popular
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics

Elphie, now that we're friends, I've decided to make you my new project!
Now that we are friends, I want to improve your appearance and manner to make you more popular.

You really don't have to do that
I appreciate your offer, but you do not need to make me your new project.

I know, that's what makes me so nice!
I know that I am being pushy, but I am just trying to be helpful.

Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I And let's face it, who isn't less fortunate than I? My tender heart tends to start to bleed And when someone needs a makeover I simply have to take over! I know, I know exactly what they need!
When I see someone who lacks refinement or social skills, I feel a need to help them. I have a tendency to take control of the situation and guide them on the correct path.

And even in your case Though it's the toughest case I've yet to face Don't worry, I'm determined to succeed! Follow my lead And yes indeed, you will be Popular!
Even though you are one of the most difficult cases for me to handle, I am determined to make you popular by guiding and teaching you.

You're gonna be popular! I'll teach you the proper poise When you talk to boys Little ways to flirt and flounce Ooh! I'll show you what shoes to wear! How to fix your hair! Everything that really counts to be Popular!
I will teach you how to carry yourself with poise, how to flirt, and how to choose the correct fashion and hair styles to be popular.

I'll help you be popular! You'll hang with the right cohorts You'll be good at sports Know the slang you've got to know So let's start 'Cause you've got an awfully long way to go!
Not only will I teach you the general habits of being popular, I will also help you be included in the right social groups, make you a good athlete, and teach you the slang you need to know. This will be a long journey, so we will start now.

Don't be offended by my frank analysis Think of it as personality dialysis Now that I've chosen to become a Pal, a sister and advisor There's nobody wiser! Not when it comes to Popular!
Do not be upset if my advice is blunt, I am trying to bring out the best in you. Now that we are friends, I want to be your confidant, family member, and mentor, and no one is wiser than me when it comes to being popular.

I know about popular And with an assist from me To be who you'll be Instead of dreary who you were Well, are There's nothing that can stop you From becoming popu-ler... lar
I have the knowledge to help you become popular, and with my assistance, you can change from a dreary person to someone exciting and interesting. Nothing can stop you from being popular.

La la, la la! We're gonna make you pop-you-lar!
With my help, you will become popular!

When I see depressing creatures With unprepossessing features I remind them on their own behalf To think of Celebrated heads of state Or specially great communicators! Did they have brains or knowledge? Don't make me laugh! They were popular!
When I see people with a boring appearance, I advise them to emulate celebrated leaders or skilled communicators. It is not necessary to possess ample knowledge or intelligence to become popular, as has been proven by many celebrated figures.

Please! It's all about popular It's not about aptitude It's the way you're viewed So it's very shrewd to be Very very popular Like me!
It is all about popularity, not intelligence or skill. The way people view and think about you is what matters, so it is prudent to strive to be popular like me.

Why, Miss Elphaba, look at you. You're beautiful!
I am impressed by your stunning appearance, Miss Elphaba!

I, I have to go You're welcome
I need to leave now. You're welcome.

And though you protest Your disinterest I know clandestinely You're gonna grin and bear it! Your new found popularity! Aah!
Although you may act uninterested, I know deep-down you will appreciate your newfound popularity and will endure the lessons to acquire it.

La la, la la! You'll be popular! Just not quite as popular as me!
La la, la la! You will be popular, but not quite as popular as me!