Big, Blonde, & Beautiful (Reprise)
Hairspray · Hairspray (Soundtrack To The Motion Picture) [2007]
THOSE LIPS, THOSE EYES,
EDNA
,THAT FOOD!
WELL THERE AIN'T NOTHIN' LIKE A SPREAD TO GET YA IN THE MOOD
VELMA
OH WILBUR, CAN'T YOU FEEL THE BURNIN' FLAME OF HOT DESIRE
YOU'RE GONNA NEED MORE THAN SOME SELTZER TO PUT OUT THIS FIRE!
EDNA
I'M WAILIN', LOOK OUT OL' BALTIMORE
VELMA
I'M SELLIN' SOMETHING YOU CAN PURCHASE IN A 10 CENT STORE
EDNA
OH WILBUR, I FEEL LIKE A PRINCESS, COME ON AND TAKE ME TO THE BALL!
VELMA
I BET YOU'RE TIRED OF HEAVY LIFTING, GET YOUR HANDS ON SOMETHIN' SMALL!
EDNA
BECAUSE, I'M BIG,
VELMA
BLONDE,
BOTH
,AND BEAUTIFUL!
IT'S TIME TO FACE THE FACTS, ITS IRREFUTABLE
VELMA
WHY WASTE ONE MORE MINUTE?
EDNA
NOW I'M FEELIN' BRAND SPANKIN' NEW!
BOTH
HEY WILBUR, TAKE A LOOK IT'S ALL FOR,
VELMA: YOU
EDNA: YOU!?
Big, Blonde, & Beautiful (Reprise)
Performed by the cast of the 2007 film adaptation of John Waters' cult classic, this reprise delivers a spirited, camp-infused anthem celebrating the protagonist's transformation into a confident young woman. The track serves as a pivotal musical moment in the soundtrack, reinforcing the movie's signature blend of humor, satire, and theatrical energy. With its distinctive vocal delivery and rhythmic drive, the song captures the film's unique voice, offering a nostalgic nod to the original stage production while establishing the character's new identity within the narrative. It stands as a defining piece of the soundtrack, encapsulating the era's pop sensibilities and the director's irreverent style.