Popular (From "Wicked" Original Broadway Cast Recording2003)

Elphie, now that were friends
Ive decided to make you my new project!
You really dont have to do that...
I know, thats what makes me so nice!
Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I
And lets face it
Who isnt 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 its the toughest case Ive yet to face
Dont worry, Im determined to succeed!
Follow my lead
And yes indeed, you will be...
Popular!
Youre gonna be popular!
Ill teach you the proper poise
When you talk to boys
Little ways to flirt and flounce
Ooh!
Ill show you what shoes to wear!
How to fix your hair!
Everything that really counts to be...
POPULAR!
Ill help you be popular!
Youll hang with the right cohorts
Youll be good at sports
Know the slang youve got to know
So lets start
Cause youve got an awfully long way to go !
Dont be offended by my frank analysis
Think of it as personality dialysis
Now that Ive chosen to become a
Pal, a sis or an advisor
Theres nobody wiser!
Not when it comes to...
POPULAR!
I know about popular
And with an assist from me
To be who youll be
Instead of dreary who you were...
Well, are
Theres nothing that can stop you
From becoming popu-ler... lar...
la la, la la!
We're gonna make you pop-u-lar!
When i see depressing creatures
With unprepossessing features
I remind them on their own they have
To - think - of
Celebrated heads of state
Or specially great communicators!
Did they have brains or knowledge?
Dont make me laugh!
Ha ha!
They were POPULAR!
Please!
Its all about popular
Its not about aditude
Its the way youre viewed
So its very shrewd to be
Very very popular
Like ME!
Why, Miss Elphaba
Look at you
Youre beautiful!
I have to go...
Youre welcome...
And though you protest
Your disinterest
I know clandestinely
Youre gonna grin and bear it!
Your new found popularity!
Aah!
La la, la la!
Youll be popular!
Just not quite as popular as ME!