you in advance
Madame Morrible will inform the Wizard ahead of time about Elphaba's abilities.

With a talent like yours, dear, there is a defin-ish chance
Madame Morrible believes that Elphaba has a good chance of succeeding with her talent.

If you work as you should
Madame Morrible advises Elphaba to put in the necessary effort to succeed.

You'll be making good...
Elphaba will be successful if she works hard, according to Madame Morrible.

Did that really just happen?
Elphaba is surprised by her newly discovered talent.

Have I actually understood?
Elphaba is struggling to believe that she has understood her talent correctly.

This weird quirk I've tried
Elphaba has been trying to hide her unusual talent.

To suppress or hide
Elphaba has been attempting to keep her talent a secret.

Is a talent that could
Elphaba recognizes that her talent has potential.

Help me meet the Wizard
Elphaba thinks her talent could help her meet the Wizard.

If I make good
Elphaba thinks she has a chance to be successful if she works hard.

So, I'll make good...
Elphaba resolves to work hard to be successful.

When I meet the Wizard, once I prove my worth
Elphaba hopes to meet the Wizard and prove her abilities.

And then I meet the Wizard, what I've waited for since...since birth!
Elphaba has been waiting for the opportunity to meet the Wizard her entire life.

And with all his Wizard wisdom, by my looks, he won't be blinded
Elphaba thinks that the Wizard will recognize her talent, regardless of her appearance.

Do you think the Wizard is dumb or, like Munchkins, so small-minded?
Elphaba questions whether the Wizard is open-minded enough to recognize her talent.

No! He'll say to me, "I see who you truly are: a girl on whom I can rely!"
Elphaba believes that the Wizard will recognize her potential and rely on her abilities.

And that's how we'll begin, the Wizard and I...
Elphaba thinks that meeting the Wizard will be the start of a successful partnership.

Once I'm with the Wizard, my whole life will change
Elphaba thinks that being with the Wizard will completely change her life.

'Cause once you're with the Wizard, no one thinks you're strange!
Elphaba thinks that being with the Wizard will make her more socially accepted.

No father is not proud of you, no sister acts ashamed
Elphaba believes that her family will be proud of her achievements with the Wizard.

And all of Oz has to love you when by the Wizard you're acclaimed
Elphaba thinks that being praised by the Wizard will make her popular throughout Oz.

And this gift, or this curse, I have inside
Elphaba is uncertain about whether her talent is a blessing or a curse.

Maybe at last, I'll know why
Elphaba hopes that her partnership with the Wizard will give her insight into her talent.

When we are hand in hand, the Wizard and I!
Elphaba imagines a successful partnership with the Wizard.

And one day, he'll say to me, "Elphaba, a girl who is so superior
Elphaba imagines the Wizard complimenting her abilities.

Shouldn't a girl who's so good inside have a matching exterior?
The Wizard suggests that Elphaba's appearance should match her inner goodness.

And since folks here to an absurd degree seem fixated on your verdigris
The Wizard recognizes that people are fixated on Elphaba's green skin.

Would it be all right by you if I de-greenify you?"
The Wizard asks Elphaba if she would be okay with changing her appearance.

And though, of course, that's not important to me
Elphaba is not concerned with changing her appearance.

"All right, why not?" I'll reply!
Elphaba agrees to the Wizard's proposal.

Oh, what a pair we'll be, the Wizard and I
Elphaba imagines a successful partnership with the Wizard.

Unlimited, my future is unlimited
Elphaba thinks that her future is full of possibilities.

And I've just had a vision almost like a prophecy
Elphaba has a vision of her successful future.

I know, it sounds truly crazy
Elphaba acknowledges that her vision may seem unrealistic.

And true, the vision's hazy
Elphaba is uncertain about the details of her vision.

But I swear, someday there'll be
Elphaba is confident that her vision will come true.

A celebration throughout Oz that's all to do with me!
Elphaba imagines being celebrated throughout Oz for her accomplishments.

And I'll stand there with the Wizard feeling things I've never felt
Elphaba imagines feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment with the Wizard.

And though I'd never show it, I'd be so happy, I could melt!
Elphaba imagines being extremely happy and proud, even if she doesn't show it.

And so it will be for the rest of my life
Elphaba imagines being successful and accomplished for the rest of her life.

And I'll want nothing else 'til I die
Elphaba will be content with her accomplishments with the Wizard, and won't need anything else.

Held in such high esteem
Elphaba imagines being respected and admired.

When people see me, they will scream
Elphaba fantasizes about being so well-known that people will scream when they see her.

For half of Oz's fav'rite team:
Elphaba and the Wizard will be a beloved team in Oz, according to her vision.

The Wizard and I!
Elphaba envisions a successful partnership with the Wizard that will lead to her own success and fame.