Popular – English Lyrics

• By: Aaron Tveit

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the whimsical world of *Wicked* with Aaron Tveit's unique cover of "Popular." This song hilariously dissects the quest for popularity, offering a fun way to explore social dynamics and witty lyrics. Discover how Tveit's rendition brings a fresh perspective to this iconic musical number.

[English]

- All right.

♪ Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I ♪

♪ And let's face it ♪

♪ Who isn't less fortunate than I? ♪

♪ My tender heart tends to start to bleed ♪

♪ And when someone needs a makeover ♪

♪ I simply have to take over ♪

♪ I know I know exactly what they need ♪

♪ And even in your case ♪

♪ Though it's the toughest case I've yet to face ♪

♪ Don't worry, I'm determined to succeed ♪

♪ Follow my lead ♪

♪ And yes, indeed ♪

♪ You will be ♪

♪ popular ♪

♪ You're gonna be popular ♪

♪ I'll teach you the proper ploys ♪

♪ When you talk to boys ♪

♪ Little ways to flirt and flounce ♪

♪ ♪ I'll show you what shoes to wear ♪

♪ How to fix your hair ♪

♪ Everything that really counts ♪

♪ To be popular ♪

♪ I'll help you be popular ♪

♪ You'll hang with the right cohorts ♪

♪ You'll be good at sports ♪

♪ Know the slang you've got to know ♪

♪ So let's start ♪

♪ 'Cause you've got an awfully long way to go: ♪

♪ Don't be offended by my frank analysis ♪

♪ Think of it as personality dialysis ♪

♪ Now that I've chosen to be come a pal ♪

♪ A sister and adviser ♪

♪ There's nobody wiser ♪

♪ Not when it comes to popular ♪

♪ I know about popular ♪

♪ And with an assist from me ♪

♪ To be who you'll be ♪

♪ Instead of dreary who-you-were, are ♪

♪ There's nothing that can stop you ♪

♪ From becoming popu-ler, lar ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ We're gonna make you popular ♪

♪ When I see depressing creatures ♪

♪ With unprepossessing features ♪

♪ I remind them on their own behalf ♪

♪ To think of ♪

♪ Celebrated heads of state ♪

♪ Or 'specially great communicators ♪

♪ Did they have brains or knowledge? ♪

♪ Don't make me laugh ♪

♪ They were popular ♪

♪ Please, it's all about popular ♪

♪ It's not about aptitude ♪

♪ It's the way you're viewed ♪

♪ So it's very shrewd to be ♪

♪ Very very popular like me ♪

♪ And though you protest your disinterest ♪

♪ I know clandestinely ♪

♪ You're gonna grin and bear it ♪

♪ Your newfound popularity ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ You'll be popular ♪

♪ Just not quite as popular ♪

♪ as me ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fortunate /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/ B2	adjective - having good luck; lucky
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body
makeover /ˈmeɪkoʊvər/ B2	noun - a set of changes that are intended to make a person or place more attractive
case /keɪs/ A2	noun - a particular situation or example of something
lead /liːd/ B1	verb - to show someone the way to a place by going in front of them
popular /ˈpɒpjələr/ A2	adjective - liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people
teach /tiːtʃ/ A1	verb - to give lessons in a particular subject
flirt /flɜːrt/ B2	verb - to behave towards someone as if you are sexually attracted to them, but not in a serious way
fix /fɪks/ A2	verb - to repair something
hang /hæŋ/ A2	verb - to attach or suspend something so that it is held up by its upper part
cohorts /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/ C1	noun - a group of people who share a characteristic, usually age
sports /spɔːrts/ A1	noun - games and physical activities
offended /əˈfendɪd/ B2	adjective - feeling angry and upset by someone's behaviour or remarks
analysis /əˈnæləsɪs/ B2	noun - the process of examining something in detail in order to understand it better
dreary /ˈdrɪəri/ C1	adjective - that makes you feel sad or bored
creatures /ˈkriːtʃərz/ B1	noun - living things, especially animals
features /ˈfiːtʃərz/ B1	noun - a typical quality or an important part of something
celebrated /ˈselɪbreɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - famous for some special quality or ability
shrewd /ʃruːd/ C1	adjective - good at judging people and situations
protest /ˈproʊtest/ B2	verb - to say or show that you do not agree with something
disinterest /dɪsˈɪntrɪst/ C1	noun - the state of not being interested in something
popularity /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/ B2	noun - the state of being liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people