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.
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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