A Sentimental Man

"A Sentimental Man"
General information
Feature films	Wicked Wicked: For Good
Albums	Wicked: The Soundtrack Wicked: For Good: The Soundtrack
Song information
Composer	Stephen Schwartz
Lyrics	Stephen Schwartz
Performers	The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum)
Preceded by	""One Short Day" "The Melting" (reprise)"
Followed by	""Defying Gravity" "Finale" (reprise)"

"A Sentimental Man" is a song featured in the 2024 film Wicked and the 2025 film Wicked: For Good which was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. It is performed by Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard when he meets Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda Upland (Ariana Grande) for the first time. The Wizard reveals his longing to be a father and his desire to help Elphaba achieve her potential. This song adds depth to the Wizard's character, showing a more vulnerable and paternal side. It also foreshadows the later revelation that Elphaba is his daughter.

Lyrics

Elphaba, spoken:
My heart's desire is for you to help the animals

Wizard, spoken:
I had a feeling you were gonna say that
And I agree wholeheartedly

Elphaba, spoken:
That makes me so happy

Wizard, spoken:
Well, that's what I do best
Makin' people happy

Wizard:
I am a sentimental man
Who always longed to be a father
That's why I do the best I can
To treat each citizen of Oz as son or daughter

So, Elphaba, I'd like to raise you high
'Cause I think everyone deserves the chance to fly
And helping you with your ascent allows me to feel so
Parental, for I am a sеntimental man

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Media Wicked (soundtrack/video) • Wicked: For Good (soundtrack/video) • Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West • Wicked: The Story of Oz & the Wonderful Wizard: Replica Pop-Up • Wicked: The Grimmerie, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Hit Broadway Musical • Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked • Wicked: Defying Gravity: The Illustrated Lyrics Characters Elphaba Thropp • Glinda Upland • Fiyero Tigelaar • Nessarose Thropp • Boq • Madame Morrible • The Wizard of Oz • Doctor Dillamond • Galinda's Father • Galinda's Mother • Frex • Melena Thropp • Governor Thropp • Pfannee • Shenshen Locations Oz • Emerald City • Shiz University • Kiamo Ko • Munchkinland • Gillikin • Quadling Country • Vinkus Songs Wicked: No One Mourns the Wicked • Dear Old Shiz • The Wizard and I • What is this Feeling? • Something Bad • Dancing Through Life • Popular • I'm Not That Girl • One Short Day • A Sentimental Man • Defying Gravity • Ozdust Duet Wicked: For Good: Thank Goodness • The Wicked Witch of the East • Wonderful • As Long As You're Mine • No Good Deed • March of the Witch Hunters • For Good • The Melting • Finale Objects Green Elixir • Magic Slippers