I'm not your little princess anymore
Are you feeling this now put your hands up in the air now
Are you feeling this now put your hands up in the air
Gonna get ya gonna (repeated)

Boy it's your problem you wasted my time and
I thought that I told you i've made up my mind.

Whatever defense you've put up, just give in,
'Cause you had it, you lost it, so don't you deny it.

I must be an insomniac if it wasn't for the way you were talkin' back
I don't need a sequel, I'm gonna fade this show to black.

[Chorus: x2]
I'm not another Cinderella
Waitin' for a Rockafella
If the shoe don't fit, then that's it
I don't need a storyteller

I can't believe it was love at first sight coz
It feels like it's over or maybe it's me

Something you said or you did or you wanted
Money can't buy and it just isn't free

I must be an insomniac if it wasn't for the way you were talkin back
I don't need a sequel, gonna fade this show to black.

[Chorus: x2]
(I'm not your little princess anymore)
(Ha ha)
Get it?

I'm not your Cinderella
You're not my Rockafella
I'm not your Cinderella
Don't want no Storyteller

[Rap]
Yeah what yo let me introduce myself
I'm the girl that you keep tryin' to play
Me for your wealth
You say that baby you're into me

But you love yourself
I don't want any of your money
Baby and I think that's funny
'Cause you're by yourself

And ah, I'm not your Cinderella
Gotta get another fella
Gotta get a man that understands
You're just a storytella-acap

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stephanie Stearns's song "Cinderella" express a bold attitude of a woman who refuses to be treated as a damsel in distress, waiting for a prince to save her. The opening lines, "I'm not your little princess anymore," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is declaring her independence and refusing to be defined by the man in her life. She's challenging him to step up and prove he's worthy of her attention. The repetition of "Are you feeling this now?" underscores the singer's call to action, demanding that the man in her life take responsibility for his actions.

The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, and it encapsulates the central message: "I'm not another Cinderella, waitin' for a Rockafella." Stephanie is asserting that she doesn't need a man to rescue her or define her self-worth. If the shoe doesn't fit, then the relationship is over. The lyrics in the verse express the singer's confusion about her love life. She's unsure if she's fallen out of love or if her partner no longer loves her. The line, "something you said or you did or you wanted," implies that the relationship is troubled by outside forces.

Stearns's song is an anthem for women who want to assert their independence, and its message has resonated with many listeners. It's a catchy tune with a memorable chorus and an empowering message.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not your little princess anymore
I am no longer the girl you can control and treat like a princess

Are you feeling this now put your hands up in the air now
If you're listening and understand, show me by putting your hands up in the air

Are you feeling this now put your hands up in the air
I want to know if what I'm saying resonates with you, so put your hands up if it does

Gonna get ya gonna (repeated)
I am going to take charge and get what I want

Boy it's your problem you wasted my time and
You are the one to blame for wasting my time and causing me pain

I thought that I told you i've made up my mind.
I have made my decision already, and I don't want to hear any more excuses from you

'Cause you had it, you lost it, so don't you deny it.
You had a chance with me, but you messed it up, so don't try to deny it

I must be an insomniac if it wasn't for the way you were talkin' back
I cannot stop thinking about what you said, and it keeps me up at night

I don't need a sequel, I'm gonna fade this show to black.
I am moving on from this situation, and I am not looking for a repeat performance

I'm not another Cinderella
I am not someone who will sit around waiting for a prince charming or a fairy tale ending

Waitin' for a Rockafella
I don't need a rich man to take care of me or solve my problems

If the shoe don't fit, then that's it
If we're not compatible, then I am not going to force it

I don't need a storyteller
I don't need someone to paint a false picture of a perfect life, a fantasy or a dream that cannot come true

I can't believe it was love at first sight coz
I don't believe in love at first sight or that things automatically work out

It feels like it's over or maybe it's me
Something feels wrong, like the relationship is over, but it could be that I am the problem

Something you said or you did or you wanted
Something you did, said or expressed is what is causing the problem

Money can't buy and it just isn't free
The solution to the problem cannot be bought or gotten easily

I'm not your Cinderella
I am not a damsel in distress waiting for someone else to save me or give me a happy ending

You're not my Rockafella
You're not the one who can provide everything I need or want

Don't want no Storyteller
I don't want someone who tells me what I want to hear, I want someone who is honest

Yeah what yo let me introduce myself
Let me introduce myself to you

I'm the girl that you keep tryin' to play
I am the girl you constantly try to manipulate or deceive

Me for your wealth
You only care about me for my money

You say that baby you're into me
You claim to like and care for me

But you love yourself
You actually only care about yourself

I don't want any of your money
I am not interested in your money or wealth

Baby and I think that's funny
I find it amusing that you think your money can buy me or make me happy

'Cause you're by yourself
You are alone because you only care about yourself

Gotta get another fella
I need to find someone else who will treat me better

Gotta get a man that understands
I am looking for a man who will understand and respect me

You're just a storytella-acap
You are nothing but a liar and a storyteller

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GEORGE ROLF VICTOR LEONARD W. SAMUELSON, MIKAEL LUNDH, QUINT STARKIE, REBECCA ANNA CECILIA HORTLUND, VINCENT PAUL DEGIORGIO

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