Ariana Grande is addressing a lyric discrepancy in one of the most popular songs from the musical Wicked!
Ariana Grande Corrects Lyric in Wicked Song
The 31-year-old singer, who stars in the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked, will be performing the Act 1 song “Popular” in the film. A teaser of her performance was recently released, revealing a correction that needed to be made to the lyrics.
Surprising Revelation
While dedicated fans may have already known about this error, others were caught off guard by the correction. However, the lyric in question has remained consistent since the show first premiered at the Gershwin Theater 21 years ago.
The Correct Lyric
In the song “Popular,” Glinda sings, “Popular, you’re gonna be popular / I’ll teach you the proper ploys when you talk to boys / Little ways to flirt and flounce, ooh! / 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.”
The line that has been misinterpreted is “I’ll teach you the proper ploys.” Many believed it to be “poise,” as even the Wicked movie’s teaser video displayed. However, the correct word is “ploys.”
Acknowledgement from Broadway Actresses
Ariana Grande took to Instagram to address the correction, stating, “it’s ‘ploys’ !!!!!! i love you @wickedmovie.” Broadway’s Ginna Claire Mason and Jennafer Newberry, who have both portrayed Glinda on Broadway, also confirmed the correct lyric.
Clarification for Fans
Despite various lyric sites and platforms like Spotify displaying the incorrect word, it is now clear that Glinda sings “I’ll teach you the proper ploys” in the song “Popular.”
FAQs
Q: What was the incorrect lyric in the song “Popular” from Wicked?
A: Many people thought the lyric was “poise,” but the correct word is “ploys.”
Q: Who confirmed the correction of the lyric in the song “Popular”?
A: Ariana Grande, along with Broadway actresses Ginna Claire Mason and Jennafer Newberry, acknowledged the correct lyric.
Q: How long has the correct lyric been in place since the debut of Wicked?
A: The lyric “I’ll teach you the proper ploys” has been consistent since the show first premiered at the Gershwin Theater 21 years ago.
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