No Good Deed Lyrics – Cynthia Erivo | from “Wicked: For Good”

Cynthia Erivo unleashes Elphaba’s raw fury in No Good Deed, the gut-wrenching powerhouse from the Wicked: For Good soundtrack, dropping November 21, 2025, via Republic and Verve Records, and it crashes in like a storm you see coming but can’t outrun, that soaring cry of “no good deed goes unpunished” echoing long after the final note fades.

Erivo’s take on this Stephen Schwartz classic feels like a fresh wound every time. From the trailers, you catch those haunting “eleka nahmen” chants building into her powerhouse belt, all layered over orchestral swells and those signature Wicked strings that pull you into Oz’s chaos. It’s pure Broadway soul with a cinematic edge—think soaring vocals that crack just enough to let the pain seep through, themes hammering home the bitterness of heroism’s backlash, where trying to do right only leaves you scarred and alone. Schwartz reworked it slightly for the screen, adding that extra sting to match the film’s darker turn, and Erivo pours everything into it, drawing from her theater roots to make Elphaba’s isolation hit like a personal reckoning.

This isn’t just a song; it’s the emotional core of Wicked: For Good’s 12-track soundtrack, tying straight into the movie’s second-act storm as Elphaba grapples with betrayal and power’s price. The full set sticks close to the musical’s blueprint but weaves in two new cuts—”No Place Like Home” for Erivo’s witchy introspection and “The Girl in the Bubble” for Ariana Grande’s Glinda glow-up—while expanding fan favorites like “As Long as You’re Mine” with Jonathan Bailey.

Tracks clock in around 45 minutes total, blending cast ensembles with solo spotlights that amp the film’s themes of friendship’s fractures and defiant magic. Grande and Erivo trade off the heavy lifts, backed by cameos from Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh, turning it into a listening experience that feels alive with the screen’s energy.

Erivo’s owning this moment like she was born for it. Fresh off Harriet’s Oscar buzz and her Broadway run in The Color Purple, stepping into Elphaba’s green skin has her blending stage fire with film polish in a way that’s already earning Grammy whispers. At 38, she’s not just voicing a witch; she’s channeling that underdog rage into something timeless, proving why she’s the bridge between theater die-hards and movie masses.

Dive into the No Good Deed lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Wicked: For Good tracks for more of Cynthia Erivo’s defiant storm.