The Calculus Song (Parody of Wicked's 'Popular')
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Galinda:
(spoken)
Elphie, now that we're friends, I've decided to make you my new project
Elphaba:
(spoken)
You really don't have to do that
Galinda:
(spoken)
I know. That's what makes me so nice
(sung)
Whenever I see someone less intelligent than I
And let's face it, who isn't less intelligent than I
My brainy brain begins to bark at me
Telling me to crack their nut
By giving them exactly what
I know I know what will give them their degree
And even in your case
Though it's the toughest case I've yet to face
Don't worry, I'm determined to succeed
Follow my lead
And yes indeed
You-will-know
Calculus, you're gonna know calculus,
I'll teach you to find a proof
So you can spot the spoof
Little ways to graph a line, ohh
I'll show you what functions will
Give you a thrill
Everything you need to know to do
Calculus, I'll help you with your calculus,
I'll show you how to come and live
With your derivative
Know the rules you've got to know
So let's start
Cause you've got an awfully long way to go
Don't be daunted by my every analysis
Even if you suffer from cerebral paralysis
Now that I've chosen to become a
Pal, a fellow and a tutor,
Your personal computer
Who knows a lot about
Calculus, I know about calculus,
And with related rates
You will know the traits
Of changing values that were, and are
And then there's nothing that can stop you
From absorbing calculus, lus…
La la, la la!
We're gonna make you do calc-u-lus
When I see gigantic creatures
With no respect for their great teachers
I remind them on my own behalf
We-have-to-think-of
Celebrated business men
Or specially great intellectuals
Did they have brains or knowledge?
Don't make me laugh
They knew calculus
Please! It's all about calculus
It's not about single curves
There are many swerves
So it takes hardened nerves to do
Lots and lots of calculus like me
Glinda (spoken)
Why, miss Elphaba, look at that. You used an integral.
Elphaba (spoken)
I, I have to go
Galinda (spoken)
You're welcome…
(sung)
And although you protest
That you're second best
I know clandestinely
You're gonna sit and use it
Your new found calcularity!
Ah!
La la, la la
You'll know calculus
Just not quite as much calculus as me!