I Finally Understand Why Wicked Means So Much to Me

I’ve never been a musical person. I remember watching Wicked (the movie), tearing up during the Ozdust scene and thinking the songs were nice, but I’d probably never listen to them on my own. Fast forward to now—I watch the movie daily, sing every song, and feel deeply connected to the story in a way I never expected.

I think I finally understand why Wicked touched me so deeply. Elphaba is treated differently simply because she’s green. It’s discrimination, plain and simple. As a brown girl, I’ve always felt like I was looked at differently too. Seeing Elphaba struggle with being judged, misunderstood, and cast aside resonated with me in a way I didn’t anticipate.

One of the moments that gets me every time is the Ozdust dance. It’s such a small but powerful scene—Elphaba showing who she is, standing up for herself, then Galinda dancing with her when no one else would. It was a moment of pure, unexpected kindness, and I cry every time I see it. Another moment that broke me was after Popular, when Galinda tells Elphaba she’s beautiful, and Elphaba tears up. That hit me so hard.

And of course, Defying Gravity—what a moment. Watching Elphaba rise, embracing who she is, no longer caring about how the world sees her… it’s everything and I relate so hard when I have to fight for myself and my boundaries. That scene is more than just a performance; it’s a feeling.

What’s even more interesting is that I see myself in both Elphaba and Glinda. I love pink, I’m materialistic, and Popular speaks to me in a fun way. But I also love green, I know what it’s like to be judged for something I can’t change, to fight for my rights, and to never truly fit in. I think that’s why their friendship is so special—it’s a bond between two very different people who change each other in ways they never expected.

I just wanted to share how much this story has meant to me. Has anyone else felt this deeply connected to Wicked?