Lyrics Quote by Stephen Schwartz
““ELPHABA Hands touch, eyes meet Sudden silence, sudden heat Hearts leap in a giddy whirl He could be that boy But I'm not that girl Don't dream too far Don't lose sight of who you are Don't remember that rush of joy He could be that boy I'm not that girl Ev'ry so often we long to steal To the land of what-might-have-been But that doesn't soften the ache we feel When reality sets back in Blithe smile, lithe limb She who's winsome, she wins him Gold hair with a gentle curl That's the girl he chose And Heaven knows I'm not that girl Don't wish, don't start Wishing only wounds the heart I wasn't born for the rose and the pearl There's a girl I know He loves her so I'm not that girl... "I'm Not That Girl" Reprise lyrics GLINDA Don't wish, don't start Wishing only wounds the heart: There's a girl I know He loves her so I'm not that girl…””
About This Quote
Source Musical: Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording), 2003
A yearning for an idealized love clashes with self‑acceptance, urging the speaker to stop longing for someone else and embrace her own identity.
In simple terms: Desire for another versus self‑identity.
Key Takeaway
Accept who you are, stop chasing impossible love.
Themes
identity‑identity
unrequited love
self‑acceptance
longing
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
lyyrical
emotional
When to use this quote
- Romantic relationships
- personal growth
- self‑reflection
- overcoming infatuation
Key Concepts
Idealization
self‑worth
reality check
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “that girl” represent for you?
- How can you honor your own path?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may still be trapped in comparison, making change hard.
