It's Not About Me

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 am 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... (Emma!)

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?

Sing it, Eleanor

Her belt

But it's not about me

Get them out of here now

Go on and threaten to riot

It won't faze 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

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

(Not, not, not)

About me

(This is not about...)

(What is happening?)

Me

(This is not about...)

(What is happening?)

Me

(This is not about...)

It is all about

Emma

And not about

Me

(Me)

Ah!