Ever since Wicked first attracted Broadway audiences, its powerful songs and emotional storytelling have stuck with fans around the world.
The official soundtrack, released on November 22, 2024, brings a cinematic touch to the beloved musical numbers we already adore, along with a few fresh surprises.
Every track is written by Stephen Schwartz, the original composer and lyricist, ensuring the story’s emotional core remains intact.
The songs are brought to life by a powerhouse production team including Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Oremus, and Greg Wells, who infuse each piece with new energy while respecting the legacy.
If you’re a longtime fan or discovering these songs for the first time, this listicle will walk you through every track, sharing lyrics, behind-the-scenes context, and the creative minds that made the magic happen.
1. No One Mourns the Wicked
This opener sets the tone for the entire story. The citizens of Oz gather to celebrate the death of the Wicked Witch, but there’s more to the tale than meets the eye. The movie version layers ensemble vocals, cinematic percussion, and a haunting undertone that hints at deeper truths.
Ariana Grande’s presence adds a soft contrast to the ensemble’s bold declarations. It’s a blend of celebration and foreshadowing that immediately pulls viewers into the moral complexity of Wicked.
Lyrics of No One Mourns the Wicked
CITIZENS OF OZ
Good news
She’s dead
The Witch of the West is dead
The wickedest witch there ever was
The enemy of all of us here in Oz
Is dead
Good news
Good news
SOMEONE IN THE CROWD, spoken
Look! It’s Glinda!
GLINDA
Let us be glad
Let us be grateful
Let us rejoicify that goodness could subdue
The wicked workings of you-know-who
Isn’t it nice to know?
That good will conquеr evil?
The truth we all bеlieve’ll by and by
Outlive a lie
For you and—
SOMEONE IN THE CROWD
No one mourns the Wicked
ANOTHER PERSON
No one cries, “They won’t return”
ALL
No one lays a lily on their grave
MAN
The good man scorns the Wicked
WOMEN
Through their lives, our children learn
ALL
What we miss when we misbehave
GLINDA
And Goodness knows the Wicked’s lives are lonely
Goodness knows the Wicked die alone
It just shows, when you’re wicked
You’re left only on your own
ALL
Yes, Goodness knows the Wicked’s lives are lonely
Goodness knows the Wicked cry alone
Nothing grows for the Wicked
They reap only what they’ve sown
CHILD IN THE CROWD, spoken
Miss Glinda
Why does Wickedness happen?
GLINDA, spoken
That’s a good question
Are people born Wicked?
Or do they have Wickedness thrust upon them?
After all, the Wicked Witch had a childhood
She had a father, who by the way, had been appointed Governor of Munchkinland
FREXSPAR, spoken
I’m off to the assembly, dear
GLINDA, spoken
And she had a mother, as so many do
FREXSPAR
How I hate to go and leave you lonely
MELENA
That’s alright, it’s only just one night
FREXSPAR
But know that you’re here in my heart
While I’m out of your sight
GLINDA, spoken
And, like every family, they had their secrets
LOVER
Have another drink, my dark-eyed beauty
I’ve got one more night left here in town
So have another drink of green elixir
And we’ll have ourselves a little mixer
Have another little swallow, little lady
And follow me down
GLINDA, spoken
And one thing led to another, as it so often does
MELENA, spoken
No!
GLINDA, spoken
But from the moment the witch was born, she was, well, different
MIDWIFE, spoken
It’s coming
FREXSPAR, spoken
Now?
MIDWIFE, spoken
The baby is coming
FREXSPAR, spoken
Oh, and how!
MIDWIFE
I see a nose
FREXSPAR
I see a curl
FREXSPAR & MIDWIFE
It’s a healthy, perfect, lovely, little—
MIDWIFE, spoken
Oh!
FREXSPAR, spoken
Oh! Sweet Oz! Oh!
MIDWIFE
How can it be?
FREXSPAR
What does it mean?
MIDWIFE
It’s uncanny
FREXSPAR
It’s obscene
MIDWIFE & FREXSPAR
Like a froggy, ferny cabbage
The baby is unnaturally
DULCIBEAR
Green
BABY crying.
FREXSPAR, spoken
Take it away
Take it away!
GLINDA, spoken
And so, it couldn’t have been easy
ALL
No one mourns the Wicked
Now, at last, she’s dead and gone
Now, at last, there’s joy throughout the land
And Goodness knows
GLINDA
Goodness knows
ALL
We know what Goodness is
GLINDA
Oh, ooh
ALL
Goodness knows the Wicked die alone
GLINDA
She died alone
ALL
Woe to those (Woe to those)
Who spurn what Goodnesses
They are shown
No one mourns the Wicked
GLINDA
Good news
ALL
No one mourns the Wicked
GLINDA
Good news
ALL
No one mourns the Wicked
Wicked
Wicked
2. Dear Old Shiz
A gentle choral piece that takes us back to the halls of Shiz University, where it all began. Ariana Grande lends a youthful, wistful voice to this number, showing the innocence of early days before the chaos of Oz unfolds.
The harmonies and lyrical structure evoke a school anthem, wrapping the viewer in bittersweet sentiment. It’s a quiet reminder of how friendships and destinies were born long before spells and scandal.
Lyrics of Dear Old Shiz
OZIAN IN THE CROWD, spoken
Glinda, is it true you were her friend?
GLINDA, spoken
Yes
The CROWD is shocked.
GLINDA, spoken
I-I mean, I did know her
That is, our paths did cross
At school
SHIZ UNIVERSITY CHOIR
O hallowed halls and vine-draped walls
The proudliest sight there is (Sight there is)
When grey and sere our hair hath turned
We shall still revere the lessons learned
In our days at dear old Shiz (Dear old Shiz)
Our days at dear old
GALINDA
Old
GALINDA & SHIZ UNIVERSITY CHOIR
Shiz (Dear old Shiz)
3. The Wizard and I
Cynthia Erivo gives a powerful and emotional performance in this early solo, sung by Elphaba as she imagines the life she dreams of, one where she’s accepted and celebrated. It’s a soaring, hopeful number that contrasts heartbreakingly with the events that follow.
Michelle Yeoh’s presence adds a grounding mentor energy, giving weight to Elphaba’s ambitions. The lyrics carry traces of foreshadowing, but in this moment, the dreams still shine bright.
Lyrics of The Wizard and I
MADAME MORRIBLE, spoken
Oh, Miss Elphaba
MADAME MORRIBLE
Many years I have waited
For a gift like yours to appear
Why, I predict the Wizard might make you his
Magic grand vizier
My dear, my dear
I’ll write at once to the Wizard
Tell him of you in advance
With a talent like yours, dear, there is
A definish chance
If you work as you should
You’ll be making good
MADAME MORRIBLE, spoken
Welcome to Shiz!
ELPHABA
Did that really just happen?
Have I actually understood?
This weird quirk I’ve tried to suppress or hide
Is a talent that could help me meet the Wizard
If I make good
So I’ll make good
When I meet thе Wizard
Once I prove my worth
And then I meet thе Wizard
What I’ve waited for since, well, since birth
And with all his Wizard wisdom
By my looks, he won’t be blinded
Do you think the Wizard is dumb?
Or, like Munchkins, so small-minded? No!
He’ll say to me, “I see who you truly are
A girl on whom I can rely”
And that’s how we’ll begin
The Wizard and I
Once I’m with the Wizard
My whole life will change
‘Cause once you’re with the Wizard
No one thinks you’re strange
No father is not proud of you
No sister acts ashamed
And all of Oz has to love you
When, by the Wizard, you’re acclaimed
And this gift or this curse I have inside
Maybe, at last, I’ll know why
As we work hand in hand
The Wizard and I
And one day, he’ll say to me, “Elphaba
A girl who is so superior
Shouldn’t a girl who’s so good inside
Have a matching exterior?
And since folks here to an absurd degree
Seem fixated on your verdigris
Would it be alright by you
If I de-greenify you?”
And though, of course, that’s not important to me
“Alright, why not?”, I’ll reply
Oh, what a pair we’ll be
The Wizard and I
Yes, what a pair we’ll be
The Wizard and—
Unlimited
My future is unlimited
And I’ve just had a vision, almost like a prophecy
I know it sounds truly crazy
And true, the vision’s hazy
But I swear, someday, there’ll be
A celebration throughout Oz
That’s all to do with me
And I’ll stand there with the Wizard
Feeling the things I’ve never felt
And though I’d never show it
I’d be so happy I could melt
And so it will be for the rest of my life
And I’ll want nothing else ’til I die
Held in such high esteem
When people see me, they will scream
For half of Oz’s favorite team
The Wizard and I
4. What Is This Feeling?
This fast-paced and hilarious duet explores the instant loathing, or is it? Between Elphaba and Glinda. Cynthia and Ariana bounce vocal energy off each other perfectly, creating a playful tension that’s as theatrical as it is entertaining.
The song cleverly masks budding friendship beneath sharp sarcasm and schoolyard insults. With updated film production, their chemistry and comedic timing shine even brighter on screen.
Lyrics of What Is This Feeling?
GALINDA, spoken
Dearest, darlingest Momsie and Popsicle
ELPHABA, spoken
My dear father
GALINDA & ELPHABA
There’s been some confusion over rooming here at Shiz
ELPHABA
But of course, I’ll care for Nessa
GALINDA
But of course, I’ll rise above it
GALINDA & ELPHABA
For I know that’s how you’d want me to respond
GALINDA & ELPHABA, spoken
Yes
GALINDA & ELPHABA
There’s been some confusion for, you see, my roommate is
GALINDA
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar
And altogether quite impossible to describe
ELPHABA, spoken
Blonde
GALINDA
What is this feeling, so sudden and new?
ELPHABA
I felt the moment I laid eyes on you
GALINDA
My pulsе is rushing
ELPHABA
My head is reeling
GALINDA, spoken
Yeah, well, my facе is flushing
GALINDA & ELPHABA
What is this feeling
Fervid as a flame?
Does it have a name?
Yes
Loathing
Unadulterated loathing
GALINDA
For your face
ELPHABA
Your voice
GALINDA
Your clothing
GALINDA & ELPHABA
Let’s just say
I loathe it all
Every little trait, however small
Makes my very flesh begin to crawl
With simple, utter loathing
There’s a strange exhilaration
In such total detestation
It’s so pure, so strong
Though I do admit, it came on fast
Still, I do believe that it can last
And I will be loathing
Loathing you my whole life long
SHIZ STUDENTS
Dear Galinda, you are just too good
How do you stand it? I don’t think I could
She’s a terror, she’s a tartar, we don’t mean to show a bias
But, Galinda, you’re a martyr
GALINDA
Well, these things are sent to try us
SHIZ STUDENTS
Poor Galinda, forced to reside
With someone so disgusticified
We just want to tell you, we’re all on your side
We share your loathing
GALINDA & ELPHABA
What is this feeling, so sudden and new?
SHIZ STUDENTS
Unadulterated loathing
GALINDA & ELPHABA
I felt the moment I laid eyes on you
SHIZ STUDENTS
For her face, her voice, her clothing
GALINDA & ELPHABA, SHIZ STUDENTS
My pulse is rushing, my head is reeling (Let’s just say)
SHIZ STUDENTS
We loathe it all
GALINDA & ELPHABA
Oh, what is this feeling?
SHIZ STUDENTS
Every little trait, however small
GALINDA & ELPHABA
Does it have a name?
SHIZ STUDENTS
Makes our very flesh begin to crawl
GALINDA & ELPHABA
Yes
ALL
Ah
GALINDA & ELPHABA
Loathing
SHIZ STUDENTS
Loathing
GALINDA & ELPHABA
There’s a strange exhilaration
SHIZ STUDENTS
Loathing
GALINDA & ELPHABA
In such total detestation
SHIZ STUDENTS
Loathing
GALINDA & ELPHABA
It’s so pure, so strong
SHIZ STUDENTS
So strong
GALINDA & ELPHABA
Though I do admit, it came on fast
Still, I do believe that it can last
GALINDA & ELPHABA, ALL, SHIZ STUDENTS
And I will be loathing for forever
Loathing truly deeply
Loathing you (Loathing you)
GALINDA & ELPHABA
My whole life long
SHIZ STUDENTS
Loathing
Unadulterated loathing
ELPHABA, spoken
Boo!
GALINDA, spoken
Ah!
ELPHABA laughs.
5. Something Bad
This haunting track introduces the darker forces at play in Oz. Dr. Dillamond (voiced by Peter Dinklage) and Elphaba begin to suspect that sinister things are happening to the animal population. The music is subdued, ominous, and laced with fear.
Cynthia’s quiet concern pairs with Peter’s grounded wisdom, giving the track emotional weight. It’s a subtle warning that something truly bad is brewing beneath the surface of society.
Lyrics of Something Bad
DOCTOR DILLAMOND, spoken
We Animals are now being blamed for everything that goes wrong
Forced from our jobs, told to keep silent
DOCTOR DILLAMOND
I’ve heard of an Ox, a professor from Quox
No longer permitted to teach
Who has lost all powers of speech
And an Owl in Munchkin Rock
A vicar with a thriving flock
Forbidden to preach
Now he only can screech
Only rumors, but still enough to give pause
To anyone with paws
Something bad is happening in Oz
ANIMALS
Something bad happening in—
LION, spoken
That’s it, I’m leaving Oz while I can still speak the word “goodbye”
ELPHABA, spoken
Doctor Dillamond
If animals are losing the ability to speak, leaving Oz, then
Someone’s got to tell the Wizard
That’s why we have a Wizard
ELPHABA
So nothing bad
DOCTOR DILLAMOND, spoken
Perhaps you’re right
DOCTOR DILLAMOND & ELPHABA
Nothing all that bad
DOCTOR DILLAMOND
Nothing truly bad
DOCTOR DILLAMOND, spoken
Sorry! Bad
Must be catching a cold
ELPHABA
It couldn’t happen here
In Oz
6. Dancing Through Life
Jonathan Bailey brings swagger and charm to this light-hearted anthem of carefree living. As Fiyero sings about skating through life without purpose, the ensemble joins in for a dazzling number that masks deep emotional threads beneath the glitz.
The movie version features tight choreography and lavish visuals that make the philosophy of easy living look irresistible, even as Elphaba and Glinda face life-changing moments within it.
Lyrics of Dancing Through Life
FIYERO, spoken
I see that, once again, the responsibility to corrupt my fellow students falls to me
FIYERO
The trouble with schools is they always try to teach the wrong lesson
Believe me, I’ve been kicked out of enough of them to know
They want you to become less callow, less shallow
But I say, why invite stress in?
Stop studying strife
And learn to live the unexamined life
Dancing through life, skimming the surface
Gliding where turf is smooth
Life’s more painless for the brainless
Why think too hard when it’s so soothing?
Dancing through life, no need to tough it
When you can slough it off as I do
Nothing matters, but knowing nothing matters
It’s just life, so keep dancing through
Dancing through life, swaying and sweeping
And always keeping cool
Life is fraughtless when you’re thoughtless
Those who don’t try never look foolish
Dancing through life, mindless and careless
Make sure you’re where less trouble is rife
Woes are fleeting, blows are glancing
When you’re dancing through life
Let’s go down to the Ozdust Ballroom
We’ll meet there later tonight
We can dance till it’s light
Find the prettiest girl, give her a whirl
Right on down to the Ozdust Ballroom
Come on, follow me
You’ll be happy to be there
ALL
Dancing through life down at the Ozdust
FIYERO
If only because dust is what we come to
ALL
Nothing matters, but knowing nothing matters
FIYERO, ALL
It’s just life (Ah, ah)
It’s just life
So keep dancing through
BOQ, spoken
Galinda
Um, I’ll hope you’ll save a dance for me tonight
I’ll be right there, waiting all night
GALINDA, spoken
That’s so kind
But you know what would be even kinder?
GALINDA
See that tragically beautiful girl?
The one in the chair
It seems so unfair
We should go on a spree
And not she, gee!
I know someone would be my hero
If that someone were
To go invite her
BOQ, spoken
Well
Maybe I could invite her
GALINDA, spoken
Oh, Biq, really?
GALINDA
You would do that for me?
BOQ, spoken
I would do anything for you
FIYERO, spoken
You’re good!
GALINDA, spoken
I don’t know what you mean
I love helping others
Oh, and I happen to be free tonight, after all
GALINDA
Now that we’ve met one another
FIYERO & GALINDA
It’s clear we deserve each other
GALINDA
You’re perfect
FIYERO
You’re perfect
FIYERO & GALINDA
So we’re perfect together
Born to be forever
Dancing through life
NESSAROSE, spoken
You’ll never guess what just happened to me
That perfectly adorable Munchkin boy just asked me out
He said he was too shy to ask me out first, but then, Galinda emboldened him
ELPHABA, spoken
Wait, Galinda?
NESSAROSE, spoken
Don’t
Don’t you dare say another word against her
I’m about to have the happiest night of my life
Thanks to Galinda
NESSAROSE
Finally, for this one night
I’m about to have a fun night
With this Munchkin boy Galinda found for me
And I only wish there were
Something I could do for her
To repay her
Elphaba, see?
We deserve each other
And Galinda helped it come true
We deserve each other, me and Boq
NESSAROSE, spoken
Please, Elphaba, try to understand
ELPHABA
I do
ELPHABA, spoken
Galinda, um
Nessa and I were talking about you just now and—
GALINDA, spoken
Oh, well, we were just talking about you
How you should join us tonight at the Ozdust
And don’t tell me you have nothing to wear
‘Cause you could wear this
I mean, it goes with everything you own
GALINDA
It’s really, uh, sharp, don’t you think?
You know black is this year’s pink
You deserve each other
This hat and you, you’re both so smart
You deserve each other
So here, out of the goodness of my heart
Instrumental Break
BOQ
Listen, Nessa?
NESSAROSE, spoken
Yes?
BOQ
Uh, Nessa
I’ve got something to confess a
Reason why, well
Why I asked you here tonight
And I know it isn’t fair
NESSAROSE, spoken
Boq, I know why
BOQ, spoken
You do?
NESSAROSE
It’s because I’m in this chair
And you felt sorry for me
NESSAROSE, spoken
Well, isn’t that right?
BOQ, spoken
No! No, no, no, I don’t feel sorry for you
You’re great
I asked you because
Because
BOQ
Because you are so beautiful
NESSAROSE
Boq, I think you’re wonderful
And we deserve each other
Don’t you see this is our chance?
We deserve each other
Don’t we, Boq?
BOQ, spoken
You know what?
Let’s dance
NESSAROSE, spoken
What?
BOQ
Let’s dance
ALL
Dancing through life here at the Ozdust
If only because dust is what we come to
And here’s the strange thing, your life could end up changing
While you’re dancing through
CROWD cheers.
7. Popular
One of the most iconic songs from Wicked, Popular is Glinda’s playful and upbeat attempt to transform Elphaba into someone more socially accepted. Ariana Grande brings her signature flair and comedic timing to this cheeky number.
Unlike the other tracks on the soundtrack, this particular song was co-written by Winnie Holzman alongside Stephen Schwartz, adding extra wit and personality to the lyrics.
In the movie, the choreography and visuals add even more sparkle to Glinda’s over-the-top persona.
Lyrics of Popular
GALINDA, spoken
Elphie
Now that we’re friends, I’ve decided to make you my new project
ELPHABA, spoken
Oh, you really don’t have to do that
GALINDA, spoken
I know!
That’s what makes me so nice
GALINDA
Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I
And let’s face it, right? 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
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, ah
Popular
You’re gonna be popular
I’ll teach you the proper ploys 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’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
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 adviser, there’s nobody wiser
Not when it comes to
Popular
I know about popular
And with an assist from me to be who you’ll be
Instead of dreary who-you-were
GALINDA, spoken
Well, are!
GALINDA
There’s nothing that can stop you from becoming populer… —lar!
La-la, la-la
We’re gonna make you popular
When I see depressing creatures
With unprepossessing features
I remind them on their own behalf to think of
Celebrated heads of state
Or especially great communicators
Did they have brains or knowledge?
GALINDA, spoken
Don’t make me laugh
GALINDA
They were
ELPHABA, spoken
Popular
GALINDA, spoken
Right!
GALINDA
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, me
And though you protest
Your disinterest
I know clandestinely
You’re gonna grin and bear it, your newfound popularity (Woo!)
La-la, la-la
La-la, la-la
La-la, ooh
You’ll be popular
Just not quite as popular as me
8. I’m Not That Girl
This quiet, emotional ballad offers a rare glimpse into Elphaba’s vulnerability. Sung with aching sincerity by Cynthia Erivo, the song expresses the heartbreak of unrequited love and self-doubt. It’s one of the most intimate moments in the story.
Stripped of theatrics, the movie version lets Cynthia’s raw emotion take center stage. Every note feels personal, and her voice carries the weight of someone who’s used to standing in the shadows.
Lyrics of I’m Not That Girl
ELPHABA
Hands touch, eyes meet
Sudden silence, sudden heat
Hearts leap in a giddy whirl
He could be that boy, but I’m not that girl
Don’t dream too far
Don’t lose sight of who you are
Don’t remember that rush of joy
He could be that boy
I’m not that girl
Every so often, we long to steal
To the land of what-might-have-been
But that doesn’t soften the ache we feel
When reality sets back in
Blithe smile, lithe limb
She who’s winsome, she wins him
Gold hair with a gentle curl
That’s the girl hе chose
And Heaven knows
I’m not that girl
Don’t wish, don’t start
Wishing only wounds thе heart
I wasn’t born for the rose and pearl
There’s a girl I know
He loves her so
Mm
I’m not that girl
9. One Short Day
This upbeat ensemble piece is a joyful tour through the Emerald City. Elphaba and Glinda revel in the wonders of Oz, experiencing it with fresh eyes and growing friendship. The movie version makes the city come alive with vibrant visuals and sparkling orchestration.
With powerhouse vocals from past and present Wicked stars like Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel joining Ariana and Cynthia, this track becomes a beautiful generational blend of voices, a celebration of everything Oz has to offer.
Lyrics of One Short Day
TOURISTS
One short day
If you only have, if you only have one short day
One short day in the Emerald City
One short day in the Emerald City
One short day, one short day, one short day, one short day
In the Emerald City
Emerald City
One short day in the Emerald City
One short day full of so much to do
Every way that you look in this city
There’s something exquisite you’ll want to visit
Before the day’s through
ELPHABA
There are buildings tall as Quoxwood trees
GLINDA
Dress salons
ELPHABA
And libraries
GLINDA
Palaces
ELPHABA
Museums
ELPHABA & GLINDA
A hundred strong
There are wonders likе I’ve never seen
GLINDA
It’s all grand
ELPHABA
And it’s all green
ELPHABA & GLINDA
I think wе’ve found the place where we belong
I wanna be in this hoi polloi
ELPHABA
So I’ll be back for good someday
GLINDA
To make my life and make my way
ELPHABA & GLINDA
But for today, we’ll wander and enjoy
ALL
One short day in the Emerald City
One short day to have a lifetime of fun
One short day
ELPHABA & GLINDA
And we’re warning the city
Now that we’re in here
You’ll know we’ve been here
ALL
Before we are done
ANNOUNCER
Presenting the absolute factual story of our wonderful Wizard of Oz
Starring the Emerald City players
PRESENTER
Long, long ago, long before we can recall
There lived here in Oz the magical wise ones
WIZOMANIA CHOIR
Ah, the magical wise ones
WIZOMANIA CHOIR & PRESENTER
The wisest of them all
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1
We will not live forever
That, I can foresee
WIZOMANIA SINGER 2
So let us set all of our magic
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1
In a strange and secret language
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1 & 2
In a book
WIZOMANIA SINGER 2 & CHOIR
The Grimmerie
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1 & CHOIR
The Grimmerie
PRESENTER
But time ticked ever onward day by day
WIZOMANIA CHOIR
Oh
PRESENTER
And all those who could read it passed away
WIZOMANIA CHOIR
Oh
PRESENTER & WIZOMANIA CHOIR
‘Til one day, no one could
PRESENTER
But the wise ones left a prophecy
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1
In Oz’s darkest hour
Though we cannot say when
WIZOMANIA SINGER 2
There will come one with the power
To read the Grimmerie again
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1
And Oz, which had been sad and blah
WIZOMANIA SINGER 2 & CHOIR
Once more will sing a joyous
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1
Oh
PRESENTER, spoken
Look!
A man in a balloon arriving from the sky
Maybe he is here to fulfill the prophecy
But can he read the Grimmerie?
WIZOMANIA CHOIR
This man who comes out of the blue
Is he the prophecy?
PRESENTER
There’s one way we’ll know if it’s true
PRESENTER & WIZOMANIA CHOIR, WIZOMANIA CHOIR
Fetch the Grimmerie (The Grimmerie)
WIZARD OF OZ, spoken
Omaha
Omaha
WOMAN, spoken
He can read it
He must be
A Wizard
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1
The prophecy fulfilled
WIZOMANIA SINGER 2
What merriness he’ll bring
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1 & 2
Now every Ozian raise a voice and sing
And sing, and sing
WIZOMANIA SINGER 2
Who’s the mage whose major
Itinerary is making all Oz merrier?
WIZOMANIA SINGER 1
Who’s the sage who sagely
Sailed in to save our posteriors?
WIZOMANIA CHOIR
Whose enthuse for hot-air ballooning
Has all of Oz honeymooning?
Ooh, isn’t he wonderful?
Our wonderful Wizard
ELPHABA & GLINDA, WIZOMANIA CHOIR
One short day (Who’s the mage whose major)
In the Emerald City (Itinerary is making all Oz merrier?)
One short day (Who’s the sage who sagely)
To have a lifetime of fun (Sailed in to save our posteriors?)
ALL
What a way to be seeing the city
ELPHABA & GLINDA
Where so many roam to
We’ll call it home too
And then, just like now, we can say
We’re just two friends
ELPHABA
Two good friends
GLINDA
Two best friends
ALL
Sharing one wonderful
One short
GUARD, spoken
The Wizard will see you now!
ALL
Day
10. A Sentimental Man
This song gives the Wizard a chance to present himself in a softer, more sympathetic light. Jeff Goldblum brings a unique charm to the role, balancing charisma with mystery in this deceptively simple tune.
The lyrics hint at the Wizard’s manipulative nature, hiding beneath the surface. With subtle orchestration and a theatrical wink, it invites the audience to question whether sentiment is genuine or just another performance.
Lyrics of A Sentimental Man
ELPHABA, spoken
My heart’s desire is for you to help the animals
WIZARD, spoken
I had a feeling you were gonna say that
And I agree wholeheartedly
ELPHABA, spoken
That makes me so happy
WIZARD, spoken
Well, that’s what I love best
Makin’ people happy
WIZARD
I am a sentimental man
Who always longed to be a father
That’s why I do the best I can
To treat each citizen of Oz as son or daughter
So, Elphaba, I’d like to raise you high
‘Cause I think everyone deserves the chance to fly
And helping you with your ascent allows me to feel so
Parеntal
For I am
A sentimental man
11. Defying Gravity
Arguably the most iconic number in the entire musical, Defying Gravity is Elphaba’s moment of empowerment and transformation.
Cynthia Erivo delivers a soaring performance filled with intensity and emotional power, while Ariana Grande joins for soaring harmonies that lift the moment even higher.
In the film, this scene marks a major turning point. With breathtaking visuals and dramatic orchestration, it becomes a true show-stopper, the kind of cinematic moment destined to give goosebumps.
Lyrics of Defying Gravity
GLINDA, spoken
Elphaba
Why couldn’t you have stayed calm for once
Instead of flying off the handle?
I hope you’re happy
GLINDA
I hope you’re happy now
I hope you’re happy how you’ve hurt your cause forever
I hope you think you’re clever
ELPHABA, spoken
I hope you’re happy
ELPHABA
I hope you’re happy too
I hope you’re proud how you would
Grovel in submission to feed your own ambition
GLINDA & ELPHABA
So though I can’t imagine how
I hope you’re happy right now
GLINDA, spoken
Elphie, listen to me
Just say you’re sorry
GLINDA
You can still be with the Wizard
What you’ve worked and waited for
You can have all you ever wantеd
ELPHABA, spoken
I know
ELPHABA
But I don’t want it
No, I can’t want it anymore
Something has changed within mе
Something is not the same
I’m through with playing by
The rules of someone else’s game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It’s time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap
It’s time to try defying gravity
I think I’ll try defying gravity
And you can’t pull me down
GLINDA
Can’t I make you understand
You’re having delusions of grandeur?
ELPHABA
I’m through accepting limits
‘Cause someone says they’re so
Some things I cannot change
But ’til I try, I’ll never know
Too long, I’ve been afraid of
Losing love, I guess I’ve lost
Well, if that’s love
It comes at much too high a cost
I’d sooner buy defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye, I’m defying gravity
And you can’t pull me down
ELPHABA, spoken
Come with me
Think of what we could do together
ELPHABA
Unlimited
Together, we’re unlimited
Together, we’ll be the greatest team there’s ever been, Glinda
Dreams the way we planned ’em
GLINDA
If we work in tandem
GLINDA & ELPHABA
There’s no fight we cannot win
Just you and I defying gravity
With you and I defying gravity
ELPHABA
They’ll never bring us down
ELPHABA, spoken
Are you coming?
GLINDA
I hope you’re happy
Now that you’re choosing this
ELPHABA, spoken
You, too
ELPHABA
I hope it brings you bliss
GLINDA & ELPHABA
I really hope you get it
And you don’t live to regret it
I hope you’re happy in the end
I hope you’re happy, my friend
ELPHABA, spoken
No, leave her alone!
She hasn’t done anything wrong
I’m the one you want
I’m the one you want!
It’s me!
ELPHABA
It’s me
So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky
As someone told me lately
“Everyone deserves the chance to fly”
And if I’m flying solo
At least, I’m flying free
To those who’d ground me
Take a message back from me
Tell them how I’m defying gravity
I’m flying high, defying gravity
And soon, I’ll match them in renown
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
ELPHABA, spoken
And, nobody in all of Oz
ELPHABA
No wizard that there is or was
Is ever gonna bring me down
GLINDA
I hope you’re happy
CITIZENS OF OZ
Look at her! She’s wicked!
Kill her!
CITIZENS OF OZ & ELPHABA
No one mourns the wicked (Bring me down)
So we’ve got to bring her
ELPHABA
Oh
CITIZENS OF OZ
Down
Down
Woah
12. Ozdust Duet
A purely instrumental interlude, Ozdust Duet is filled with elegance and energy, painting a whimsical picture of Oz’s high-society ballroom scene. With no lyrics, it relies entirely on orchestration to carry the mood, and it does so beautifully.
The piece acts as both a transition and a reflection of the story’s emotional texture. It showcases the grandeur of the film’s score and the strength of its musical direction, pulling us deeper into the world of Wicked.
Lyrics of Ozdust Duet
This song is an instrumental.
13. Commentary
This track is a behind-the-scenes audio piece featuring commentary from the composer himself. Stephen Schwartz reflects on the process of adapting Wicked for the screen, offering insights into the creative decisions, lyrical changes, and emotional nuances added to the movie version.
It’s a fascinating addition for musical lovers and longtime fans. The track pulls back the curtain on the magic and reveals just how much thought and heart went into every note and line.
Lyrics of Commentary
Spoken
Hi, this is Stephen Schwartz, the composer of Wicked
And co-producer of this soundtrack album
I’m excited to share it with listeners who don’t know Wicked
But maybe even more so with those who do
With amazing singers like Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande
Plus Jonathan Bailey and others, bringing their fresh takes to the songs
And with the kind of great, giant orchestra one can only get in the movies
This new recording of Wicked Part 1
Is one of the most fulfilling albums I’ve ever worked on
And I can’t wait for you to hеar it
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Wicked Movie a Direct Adaptation of the Musical?
Yes, it closely follows the Broadway musical with some cinematic changes.
Are there Any New Songs in the Wicked Movie?
The majority of the songs are from the original musical, but minor updates and extensions were made for the film.
Who Directed the Wicked Movie?
The film is directed by Jon M. Chu, known for Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights.
