Prompt: THICK BRASS, ORGAN, FUNKY GUITAR AND THE BIG FINISH CHOIR BACKING in an original "I Want" song for female singer Elizabeth Bennet in "Pride & Prejudice: The Musical" set right after she meets the disagreeable Mr. Darcy, incorporating Regency period-appropriate instruments (e.g., piano, strings, etc.) and musical motifs, but with a contemporary musical theater songwriting sensibility, pop-musical theater blend to appeal to contemporary audiences
Lyrics
[Verse 1] The nerve of that man, so proud and aloof Thinking himself above the crowd's reproof With his wealth and status, he looks down on me I want nothing to do with his snobbery [Pre-Chorus] I may not have his fortune or his land But I have my wit, my heart, my hand I'll not be swayed by his arrogant air I want a love that's true, a love that's fair [Chorus] I want a man who sees me for who I am Not just a pretty face or a marriage plan Someone who values my mind and my spirit Not a pompous fool who can't even hear it I want a life that's filled with laughter and joy Not one weighed down by society's ploys I'll hold my head high, I'll stay true to my heart Even if it means I must stand apart (Verse 2) Mr. Darcy may think he's above it all But I see through his pride, his judgment, his gall I'll not be intimidated by his stare I want a partner who treats me as his pair (Pre-Chorus) In this world of balls and social climbs I'll bide my time, I'll keep my mind For I know my worth, it's not defined By a man who's so prejudiced and blind [Chorus 2] I want a man who sees me for who I am Not just a pretty face or a marriage plan Someone who values my mind and my spirit Not a pompous fool who can't even hear it I want a life that's filled with laughter and joy Not one weighed down by society's ploys I'll hold my head high, I'll stay true to my heart Even if it means I must stand apart [Bridge] Though the world may judge me for my stance I'll not compromise for a mere chance At a loveless match or a life half-lived I want so much more than that to give I'll not compromise for a mere chance At a loveless match or a life half-lived I want so much more than that to give I want so much more than that to give [Chorus] I want a man who sees me for who I am Not just a pretty face or a marriage plan Someone who values my mind and my spirit Not a pompous fool who can't even hear it I want a life that's filled with laughter and joy Not one weighed down by society's ploys I'll hold my head high, I'll stay true to my heart Even if it means I must stand apart Even if it means I must stand apart (Outro) So Mr. Darcy can keep his pride and conceit I'll not be swayed by his arrogant feat Elizabeth Bennet knows what she's about And she'll find her own way, without a doubt! [Repeat until fade out] And she'll find her own way, without a doubt! And she'll find her own way, without a doubt! And she'll find her own way, without a doubt! And she'll find her own way, without a doubt!