'17' - Heathers: The Musical Duet Tilly Lockey and George Norman
31 Jan 2022 · 3 min

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The excerpt presents the lyrical dialogue of the song “17” from Heathers: The Musical, performed as a duet by Tilly Lockey and George Norman. Multiple speakers (A‑E) trade lines that convey a shared yearning to escape damage and trauma and return to a simpler, youthful existence. The speakers repeat phrases about being “damaged,” wanting to be “normal,” and longing to be 17, expressing desires for ordinary activities like watching TV, bowling, camping, prom, and dancing. The dialogue interweaves repeated lines for emphasis, highlighting themes of vulnerability, the wish for safety, and the pursuit of youthful freedom. The overall tone is wistful yet hopeful, with a melodic structure that uses repetition to reinforce emotional longing.










