Fabulous, Baby! Lyrics
Patina MillerFabulous, Baby!
Deloris:Look at my style, could it be more glam?
Lood at my look, can you say, hot damn?
Look, an' at once, you know what i am:
Me, i'm fabolous baby!
Kt:
[there she goes, fantamasizin' again.]
Larosa:
[baby, whatever you sniffin', i want me some.]
Deloris:
Look at my moves, don't they blow your mind?
Drama, and talent, and sex - combined!
Hell, you could tell even if you're blind!
See? I'm fabolous, baby!
I'm meant to be where the spotlight shines!
Born to be on display!
Built to be dressed to the ninety-nines,
And ready to stand and say - hey.
Look at me!
Can'tcha see,
I'm fabolous, baby!
Look right here,
Ain't it clear,
Where i'm heading to?
And look at the time -
Honey, i can't stay!
Look while you can,
'Cause i'm on my way!
Me, i'm fabolous baby.
I got fabolous things to do!
Kt:
[where you goin'?]
Deloris:
[wherever it's happenin'!
New york, vegas... Pittsburgh!]
Larosa:
[oh now we're talking' big-time.]
Kt:
[hello, pittsburgh, i'm deloris van cartier!]
Look at my boobs,...
Larosa:
... At my clothes,...
Kt:
... My hair!
Larosa:
Look what's up here...
Kt:
... And then look back there.
Kt/larosa:
Look all you want,
I got lots to spare!
Deloris
Just stand back and clear the track!
'Cause look at me!
Can'tcha see
Kt/larosa:
I'm fabolous, baby!
(so fabolous, baby!)
Deloris:
Check me out!
Ain't no doubt,
Where this girl is bound!
So joke all ya want,
Go ahead and laugh.
One day you'll beg for my autograph!
Oh, i'm fabolous, baby!
Kt/larosa:
So damn fabolous, baby!
Deloris/kt/larosa
Can'tcha see me lit up on a stage
As the cameras adore me! (ah!)
Can'tcha see me out walkin' red carpets - or doin' tv? (ooo!)
Can'tcha see all my millions of fans
Screamin' desp'rately for me?
(d-e-l-o-r-i-s!)
I'm a diva, a goddess,
A star on the brink!
A house-rocking vision
In hot shocking pink!
A party! A riot!
The whole kitchen sink!
It's time for the world to find out,
Don'tcha think? Wo-ho-ho
Look at me,
Can'tcha see!
Kt/larosa:
She's fabolous, baby!
Deloris:
Yeah, i'm fabolous, baby!
Feast your eyes,
Can't disguise
My star quality!
So laugh all you want,
I won't be denied.
What i have got is too hot to hide!
I am fabolous, baby!
So damn fabolous, baby!
I'll do fabolous, guarantee!
I'll be fabolous, baby,
Fresh, free, fabolous, baby!
Fine and fabolous,
Wait and see!
Song Overview
Song Credits
- Artist: Patina Miller
- Featured: Original London Cast of Sister Act
- Composer: Alan Menken
- Lyricist: Glenn Slater
- Orchestration: Doug Besterman
- Release Date: 2010
- Album: Sister Act (Original London Cast Recording)
- Genre: Musical, Pop
- Language: English
- Track: #3
- Label: Musical Theatre
- Mood: Confident, Flamboyant, Empowering
- Copyrights: © 2025 ML Genius Holdings, LLC
Song Meaning and Annotations
There are songs that humbly whisper self-worth — and then there’s "Fabulous, Baby!" by Patina Miller, a full-throated, rhinestone-studded declaration of diva destiny. Delivered just after Deloris Van Cartier kicks her ex to the curb for gifting her his ex-wife’s coat (ouch), this track functions as her personal mic-drop.
Bold and Brazen
The song opens with an audacious flourish:
“Look at my style, could it be more glam? Look at my look, can you say 'hot damn!?'”From line one, we’re not dealing with modesty — we’re basking in maximalism. Deloris isn’t asking for approval, she’s announcing her inevitability. The lines are punchy, sequined, and soaked in unapologetic self-love.
Theme and Character Evolution
"Fabulous, Baby!" isn’t just about rhinestones — it’s about resolve. Deloris is asserting her identity outside of a toxic relationship. She’s not mourning — she’s launching. As she belts:
"Look while you can ‘cause I’m on my way / Me, I’m fabulous baby / I’ve got fabulous things to do"it becomes clear this song is her ticket out. Out of small dreams, out of dim clubs, and into the spotlight. She’s rewriting her story, and every verse is a page turned.
Metaphor and Persona
Deloris’s self-perception is theatrical but rooted in real desire. She wants fame, yes, but also autonomy. Lines like:
"I’m a diva, a goddess, a star on the brink / A house-rocking vision in hot shocking pink!"mix costume and character, using fashion as metaphor for power. She’s more than fabulous — she’s a one-woman revolution wrapped in sequins.
Similar Songs
- "Don’t Rain on My Parade" – Barbra Streisand
Another anthem of unshakable determination. Like Deloris, Fanny Brice in Funny Girl demands to be seen and heard on her own terms. Both tracks ride the line between theatrical bombast and heartfelt sincerity, championing female autonomy through song. - "So Much Better" – Laura Bell Bundy (from Legally Blonde: The Musical)
Elle Woods’s musical transformation mirrors Deloris’s. Both songs celebrate post-breakup epiphanies, where the heroine realizes she’s worth more. With pop-bright melodies and sassy delivery, these tracks revel in reclaiming power through self-love. - "I’m Every Woman" – Chaka Khan
Though from a different genre, the spiritual sisterhood is strong. Both songs pulse with empowerment and joy, showcasing a woman who knows her value. Where "Fabulous, Baby!" struts, "I’m Every Woman" grooves — both, however, are declarations of multidimensional womanhood.
Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of "Fabulous, Baby!" in the musical?
- It establishes Deloris’s bold personality and her dreams beyond her current circumstances. It’s her power anthem — a rejection of limitations and a celebration of future glory.
- Is this song comic or serious?
- Both. It uses humor and theatrical flair to express serious themes of self-worth and aspiration. The exaggerated style enhances, rather than diminishes, its emotional impact.
- How does this song relate to the rest of the musical?
- This song contrasts sharply with the nuns’ initial reserved demeanor. It sets up Deloris as a fish out of water, making her transformation and theirs more poignant later.
- What musical styles influence "Fabulous, Baby!"?
- The song is rooted in pop and Broadway showtunes, with a heavy influence from Motown swagger and diva ballads — think Donna Summer meets Ethel Merman.
- Why is the phrase "hot shocking pink" significant?
- It captures Deloris’s vivid, in-your-face energy. The color itself is symbolic of femininity with a punch — it’s loud, proud, and impossible to ignore.
Fan and Media Reactions
"This song is pure confidence bottled up and shaken like champagne — I listen to it every time I need to feel unstoppable."– @TheatreTherapy
"The lyrics are like sass and sparkle had a baby. Patina’s delivery is flawless."– @BroadwayBinge
"The moment she says ‘hot shocking pink,’ I get goosebumps. Literal queen energy."– @GlitterAndGospel
"Fabulous, Baby! should be every girl’s wake-up alarm. Just saying."– @DivaDaily
"It’s Deloris’ anthem, but really it’s every woman who ever got dumped and realized she was way too fabulous for that mess."– @ExitStageLeft