In this witty and comical new song, Glinda the Good Witch from Wicked sings about the pressure and challenges of maintaining her 'Good Witch' persona following the supposed death of Elphaba. She reflects on her rise to power and the public duties she must perform while keeping up her bubbly façade.
Intro
Oh, the sparkle and the shine,
The legacy that's mine,
I wave my wand and flash a smile,
But it’s all a grand design!
Verse 1
I sprinkle magic in the air,
I’m known for my blonde hair,
But deep inside this facade,
I carry more than my share.
Chorus
Oh, it’s Glinda’s burden, you see,
Being good isn’t always free,
With every twirl and every leap,
I must uphold this fantasy.
Verse 2
I rise with the morning light,
Practicing my twinkling flight,
All the people wave and cheer,
Unaware of my inner fight.
Chorus
Oh, it’s Glinda’s burden, you see,
Being good isn’t always free,
With every twirl and every leap,
I must uphold this fantasy.
Bridge
Elphaba, your shadow lingers,
In my opulent fingers,
Your memory, both curse and gift,
Gives my spirit quite the lift.
Verse 3
From Munchkinland to Emerald City,
My duties aren’t just pretty,
Behind the scenes, I pull the strings,
In decisions, I must be gritty.
Chorus
Oh, it’s Glinda’s burden, you see,
Being good isn’t always free,
With every twirl and every leap,
I must uphold this fantasy.
Outro
So, I’ll keep waving and smiling,
In dresses ever beguiling,
For though it weighs, it’s understood,
The burden of being always good.
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broadway showtune. Glinda's Burden
Glinda sings about the pressure of maintaining her "Good Witch" persona, referencing her rise to power after the "death" of Elphaba and her public duties as seen in the original "Wicked.", long verses. playful, witty, comical,
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