It’s Not About Me

Lyrics

[DEE DEE] I wanna tell the people of Whatever this town's called I know what's going on here And frankly, I'm appalled I read three-quarters of a news story And knew I had to come And unless I'm doing The Miracle Worker I won't play blind, deaf, and dumb Listen, you bigoted monsters Just who do you think you are? Your prejudice and your oppression Won't get past this Broadway star Stealing the rights of a girl Who is an LGBQ-Teen I've been far too angry to Google what those letters mean But it's not about me It's about poor [ACTORS, spoken] Emma.​ [DEE DEE] Emma, for can't you see The raw deal she's been dealt So hear my plea Or here's your next dilemma How do you silence a woman who's known for her belt? [BARRY, spoken] Sing it, Eleanor! [DEE DEE] Her belt! But it's not about me [MRS. GREENE, spoken] Get them out of here! Now! [DEE DEE] Go on then, threaten to riot It won't phase me in the least I understand furious townsfolk I did Beauty and The Beast I'm no stranger to slander So my dear, you're not alone The Post once said I was too old to play Eva Perón Eva Perón! But it is not about me It's Emma's story, damn it Equality Should be this country's norm No photography Unless you Instagram it Use hashtag "DeeDee Takes Local Yokels By Storm" But it's not about me I didn't come here to make a scene But I know how Emma's heart aches And this is how actors intervene Through fiery songs and dance breaks [Instrumental] [DEE DEE, STUDENTS] But it's not about me Although I'm rich and famous Publicity is not my final goal (Call security!) You needn't be Some backwoods ignoramus Join me and we'll start fighting Could I get softer lighting? Wait, this is not About me! [BARRY, TRENT & ANGIE, STUDENTS] This is not about (What is happening?) This is not about (What is happening?) This is not about (What is happening?) [DEE DEE, STUDENTS] It is all about Emma And not about Me! (Me!)