Unworthy of Your Love
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics


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(HINCKLEY)
I am nothing,
You are wind and water and sky,
Jodie.
Tell me, Jodie,
How I can earn you love.
I would swim oceans,
I would move mountains,
I would do anything for you.
What do you want me to do?

I am unworthy of your love,
Jodie, Jodie,
Let me prove worthy of you love.
Tell me how I can earn your love,
Set me free.
How can I turn your love
To me?

(FROMME)
I am nothing,
You are wind and devil and God,
Charlie,
Take my blood and my body
For your love.
Let me feel fire,
Let me drink poison,
Tell me to tear my heart in two,
If that's what you want me to do...

I am unworthy of you love,
Charlie darlin',
I have done nothing for your love.
Let me be worthy of your love,
Set me free-

(HINCKLEY)
I would come take you from you life...

(FROMME)
I would come take you from your cell...

(HINCKLEY)
You would be queen to me, not wife...

(FROMME)
I would crawl belly deep through hell...

(HINCKLEY)
Baby, I'd die for you...

(FROMME)
Baby, I'd die for you...

(HINCKLEY)
Even though-

(FROMME)
Even though-

(HINCKLEY)
I will always know:
(FROMME)
I will always know:
(HINCKLEY)
I am unworthy of
(FROMME)
I am unworthy of
(HINCKLEY)
Your love,
(FROMME)
Your love,
(HINCKLEY)
Jodie darlin',
(FROMME)
Charlie darlin',

(BOTH)
Let me worthy of your love.
I'll find a way to earn your love,
Wait and see.




Then you will turn your love to me,
Your love to me...

Overall Meaning

In the song "Unworthy of Your Love" by the Original Broadway Cast, two characters express their love for individuals who they view as being above them. Hinckley sings to Jodie Foster while Fromme sings to Charles Manson. Hinckley expresses his willingness to do anything for Jodie – swim oceans, move mountains, anything – if it would make her love him in return. Fromme also expresses her willingness to do whatever it takes for Charlie’s love – take poison, tear her heart in two, anything. Both characters acknowledge that they are unworthy of the love they seek and that they would have to earn it somehow. They express their desire to be set free and for their love interests to turn their love towards them.


Line by Line Meaning

I am nothing,
I have no worth or value in myself.


You are wind and water and sky,
You are everything that is free and beautiful and boundless.


Tell me, Jodie,
Please, Jodie, I want to know what you want from me?


How I can earn you love.
What can I do to earn your love and approval?


I would swim oceans,
I am willing to do anything, no matter how difficult or impossible, to win your love.


I would move mountains,
I am willing to undertake anything, no matter how challenging or impossible, to win your affection.


I would do anything for you.
Jodie, I would go to any length and take on any challenge if it means earning your love.


What do you want me to do?
Please tell me what you require of me to gain your heart?


I am unworthy of your love,
I feel like I am undeserving of your love and affection.


Let me prove worthy of you love.
Grant me the opportunity to make myself deserving of your love.


Set me free.
Free me from this burden of not being worthy of your love.


How can I turn your love to me?
What can I do to make you love me in the same way that I do?


Take my blood and my body
I'm willing to give you everything I have, to dedicate myself to you fully.


For your love.
All in the name of love, for you.


Let me feel fire,
I crave the passion and energy that you can provide me.


Let me drink poison,
I would do anything, no matter how harmful or dangerous, if it means earning your love.


Tell me to tear my heart in two,
My love for you is so intense, that I'd cross any limit, even self-sacrifice, for you.


If that's what you want me to do...
I am yours, and I am willing to go to the utmost extents for your love.


I would come take you from your cell...
I am willing to rescue you from any confinement and danger that you may face..


You would be queen to me, not wife...
You mean so much to me that I'd rather worship you as a queen, rather than have you as my wife.


I would crawl belly deep through hell...
I would do anything no matter how excruciatingly painful or torturous, to gain your love.


Baby, I'd die for you...
I'd give the ultimate sacrifice of my life for you.


Even though-
In spite of any hurdles or obstacles that I may face.


I will always know:
I will always acknowledge the fact.


Your love,
Your pure and selfless love.


Jodie darlin',
Oh Jodie, my dear.


Charlie darlin',
Oh Charlie, my beloved.


Let me worthy of your love.
Allow me the chance to earn your love.


I'll find a way to earn your love,
I am ready to take any step to gain your affection.


Wait and see.
Just be a little patient with me, and I'll make you mine.


Then you will turn your love to me,
Once I prove my worth to you, you will love me in the same way.


Your love to me...
That is exactly what I want and need- Your love.




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@janek544

I am... Nothing.
You are wind and water and sky.
Jodie... Tell me, Jodie, how I can earn your love.
I would swim oceans
I would move mountains
I would do anything for you.
What do you want me to do?

I am unworthy of your love
Jodie, Jodie.
Let me prove worthy of your love
Tell me how I can earn your love
Set me free
How can I turn your love to me?

I am... Nothing.
You are wind and devil and god
Charlie... Take my blood and my body for your love.
Let me feel fire
Let me drink poison
Tell me to tear my heart in two
If that's what you want me to do.

I am unworthy of your love
Charlie, darlin'
I have done nothing for your love
Let me be worthy of your love
Set you free

I would come take you from your life

I would come take you from your cell

You would be queen to me, not wife

I would crawl belly deep through hell

[Both]
Baby, I'd die for you...
Baby, I'd die for you...

Even though

I will always know
I am unworthy of your love
Jodie/Charlie darlin'
Let me prove worthy of your love
I'll find a way to earn your love
Wait and see
Then you will turn your love to me
Your love to me.



@makaylalong0520

HINCKLEY]
I am nothing
You are wind and water and sky
Jodie
Tell me, Jodie
How I can earn your love
I would swim oceans
I would move mountains
I would do anything for you
What do you want me to do?

I am unworthy of your love
Jodie, Jodie
Let me prove worthy of your love
Tell me how I can earn your love
Set me free
How can I turn your love
To me?

[FROMME]
I am nothing
You are wind and devil and God
Charlie
Take my blood and my body
For your love
Let me feel fire
Let me drink poison
Tell me to tear my heart in two
If that's what you want me to do...

I am unworthy of your love
Charlie darlin'
I have done nothing for your love
Let me be worthy of your love
Set you free—

[HINCKLEY]
I would come take you from your life...

[FROMME]
I would come take you from your cell...

[HINCKLEY]
You would be queen to me, not wife...

[FROMME]
I would crawl belly deep through hell...

[HINCKLEY]
Baby, I'd die for you...

[FROMME]
Baby, I'd die for you...

[HINCKLEY]
Even though—
FROMME]
Even though—

[BOTH]
I will always know:
I am unworthy of
Your love
Jodie darlin' (Charlie darlin')
Let me prove worthy of your love
I'll find a way to earn your love
Wait and see
Then you will turn your love to me
Your love to me...



All comments from YouTube:

@DM-mo4yh

Like okay, Ben is an ANGELIC SINGER, but can we also appreciate Zoey, especially near the end, she is a gorgeous
singer aswell.

@daisy.0.0

I know AHHHHHH 😍😍😍😍😍
They sound amazing

@Jimena-ny6yr

She’s so cute 🥺

@KaraokeInstrumental

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tea3uLYanuw Unworthy Of Your Love karaoke

@joshualawson1579

I’m watching this series again and loved this performance the first time around. But appreciating it a second time after a couple of years, I found myself very moved by Zoey’s performance. It’s actually perfect, I think.

@squishes8771

I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH HOW BEAUTIFUL BEN PLATT AND THIS SONG IS

@callumbowyer1043

The song itself is beautiful, but considering the subject matter I wouldn't say it's beautiful.

@vicki-ye5oq

I CANNOT STRESS HOW MUCH I AGREE WITH YOU

@jaimewolfin4729

@@callumbowyer1043 exactly! context to the original material is important !!

@williamwoodfin4724

Not sure Jodie Foster would agree.

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