Idina Menzel - What Is This Feeling? lyrics

[Spoken - Galinda:] Dearest, darlingest, Momsie and Popsicle... [Spoken - Elphaba:] 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 roommate is... [Galinda:] Unusually and exceedingly peculiar And altogether quite impossible to describe... [Spoken - Elphaba:] Blonde. [Galinda:] What is this feeling, So sudden and new? [Elphaba:] I felt 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! Every 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, so 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 disgusting-I-fied. We just want to tell you, We're all on your side! We share your... [Enter Galinda and Elphaba] Loathing, Unadulterated loathing For her face, her voice, her clothing. Let's just say, We loathe it all! Every little trait, However small, Makes our very flesh Begin to crawl... [Galinda and Elphaba singing simultaneously with Students:] What is this feeling So sudden and new? I felt the moment I laid eyes on you! My pulse is rushing, My head is reeling. Oh, what is this feeling? Does it have a name? Yes... [All:] Ahhhhhh... Loathing! [Galinda and Elphaba (Students):] There's a strange exhilaration (loathing) In such total detestation (loathing) It's so pure so strong! (so strong) Though I do admit it came on fast Still I can believe it can last And I will be loathing (loathing...) For forever loathing (loathing...) Truly deeply Loathing you (loathing you!...) My whole life long! [Students:] Loathing, Unadulterated loathing [Elphaba:] Boo! [Screams - Galinda:] Ah!