Finale
Wicked Original Broadway Cast feat. Kristin Chenoweth Lyrics

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No one mourns the wicked
Now at last she's dead and gone
Now at last there's joy throughout the land

Good news!
Good news!

Who can say if I've been

Changed for the better
But

Because I knew you

No one mourns the wicked

Because I knew you

I have been changed

No one mourns the wicked

Wicked!
Wicked!

Overall Meaning

The "Finale" in Wicked Original Broadway Cast feat. Kristin Chenoweth's song brings to the fore the fact that the Wicked Witch is finally dead, and there is happiness everywhere. The song is speaking about the death of the wicked witch and how her death brings joy to the land. It says that no one mourns the witch as she has been sent to her grave. It then switches to the character of Elphaba, who sings about how she has been changed by the one person who believed in her – Glinda.

Elphaba cannot say whether or not she was changed for the better, but she knows that she has been changed because of Glinda. The lyrics then touch on the idea that Elphaba and Glinda's friendship has led to significant growth and change in both of their lives. Without it, things would have been very different. It then ends by repeating the phrase "no one mourns the wicked," which underscores the idea that the witch's death has brought happiness and closeness between Elphaba and Glinda.

Line by Line Meaning

No one mourns the wicked
There is no one to mourn the death of the evil person, who had caused harm and destruction.

Now at last she's dead and gone
Finally, the wicked person has died and gone away, putting an end to their harmful deeds.

Now at last there's joy throughout the land
With the death of the wicked, there is a sense of relief and happiness that spreads throughout the country.

Who can say if I've been
It is uncertain whether or not I have undergone any changes or transformations.

Changed for the better
If any changes have occurred, they have hopefully been for the greater good.

But
However, there is one thing that I know for sure.

Because I knew you
It is because of the influence and impact you had on my life.

No one mourns the wicked
Once again, it is emphasized that there is no sorrow or grief over the death of the wicked individual.

Wicked!
The show title is repeated, possibly as a way to celebrate the end of the story or to applaud the performers.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

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