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Witch's Entrance Lyrics - Into the Woods Cast
Soundtrack: Into the Woods
Witch's Entrance Lyrics
Witch's Entrance Song Lyrics
Witch: In the past when your mother was with child she developed an unusual appitite! She took one look at MY beautiful
garden and told your father that what she wanted more than anything in the world was-
Greens green and nothing but green! Parsley, peppers, cabbages, and celery. Asparagus and Watercress and Fiddlefern and
Lettuce. He said "Alright!" But it wasn't quite cause I caught him in the autumn in my garden one night!
He was robbing me, Raping me.
Rudding through my rutabagga raiding my arugula ripping up the Rampion MY CHAMPION MY FAVORITE!
I shoulda layed a spell on him right THERE! Coulda turned him into stone or a dog or chair-eh-eh. *Momentary Trance"
But I let him have the rampion, I'd lots to spare in return however I said fair is fair. You can let me have the baby
that your wife will bear.. And we'll call it square.
Baker: I had a brother?
Witch: NO! But you had a sister.
Narator: But the witch refused to tell him anymore of his sister...even that her name was Rapunzel.
Witch: I thought I had been more than reasonable...but how was I to know what your father had also HIDDEN in his pocket!
You see when I had inherited the garden my mother warned me that I would be punished if I were ever to loose any of the
beans.
Baker and Wife: Beans?
Witch: The special beans, I let him go I didn't know he'd stolen my beans! I was watching him crawl back over the wall when
BANG! CRASH! And Lightning Flash- and well that's another story nevermind...
Anyway at last the big day came, I made my claim.
"Oh don't take away the baby!" They shrieked and screached but I did! And I hid her where she'll never be reached! Your
father cried and your mother died. But for extra measure-I admit it was a pleasure- I said "Sorry I'm still not mollified"
and I layed a little spell on them.
You too son!
That your family tree will always be a barren one!
Baker and Wife: No!!!
Witch: So...there's no more fuss and there's no more scenes and my garden thrives! You should see my nectarines! But I'm
telling you the same I tell Kings and Queens don't ever never ever mess around with my greens! ESPECIALLY THE BEANS!
May, 07th 2014
"Witch's Entrance" from the "Into the Woods" soundtrack is a vivid narrative piece that delves into the vackstory of the Witch's curse on the Baker's family. This song encapsulates the intertwining fates of characters in Stephen Sondheim's musical, showcasing the complexities of desires, consequences, and the intertwining of various fairy tales.The Witch's tale begins with a craving that the Baker's mother experiences during ger pregnancy, leading to the theft of greens from the Witch's cherished garden. The Witch's garden, filled with an array of greens, symbolizes not just her power but also her connection to nature and magic. The theft by the Baker's father sets off a chain of events, highlighting themes of desire and the lengths to which individuals will go to fulfill their wants.
The song's narrative is crucial in establishing the musical's tone, blending dark themes with humor and wit. The Witch, portrayed as both wronged and vengeful, offers a complex character study. Her reaction to the theft—choosing to claim the Baker's unborn sister, Rapunzel, as reparation—underscores the moral ambiguities and the blurred lines between right and wrong in the world of "Into the Woods."
The mention of "special beans" that the Baker's father steals from the Witch introduces another layer to the story, connecting to the broader narrative of magic beans in fairy tales, which often lead to unforeseen consequences. This detail foreshadows the interconnected destinies of the characters and the pivotal role these beans play in the unfolding drama.
Furthermore, the Witch's curse, rendering the Baker's family tree barren, serves as a metaphor for the lasting impacts of our actions and the hereditary nature of consequences. It sets the Baker on his journey, intertwining his fate with other characters in a quest that challenges their desires, morals, and ultimately, their understanding of happiness and fulfillment.
"Witch's Entrance" is not just a character's monologue; it's a narrative device that weaves together the foundational threads of "Into the Woods." It invites the audience to reflect on the nature of desire, the consequences of actions, and the complex tapestry of human emotions and motivations. Through this song, Sondheim crafts a rich, multifaceted world where fairy tales are not just stories for children but profound explorations of the human condition.
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