Finale
Wicked [original broadway cast] Lyrics

The finale song in the musical Wicked is an emotionally charged moment where the characters reflect upon the events that have led them to this point. The crowd chants "No one mourns the wicked," celebrating the death of Elphaba, the supposedly "wicked" witch, and proclaiming joy throughout the land. However, Glinda and Elphaba sing together, acknowledging that their friendship has changed them for the better, despite the chaos and tragedy that has unfolded around them. Glinda wonders if she has been changed for the better because of her friendship with Elphaba, and the two women finish by singing "Because I knew you" in a powerful and poignant moment.

The lyrics of the song speak to themes of prejudice and the destructive nature of labeling someone as "wicked" without truly understanding them. The song also celebrates the power of friendship to transform people's lives and the impact that even one person can have on the world around them. The musical's creators use this final song as a way to tie together the emotional journey of the characters and the powerful messages that the story has to offer.