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Wicked [original broadway cast] Lyrics

Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I
Whenever I encounter someone who is less privileged than I am,

(And let's face it, who isn't less fortunate than I?)
(Which, let's be honest, is pretty much everyone.)

My tender heart tends to start to bleed
I often become emotional and feel sympathy for them.

And when someone needs a makeover
And when someone needs some help and improvement in their life,

I simply have to take over
I feel the need to take charge and guide them.

I know I know exactly what they need
I am confident that I know exactly what they require to improve their situation.

And even in your case
And even in your specific situation,

Though it's the toughest case I've yet to face,
Even though it's difficult and challenging and the hardest thing I've done so far,

Don't worry, I'm determined to succeed
Don't worry, I'm committed and dedicated to making you successful.

Follow my lead, and yes, indeed, you will be...
Follow my guidance and advice, and you will definitely become...

Popular!
Popular!

You're gonna be popular!
You will become popular!

I'll teach you the proper ploys
I will instruct you on the tactics and techniques you need to use,

When you talk to boys
When you speak with guys,

Little ways to flirt and flounce
Small but effective methods to attract attention and be charming,

Oooh! I'll show you what shoes to wear
Oh, I will demonstrate to you what type of shoes you should wear,

How to fix your hair
How to style your hair,

Everything that really counts to be...
Everything that's essential to be...

Popular!
Popular!

I'll help you be popular!
I will assist you in becoming popular!

You'll hang with the right cohorts
You will spend time with the right people,

You'll be good at sports
You will become skilled at sports,

Know the slang you've got to know
Understand the specific language and phrases you need to learn,

So let's start,
So, let's begin,

'Cause you've got an awfully long way to go...
Since you have a lot of ground to cover to reach the level of popularity I have.

Don't be offended by my frank analysis
Please don't take my blunt assessment personally,

Think of it as personality dialysis
Think of it as a method to cleanse and improve your personality,

Now that I've chosen to become a pal, sister and adviser
Since I have decided to be your friend, sister, and mentor,

There's nobody wiser
There's nobody more knowledgeable and experienced to assist you,

Not when it comes to...
At least not when it comes to...

Popular
Popularity,

I know about popular
I have extensive knowledge of what it means to be popular,

And with an assist from me
And with my guidance and help,

To be who you'll be
To be the person you want to become,

Instead of dreary, who you were...well, are
Rather than being dull or boring, like you currently are,

There's nothing that can stop you
Nothing will hold you back,

From becoming popu-ler...lar...
From achieving popularity... lar...

La la, la la!
La la, la la!

We're gonna make you pop-u-lar...
Together, we are going to make you popular...

Why, Miss Elphaba, look at you. You're beautiful!
Why, Miss Elphaba, you look stunning!

I, I have to go...
I need to leave now...

You're welcome...
You're welcome...

And though you protest
Even though you object and argue,

Your disinterest
Your lack of enthusiasm,

I know clandestinely
Secretly, I am aware that,

You're gonna grin and bear it
You will eventually accept and tolerate it,

Your new found popularity
Your recent rise to popularity,

Ohh!
Ohh!

La la, la la!
La la, la la!

You'll be popular
You will be popular,

Just not quite as popular as me!
But, let's be real, not as popular as me!