Something Bad — Peter Dinklage (Ft. Cynthia Erivo) Lyrics
Soundtrack: Wicked: Part I
Something Bad Song Lyrics
[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
Track Listing
Ariana Grande
Shiz University Choir
Cynthia Erivo
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
Peter Dinklage (Ft. Cynthia Erivo)
Jonathan Bailey
Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Jeff Goldblum
Cynthia Erivo
The Wicked Orchestra
Stephen Schwartz
The 2024 movie version of "Something Bad" from "Wicked" features several notable differences compared to the original stage version:
Opening dialogue: The 2024 version begins with Dr. Dillamond directly addressing the discrimination against Animals, whereas the original starts with him speaking to Elphaba about "dreadful things" he's heard.
Additional characters: The 2024 version includes a line spoken by a Lion character, which is not present in the original.
Lyrical changes: While the core message remains similar, there are slight alterations in wording and phrasing throughout the song.
Structure: The 2024 version appears to have a more conversational structure, with more back-and-forth dialogue between characters.
Ending: The original version ends with Elphaba singing about how bad things couldn't happen in Oz, while the 2024 version concludes with Dr. Dillamond speaking about "catching a cold" before Elphaba's final line.
Emotional tone: The 2024 version seems to convey a more urgent and direct message about the discrimination against Animals in Oz.
These changes likely reflect adaptations made for the film medium and possibly updated storytelling approaches for a contemporary audience.
In the 2024 version of "Something Bad" from "Wicked," there are new characters introduced that were not present in the original stage version. Specifically:
The Lion: In the 2024 adaptation, a Lion character is introduced who expresses his frustration about the situation in Oz, saying, "That's it, I'm leaving Oz while I can still speak the word 'goodbye.'" This line adds a layer of urgency and highlights the impact of the discrimination against Animals.
Additional Animal Voices: The 2024 version features a chorus of Animals who participate in the song, adding to the collective sense of fear and concern regarding their plight. This inclusion emphasizes the broader implications of the issues being discussed.
These additions serve to enhance the narrative by illustrating the widespread consequences of the discrimination faced by Animals in Oz, making the themes of the song more pronounced and relatable to a contemporary audience.
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