Fight Song (Nightmare on Avenue Q)

The "Fight Song" is a powerful musical number featured in Avenue Q's Halloween special, Nightmare on Avenue Q. It is performed by a group of characters, including Kate Monster, Lucy, Spamela Hamderson, Brenda, Patsy May, and Heidi, with Emma Perkins joining them in the finale. In this particular rendition, Emma's character undergoes a significant transformation and plays a pivotal role in the storyline.

Traumatized from the events of "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals" after barely escaping the infected musical zombies, Emma Perkins moved to Avenue Q in New York, hoping she would be safe there. Since then, she had a fear of singing. In 'Nightmare on Avenue Q,' when Freddy Krueger attacked while using the Necronomicon at the same time he unified with the hive mind of musical zombies, Emma, along with all the inhabitants of Avenue Q, fight for survival. Emma's journey is one of self-discovery and bravery as she overcomes her initial reluctance and joins the Avenue Q Fighters.

During the performance of the Fight Song, Emma initially doubts the motivations of the others singing, fearing they have been infected by the musical zombies and Deadites. However, she soon realizes that they are singing of their own free will, expressing their determination to work together and defeat the hive mind, the Deadite army, Freddy Krueger, and a group of deceased villains brought back from the dead as Deadites. Inspired by their unity and resilience, Emma sheds her inhibitions, joins in the singing, and becomes an integral part of the Avenue Q Fighters. Emma's character arc in "Nightmare on Avenue Q," which includes the Avenue Q version of the Fight Song, represents her transformation from a hesitant outsider to a courageous fighter. Her journey mirrors the themes of friendship, strength, and believing in oneself that are central to Avenue Q. Through her participation in the song, Emma not only finds her own voice but also plays a crucial role in the group's efforts to save Avenue Q.

With Emma's newfound confidence and the collective power of friendship, the Avenue Q Fighters remain determined to put an end to the musical zombie invasion, cure her infected love interest Paul Matthews, save Halloween, and restore peace to Avenue Q. The 'Fight Song' serves as a rallying cry, showcasing the characters' resilience and their unwavering belief in their ability to overcome any challenge they face.

This powerful rendition of the Fight Song in "Nightmare on Avenue Q" highlights Emma's growth as a character and her vital contribution to the fight against Freddy Krueger, the Deadites, and the musical zombies. Her story serves as an inspiring reminder that even in the face of adversity, strength can be found within oneself, and together, a united group can achieve the extraordinary.

Lyrics
KATE MONSTER:

When we were young and so naïve

We didn't understand our destiny

'Til we found the elements

United forever

There's nothing we can't do

When we are together

LUCY:

And all those foes that we have faced

When all hope, it seemed, was lost

We never gave up or gave in

We know with friendship, we will win

ALL BUT EMMA:

This is our fight song

Do what is right song

Make things alright song

With the magic of friendship,

Nothing can break or beat us

And we will stay strong

And no matter what happens

We know if we believe

We'll all play a part

Together we will succeed

SPAMELA HAMDERSON:

We're all so different and unique

From bold and strong to calm and meek

But we're a team, and we'll always be

BRENDA:

And no matter where we choose to roam

Our paths will always lead us home

We're family, yeah, we're family

PATSY MAY:

And all of our friends along the way

Had helped us fight to save the day

HEIDI:

We are heroes through and through

And our methods tried and true

ALL BUT EMMA:

This is our fight song

Do what is right song

Make things alright song

With the magic of friendship,

Nothing can break or beat us

And we will stay strong

And no matter what happens

We know if we believe

We'll all play a part

Together we will succeed

Together we will succeed

EMMA:

Like a small boat on the ocean

Sending big waves into motion

Like how a single word

Can make a heart open

I might only have one match

But I can make an explosion

This is my fight song

Take back my life song

Prove I'm alright song

My power's turned on

Starting right now, I'll be strong (I'll be strong)

I'll play my fight song

And I don't really care if nobody else believes

'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me

When we were young and so naïve

We didn't understand our destiny

'Til we found the elements

United forever

There's nothing we can't do

When we are together

ALL:

This is our fight song

Do what is right song

Make things alright song

With the magic of friendship

Nothing can break or beat us

And we will stay strong

And no matter what happens

We know if we believe

We'll all play a part

Together we will succeed

EMMA:

We'll all play a part

Together we will succeed