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Why Not Me? Lyrics by Carrie: The Musical Ensemble

Carrie: The Musical (Premiere Cast Recording)

2012

ALL:
Breathe
This will be great
Nails? Dried. Bow? Tied
Teeth? Brushed. Face? Flushed
Looking good. Got the car - score!
Keg party! Double score!
Unbuckle it, kick that shit
Safety off!
Hey, how 'bout a maybe? Drive!
Safety off!
Smokes? Got 'em! Gettin' it up, gettin' it up
Breathe
Paces. Heart races
One shot. Ready?
CARRIE:
Not
If I can make it down the stairs
If I can make it to the door
If I can open it and say, "Oh Tommy, hi."
Then maybe he won't even notice
That I am starting at the floor
But if other girls can do this, why can't I?
If I can keep my knees from buckling
If I can keep my pulse in check
Then I will never give the world a chance to see
That underneath this smile I'm smiling
I'm so totally a wreck
But if other girls get through this, why not me?
Why not me? Why not me?
Oh, I anticipate the snickers
Oh, I expect that kids will stare
But they won't rattle me
No matter what they do
I know I may not be welcome
But at least I will be there!
And if other girls belong then I do, too
Why not me? Why not me?
Oh, I know it's only a dance
And I know it's only one night
But this might be the start of my journey
Out of the shadows and into the light!
Why not me?
I'm gonna talk above a whisper
I'm gonna walk in three-inch heels
I'm gonna fight the urge
To turn around and flee!
And then I will feel the magic
I'm told anyone can feel
When the stars align
And life is filled with possibility
And if everybody feels that way then why
Why not me?
Credits
Carrie: The Musical Ensemble

Carrie: The Musical Ensemble

About “Why Not Me?” by Carrie: The Musical Ensemble

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"Why Not Me?" appears on "Carrie: The Musical (Premiere Cast Recording) " in 2012.

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