Galinda: (spoken) Dearest darlingest Momsie and Popsical
Elphaba: (spoken) My dear Father
Both: There's been some confusion Over rooming here at Shiz
Elphaba: But of course, I'll care for Nessa
Galinda: But of course, I'll rise above it
Both: For I know that's how you'd want me to respond Yes, there's been some confusion For you see, my room-mate is…
Galinda: Unusually and exceedingly peculiar And altogether quite impossible to describe
Elphaba: Blonde.
Galinda: What is this feeling? So sudden and new?
Elphaba: I felt it the moment I laid eyes on you
Galinda: My pulse is rushing
Elphaba: My head is reeling
Galinda: My face is flushing
Both: What is this feeling? Fervid as a flame, Does it have a name? Yes! Loathing Unadulterated loathing
Galinda: For your face
Elphaba: Your voice
Galinda: Your clothing
Both: Let's just say – I loathe it all Ev'ry little trait, however small Makes my very flesh begin to crawl With simple utter loathing There's a strange exhilaration In such total detestation It's so pure and strong! Though I do admit it came on fast Still I do believe that it can last And I will be loathing Loathing you My whole life long!
Students: Dear Galinda, you are just too good How do you stand it? I don't think I could! She's a terror! She's a Tartar! We don't mean to show a bias, But Galinda, you're a martyr!
Galinda: Well, these things are sent to try us!
Students: Poor Galinda, forced to reside With someone so disgusticified We all just want to tell you We're all on your side! We share your
All: Loathing!
Galinda, Elphaba, and All: There's a strange exhilaration Loathing In such total detestation Loathing So pure, so strong Loathing
Students: So strong!
Galinda: Though I do admit it came on fast Still I do believe that it can last And I will be loathing (echo: loathing) For forever loathing (echo: Loathing) Truly deeply loathing Loathing you My whole Loathing Life long! Unadulterated loathing