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"Popular" is a song from the American epic musical fantasy film Wicked. It is performed by Galinda Upland, portrayed by Ariana Grande-Butera. It is an adaptation of the stage version with the same name.
As a homage to the stage show, countries that received a local stage production re-used the lyrics from it in the film. The Korean dub, Brazilian Portuguese dub and Latin American Spanish dub also invited the portrayers of Elphaba and Galinda from their stage productions to dub the characters in the film.
English[]
- Singer: Ariana Grande-Butera (Galinda Upland)
Elphie, now that we’re friends, I’ve decided to make you my new project. Oh, you really don’t have to do that. I know, that’s what makes me so nice. Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I And let’s face it, right, 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 awf’lly long way to go Don’t be offended by my frank analysis Think of it as personality dialysis Now that I’ve chosen to become a pal, a sister and advisor 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, well, 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! Right! 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 new-found popularity La, la, la, la La, la, la, la La, la, la You’ll be popular Just not quite as popular as me
Bulgarian[]
- Singer: Yana Yancheva / Яна Янчева (Galinda Upland)
Елфи, след като сме приятелки, реших ти да си моят нов проект. Няма нужда да го правиш. Да, знам. Това ме прави толкова добра. Без късмет, щом видя някой, за разлика от мен. Нека бъдем честни - Кой има късмет, за разлика от мен? Сърцето ми почва да кърви. От промяна имаш нужда, знам. Аз вече имам точен план. Какво, какво е нужно в този миг за случая твой? Виж! Както и да е. Да, да ги върнем на мястото им. Слушай. Дори да те въртя на шиш, не бой се, обещавам да летиш. Думите ми сега помни. Скоро ще си... На върха, направо си на върха! С момчетата трябва план и са във капан. Лек флирт и пърхане, о! Сменям обувките и прическите. Всичко, за да бъдеш винаги на върха. Повярвай ми, на върха. С точни приятели и със спортен вид. Ще владееш нов жаргон. Сега старт, започваме дългия маратон. Не се обиждай, щом ти казвам грешките. Бързо се учи, дори от забележките. Избрах да бъда най-добра приятелка. И не отричай, ментор съм отличен. С кой ще си право на върха? С мен вече си на върха. Съветите следвай ти и звезда ще си. А колко скучна бе преди. И сега, недей да се отказваш. Можеш да си на върха. Ха! Ла-ла! Ла-ла! Ще стигнеш право на върха! Гледам куп нещастни хора, нямащи в света опора. С радост им напомням за това. Да видят най-познатите лица - великите там, по върховете - Дали са много умни? (Ами, всъщност...) Я пробвай пак! Те са... (на върха) Да, защото са на върха. Не е до възможности, а до кой си ти. Ще успееш някой ден! Искаш да си на върха? Виж мен, мен! Знам, че точно днес нямаш интерес. Тайно усещам аз... Как гордо ще застанеш, когато стъпиш на върха! Аа! Ла-ла! Ла-ла! Ла-ла! Ла-ла! Ла-ла! Аа! Горе на върха! Но не най-отгоре като мен!
Czech[]
- Singer: Natálie Grossová (Galinda Upland)
Já když někoho potkám, kdo málo štěstí má Je to většina, to vidím, kdo málo štěstí má Vždy srdce mé trochu krvácí Vždycky příkladně se zachovám, já už jsem prostě taková Mám plán, tak stůj Co dělat, to já vím A i když je to zlé Neboj, to půjde hned jak po másle Tak věř mi, já ti úspěch zaručím Vše vymyslím a opravím Ty budeš proslulá Tou proměnou proslulá A všichni tě milujou, kluci najednou s tebou tajně flirtujou Já vím, jaké boty vzít, vlasy upravit Tohle umět musíš, když chceš být proslulá Ty můžeš být proslulá Tvá obliba bude růst, bude z tebe kus Cestu máš však dalekou Tak se snaž, vždyť pouze já jsem tvou zárukou Vždy analýza věci je mým základem Urazit tě nechci tímhle malým nápadem Něco mi říká svoji kamarádku vem, život ji zlehči Málokdo je lepší v tom jak lze býti proslulá Já vím, jak být proslulá Oblíbená můžeš být, chci tě zachránit Ať nemusíš být úděsná, jak jsi Tak užij si tu změnu díky mně být proslulá Lá La, la, la, la Ty budeš brzo proslulá Deprese když někým cloumá Já mu řeknu nebuď hloupá Oblíbenost to je základ, dám vám příklad Celebrity, králové či šéfové všech firem větších Měli snad větší mozky, to má být vtip? Byli proslulí Tak! Vždyť lidi to milují Ten, kdo není oblíben, musí z kola ven Každý oblíbit se dá Budeš velmi proslulá jak já I když říkáš ne, což je zábavné Já tajně vím, že máš Ten dar, co nemá každý a proslulou se umí stát La, la, la, la La, la, la, la La, la, la, laaa Budeš proslulá Však ne tak moc proslulá jak já
When I meet someone Who doesn't have much luck Most people, I can see Don't have much luck My heart always bleeds a little I always behave exemplary That's just who I am I have a plan, so wait I know what to do And even though it's bad Don't worry, it will be a piece of cake So trust me, I guarantee you a success I'll figure it all out and fix everything You will be famous Famous thanks to this change And everybody loves you Suddenly boys are secretly flirting with you I know what shoes to wear, how to fix your hair You must know this, when you want to be famous You can be famous Your popularity will grow, you'll be hot But there's a long way to go So try a bit, after all I am your only guarantee The analysis of the problem is always where I start I don't want to offend you with this idea Something is telling me to take my friend, make her life easier Few people are better at how one can be famous I know how to be famous You can be popular I want to save you So that you don't have to be frightful, like you are So enjoy the change of being famous thanks to me La La, la, la, la You will soon be famous When somebody's feeling depressed I tell them, don't be silly Popularity is the bases, I'll give you an example Celebrities, kings or CEOs of bigger companies Did they have bigger brains, is that supposed to be a joke? They were famous Yes! People love it! Who is not liked has nothing to do here Everyone can become popular You'll be very famous like me Although you say no, which is amusing I secretly know, that you gave The gift, that not everybody has And can become famous La, la, la, la La, la, la, la La, la, la, laaa You'll be famous But not as famous as me