(Glinda):
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you...
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
(Elphaba):
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend...
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
(Glinda):
Because I knew you
(Both):
I have been changed for good
(Elphaba):
And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for
(Glinda):
But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share
(Both):
And none of it seems to matter anymore
(Glinda):
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
(Elphaba):
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a bird in the wood
(Both):
Who can say if I've been
Changed for the better?
I do believe I have been
Changed for the better
(Glinda):
And because I knew you...
(Elphaba):
Because I knew you...
(Both):
Because I knew you...
I have been changed for good...
***
13 comments:
Wicked! And now you have me crying too!! Fortunately the video stream kept stalling (maybe YouTube and maybe my computer) or the stream of tears would have been worse. How wonderful, how moving, how really unbearably emotional in all sorts of ways. I saw "Wicked" with Marc for my birthday last summer while in San Francisco. I loved the show - especially loved this song of course. Ellen - words can't describe you. You are fantastic. Shelly, you are pretty fantastic too! And Shelly, you look so adorable perched on the stall with Oliver on your lap, Ellen and your mom next to you. All of you wiping away tears (that I sort of caught sight of through my own tears)! You are a most extraordinary family and as I always like to add - come to think of it - you are MY family! Thank you for posting this Harvey. I love you all. (I'll listen again later and maybe the kinks will be gone.)
Bravo Shelly, Bravo Ellen, Bravo the Waxmans!! What a moment, never to be forgotten.
Love you all
Elliot
There just aren't words! Alan and I just finished watching all of you (save the photographer) with wonder. You are a most amazing family. The performers were the backdrop and you the true stars, each in your own way. Ellen the impresario and Shelly the brightest light of all. We shared the warmth, the love, the humor and the tears from afar.
All of our love to each of you - Barbara
I love this musical, and what a perfect song they chose to honor Shelly!
I am in awe of Ellen's powers of persuasion, the kindness of strangers, and the wonderful institution that is the Waxman family. A standing ovation for all of you - not just the performers with their beautiful voices - what a very special day this turned out to be.
Love,
Your next door neighbor,
Carolyn
This was a three tissue blog entry (actually, I lost count) and what a wonderful thing that we could share it even from afar. Ellen your generosity of spirit and insightfulness never ceases to amaze me. The performers were marvelous and their selection of music was simply incredible. There is another amazing number from this show, Shelly. It is titled "Defying Gravity". It certainly defines your journey. Keep traveling my darling. Thank you all for giving us a moment we will never forget
Aunt Sally
Beautiful performance - beautiful voices - sorry we missed the show Wicked Good!!
P&C
I left a comment this a.m. I thought and it "wickedly disappeared"........Shelly dearest, the words in the song selected byt the cast could not be more fitting...Yes, what a positive change has been made by our having you in our family, knowing and loving you as we do has impacted us so very deeply and always will. I heard the Stage Manager say "You gotta have a goal and he said he would be back in September and that you were invited to come and see the whole show in person! Can we, Sally and I be part of your entourgae? Please let us come back and we will all go see the show together....I can see the HEadlines now...."WAXMAN'S OF WICKFORD,WONCE,WORCESTER,WILL SEE WICKED,WEDNESDAY"..........Let's plan on it!.....Ellen, Ellen, I am writing to Obama to suggest he put you in charge of the public welfare department, and maybe the CIA too...you are really a treasure and not to be selfish I want to nominate you to be a NAtional treasure and share you with the rest of the world. Love to all...Shelly did Olivette arrive? love UNK E
Am I allowed more than one comment to the same post? Never did this before. I just read Sally's and Ernie's entries and want to second everything that they wrote. Actually I think I'm feeling a bit competitive with them both :) or at least envious and wonder if I can come in September too, Shelly, when you go see Wicked together!? Sorry my name doesn't start with a "W" but Would "Wanting, Willing and Wishing to be With you" do the trick? A Wonderful Winter Wish. I'm Waving my Wishing Wand for Wicked Witches every Where.
Love and hugs, Alice
Hi Shelly, tell Alice for me that her comment....Was Wonderfully well worded and we will be willing to wile aWay the time at Wicked any Wednesday or Weekend..Love Unk E
Thanks for posting the lyrics, Harvey. I knew them in general and understood the thoughts as I listened but it is nice to have the exact words so I can sing along with the music - especially if I am singing in private where no one else has to hear me. That wouldn't be something that I would be easily forgiven. Love to you all, Alice
WOW! that was amazing, thank you for sharing that.
Ok Shelly, it worked! You successfully got me to finish the tissues in the 'ugly tissue box'. You can pick the next design...
xoxo
Jess Katz
It WAS a "wicked" good performance. ALL of the Waxman's have touched my life in more ways than I can count.
Joanne McDermott
Hi everyone. I had a treat today when I called the Wickford phone number and found Debbie on the other end of the line! Double hi to you Debbie.
It has been a week I think since the wickedly good post so I thought I would say hi and give you, Shelly, an extra virtual hug. It feels hard not being there with you - in case you don't know that. And let me be the one to announce (since I know no one else will do it - and pretty please don't get mad at me Judy) that this coming Monday January 18th is Judy's birthday. Judy deserves an extra hug herself. I'm putting something in the mail today dear cousin of mine.
Shelly, Ellen, Debbie, Harvey and Judy - and the rest of this wonderful extended family - I'm sending you songs of goodness to each and everyone one of you. The sun is out and the thermometer broke freezing for the first time in weeks so I am feeling sunny and wanted to share the sun with you.
Much love, Alice
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