Introduction
???I Love Play Rehearsal??? is a song from the musical ???Be More Chill??? written by Joe Iconis. The song is performed by the character Christine Canigula and it has become a fan favorite. In this article, we will delve into the lyrics of the song and explore the meaning behind them.
Verse 1
The first verse of the song goes like this:
"I love play rehearsal
Because it???s the best
Because it is fun
I love play rehearsal
And I get depressed
As soon as it???s done"
Christine expresses her love for play rehearsal and how it is the best thing in her life. She enjoys it because it is fun and she gets to act. However, as soon as the rehearsal is over, she gets depressed.
Chorus
The chorus of the song goes like this:
"But when I???m in a show
And I???m on a roll
I can???t let it go
It???s like a sugar high
It???s like I???m on a rollercoaster ride
But then it hits me
The feeling slips away
The feeling slips away"
Christine talks about how being in a show is like a sugar high or a rollercoaster ride. However, once the show is over, the feeling slips away.
Verse 2
The second verse goes like this:
"I love play rehearsal
Because you are equipped
With directions and text
Life is easy in rehearsal
It???s like a bird set free
Improvisation
It???s the thing that gets me"
Christine talks about how she loves play rehearsal because it is easier than real life. In rehearsal, she has directions and text to follow. She also loves improvisation which is the thing that gets her going.
Chorus (repeated)
The chorus is repeated again.
Bridge
The bridge goes like this:
"But then it hits me hard
I???m all alone
And all that I???ve done
Is just play the part
Of the fool
Who only rushes in
And gives her everything
To someone who???s never
Even seen the rain"
Christine talks about how being in a show is like being someone else, but once the show is over, she is all alone. She feels like a fool who rushes in and gives everything to someone who has never even seen the rain.
Chorus (repeated)
The chorus is repeated again.
Conclusion
???I Love Play Rehearsal??? is a beautiful song that captures the essence of what it feels like to be in a show. It is a song that resonates with anyone who has ever been a part of a production. The lyrics are relatable and heartfelt, and the melody is catchy and fun. It is no wonder that this song has become a fan favorite from the musical ???Be More Chill???.
