The Wicked Witch of the East Lyrics – Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater
The song shows Nessa’s longing for love and how her feelings for Boq get mixed up with jealousy and fear of being left behind. As things fall apart, she begs for Boq’s life, realizes her own loneliness, and ends up seeing herself as “The Wicked Witch of the East”.
Lyrics of The Wicked Witch of the East by Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater
[NESSAROSE]
That night at the Ozdust, Boq danced with me there
And it felt like he loved me then
That night, when I felt I was flirting widely
I want to feel that again
[ELPHABA, spoken]
Oh, Nessa, at last
I’d always been unsure I could
But finally, from these powers, something good
Something good!
[BOQ]
Nessa
[NESSAROSE]
Yes?
[BOQ]
Uh, Nessa
Surely now I’ll matter less to you
And you won’t mind my leaving here tonight
[NESSA]
Leaving?
[BOQ]
The moment when I read, Glinda’s going to be wed to Fiyero
[NESSA]
Glinda?
[BOQ]
Yes, Nessa, that’s right
And I’ve got to go appeal to her
Express the way I feel to her
[BOQ]
My heart, it feels like it’s shrinking!
[NESSA]
Save him, please, just save him
My poor Boq, my sweet, my brave him
Don’t leave me till my sorry life has ceased
Alone and loveless here, just the girl in the mirror
Just her and me!
The Wicked Witch of the East
We deserve each other
Meaning of The Wicked Witch of the East Lyrics
NESSAROSE Meaning:
Nessa is remembering a special night when Boq danced with her and it felt like he truly cared for her. She loved the feeling of attention and connection and wishes she could experience that excitement and affection again.
ELPHABA, spoken Meaning:
Elphaba is happy that Nessa is finally using her powers for something positive. She had doubts before, but now she sees that Nessa can do good with what she has.
BOQ Meaning:
Boq is nervous that Nessa might not care about him anymore and worries she won’t mind if he leaves for a while.
BOQ Meaning:
Boq is upset because he just learned that Glinda is going to marry Fiyero.
BOQ Meaning:
Boq feels he needs to speak to Glinda and tell her honestly how he feels about her, even though it might be difficult.
BOQ Meaning:
Boq feels a deep sadness and heartbreak in his chest.
NESSA Meaning:
Nessa is desperate and emotional, begging for Boq’s safety. She feels completely alone and unloved, seeing only herself in the mirror. She accepts her identity as the Wicked Witch of the East and believes she and Boq are bound together, both misunderstood and deserving of each other.
The Wicked Witch of the East Song Credits & Production Details
| Song Title | The Wicked Witch of the East |
| Singer(s) | Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater |
| Musician(s) | Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater |
| Lyricist(s) | Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater |
| Language | English |
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