"Something Bad" is a song featured in the 2024 film Wicked which was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. It is performed by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp and Peter Dinklage as Doctor Dillamond. The song serves as a key number in the film, highlighting the ominous events that are about to unfold in the land of Oz. In the film, the song is performed when Elphaba and Dr. Dillamond discuss the strange occurrences happening in Oz. The song's lyrics express their concerns and foreshadow the challenges that Elphaba will face as she uncovers the truth about the Wizard's regime.
Lyrics[]
Doctor Dillamond:
Oh, Miss Elphaba, the things one hears these days!
Dreadful things!
[sung]
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
Elphaba:
Something bad happening in Oz?
Doctor Dillamond:
Under the surface
Behind the scenes
Something baaaad
[spoken]
Sorry! Bad
Elphaba, spoken:
Doctor Dillamond
If something bad is happening to the Animals
Someone's got to tell the Wizard
That's why we have a Wizard
[sung]
So nothing bad....
Doctor Dillamond, spoken:
I hope you're right
Doctor Dillamond and Elphaba:
Nothing all that bad
Doctor Dillamond:
Nothing truly baaaad
[spoken]
Sorry, bad
Elphaba:
It couldn't happen here
In Oz...
