‘Wicked: For Good’ Soundtrack Guide – Every Song & When They Play

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Warning: This article contains light SPOILERS for Wicked: For Good.

The soundtrack for the movie Wicked: For Good is now available on Spotify! It features 11 songs, including two that weren’t in the original Broadway recording. Composer Stephen Schwartz wrote these new songs for the sequel, and they could potentially earn him two Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. The new music expands on the stories of Elphaba and Glinda, giving stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande each an extra emotional song, and helps clarify the movie’s complex storyline.

The second act of Wicked differs significantly from the first, and from the first part of the musical. It’s less focused on upbeat, catchy songs. With Elphaba now considered a villain and Glinda questioning her own morality, the characters face much higher stakes, and the music reflects this shift to a darker tone. Instead of lively show tunes, the act features emotional solos and powerful ballads that truly challenge the characters and change their lives. While the first act might be more immediately enjoyable to listen to, the second act includes beloved songs like the moving “For Good,” which is the emotional peak of both the musical and the story as a whole.

Wicked: For Good’s original songs are: “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble.”

Every Song on the ‘Wicked: For Good’ Soundtrack and When They Play


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The song “Every Day More Wicked,” performed by the cast of the Wicked movie – including Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and Ariana Grande – begins with the people of Oz remaining fearful of Elphaba, who is now widely known as the Wicked Witch of the West. Madame Morrible’s efforts to turn public opinion against her are successful, and in this movie adaptation, Michelle Yeoh performs parts of the song originally sung by a larger group of Ozian citizens.

The movie version also trimmed some lines spoken by Madame Morrible from the stage show. This was probably done because the songs “Every Day More Wicked” and “Thank Goodness” were divided into two separate songs to help tell the story. As a result, the beginning of the second act is fresh and new, and includes familiar musical moments from the first film, with returns of songs like “The Wizard and I,” “What Is This Feeling,” and “Popular.”

The song “Thank Goodness / I Couldn’t Be Happier,” performed by Ariana Grande, the cast of Wicked, and Michelle Yeoh, reveals Glinda’s internal struggle. It starts with Glinda and Fiyero pretending to happily celebrate a day without the Wicked Witch with the people of Oz. While they appear joyful, Madame Morrible uses the moment to announce that Fiyero has been made Captain of the Gale Force and is responsible for finding and capturing Elphaba. She also unexpectedly reveals that Glinda and Fiyero are engaged, a surprise to everyone, including Fiyero himself.

The song shifts to a personal scene for Glinda, where she admits how much it hurts to have publicly lied about Elphaba. Despite noticing Fiyero distancing himself as he deals with his own feelings for Elphaba, Glinda keeps up appearances, acting as expected by the Wizard, Madame Morrible, and what society demands of her.

Cynthia Erivo performs “No Place Like Home,” a new song added for the Wicked film. The song is a ballad sung by Elphaba when she finds a group of animals escaping Oz. While not in the original stage show, it fits perfectly into the movie’s story. At the beginning of Wicked, Elphaba wants to become “normal” by reversing her green skin. But after discovering that the animals of Oz are being silenced and driven away, she decides to protect them instead. “No Place Like Home” is Elphaba’s passionate plea to the animals, urging them to remain in Oz and fight for their survival.

The song “The Wicked Witch of the East,” performed by Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo, and Ethan Slater, is featured in the Broadway production of Wicked, but wasn’t on the original album. This is because the song relies heavily on spoken dialogue and reveals a major plot twist from the second act. However, the film adaptation includes the song, giving audiences insight into what happened to Nessarose and Boq, and how Nessarose became known as the “wicked witch.” In the stage show, Nessarose asks Elphaba to magically restore her ability to walk so she can be with Boq. But in the film version’s song, For Good, she instead asks Elphaba to recreate the joyful, weightless feeling she experienced when Boq danced with her. The resulting spell is a complicated mix of what Nessarose desires and, sadly, what she doesn’t.

Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo perform “Wonderful,” one of only two relatively cheerful songs in the musical For Good. The song takes place in Emerald City, where Elphaba tries to expose the Wizard of Oz as a fraud. Through the song, the Wizard explains how he gained the Ozians’ reverence, ultimately earning the title “the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

As a huge fan of “Wicked,” I’ve always found “Wonderful” to be a really fascinating song. It feels much more upbeat than other numbers in the show, and I see it as the Wizard basically trying to sweet-talk Elphaba into going along with his schemes. If he can just get her on his side, he can exploit her abilities, keep up his good-guy image, and continue mistreating animals in Oz. What’s really interesting in the movie version, compared to the stage show, is how Glinda is so involved. It really drives home the fact that she’s fully on board with the deception Elphaba is fighting against. It makes her complicity so much clearer, and honestly, adds a whole other layer to the story.

Ariana Grande’s performance of “I’m Not That Girl (Reprise)” shows a significant shift in Glinda’s love life. She realizes her beliefs about Fiyero were false, shattering her illusions. This emotional solo, set against a sad backdrop, marks a turning point for Glinda as she finally confronts reality. It’s a particularly heartbreaking moment in For Good, and highlights Grande’s incredible talent as a performer, but it’s just one of several key moments for her character.

“As Long As You’re Mine,” performed by Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey, is the most passionate song on the Wicked soundtrack. It’s where Elphaba and Fiyero finally admit their feelings for each other, feelings that started when they first met near Shiz University. While Wicked is generally suitable for all ages, this song might seem a little more grown-up than the rest of the story. We’ll explain why later! For now, listeners can simply enjoy this beautiful duet, where Elphaba experiences a playfully mischievous side to herself for the very first time.

Cynthia Erivo performs “No Good Deed,” a fan favorite from the second act of Wicked. Many audience members claim to be eager to hear it, but it’s likely just a polite thing to say! Considered by many to be second only to “For Good” in popularity, the song follows Elphaba’s desperate attempt to rescue Fiyero after he’s captured and punished for leaving with her. She decides to take action and use magic to save him.

As the Grimmerie lay open and monkeys swirled around her, Elphaba chanted a spell, desperately hoping to protect Fiyero from harm. When doubt crept in, she embraced the ‘Wicked Witch’ title the people of Oz had given her, resolving to live up to it. A surprising moment in the movie, not featured in the original songs, happens at the beginning of this song when someone other than Elphaba calls out Fiyero’s name.

The song “March of the Witch Hunters” features the cast of the Wicked movie, including Ethan Slater. It depicts a scene where the people of Oz, calling themselves witch hunters, are actively searching for Elphaba with the intent to kill her. Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion join the hunt, hoping to deliver Elphaba’s broomstick to the Wizard in exchange for their wishes. During this march, the citizens discover a tragic event, strengthening their resolve to end what they see as Elphaba’s evil. Believing the rumor that water can defeat her, the witch hunters arm themselves with buckets of water, determined to finally destroy Elphaba.

Ariana Grande performs “The Girl in the Bubble,” which appears near the end of the musical For Good. It’s one of the new songs written for the production and comes at a crucial moment for Glinda. The song’s title is fitting because Glinda is surrounded by two kinds of “bubbles”: one created by the Wizard to seem magical, and another formed by the comfortable, privileged life she’s always known. As she starts to understand that one of those bubbles needs to burst, Glinda also realizes she needs to face reality, especially since everyone in Oz is now trying to harm her friend.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande perform “For Good,” a standout song from the second act of Wicked. It’s no surprise director Jon M. Chu titled the Wicked sequel after it! More than just a beautiful duet, “For Good” is a touching message about how people with different backgrounds and beliefs can connect and find love.

This song is a heartfelt thank you from Elphaba and Glinda to each other, acknowledging their friendship during difficult times. They’ve helped each other become better people, and both have been forever changed by the experience. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo received critical acclaim, including Oscar nominations, for the powerful emotions they conveyed, which is beautifully showcased in their stunning duet. This song isn’t just an expression of gratitude; it’s also a poignant farewell, marking a turning point in both of their lives.

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2025-11-22 00:38