According to the Fairytale Songfacts, the song was inspired by Rybak's memories of a former girlfriend, Ingrid Berg Mehus.
The song was elected through the Norwegian TV show Melodi Grand Prix on February 21, 2009, winning the greatest landslide victory in the history of the competition.
It competed in the second Eurovision Song Contest semi final on May 14 2009, and after making it to the finals, won the whole contest on May 16 2009 with 387 points breaking the old record (set by Finland's Lordi in 2006) of 292.
The song is also the first single of Rybak's debut album "Fairytales" which will be released in June.
Fairytale
Alexander Rybak Lyrics
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I kinda liked a girl I knew
She was mine and we were sweethearts
That was then, but then it's true
I'm in love with a fairytale
Even though it hurts
'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind
Every day, we started fighting
Every night, we fell in love
No one else could make me sadder
But no one else could lift me high above
I don't know what I was doin'
When suddenly, we fell apart
Nowadays, I cannot find her
But when I do
We'll get a brand new start
I'm in love with a fairytale
Even though it hurts
'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind
I'm already cursed
She's a fairytale
Yeah
Even though it hurts
'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind
I'm already cursed
The song "Fairytale" by Alexander Rybak tells the story of a past relationship and the longing for a happy ending. The lyrics speak of a younger self who fell in love with a girl, who was then his sweetheart. They would fight but also fall in love every night, and the singer felt that no one else could make him feel as sad or happy as she did. However, suddenly they fell apart and nowadays, he cannot find her. Despite this, he is still in love with a fairytale and longs for a brand new start with her, even if it hurts him and he feels cursed.
The song is an emotional rollercoaster, accentuated by Rybak's distinct violin playing and the catchy melody that contrasts with the somber lyrics. The idea of being in love with a fairytale is a common and relatable concept, especially for those who have experienced the pain of a failed romance. Rybak's lyrical interpretation of the feeling of wanting to relive a happy past with someone makes the song a heartbreaking yet beautiful masterpiece.
Line by Line Meaning
Years ago, when I was younger
When I was young, I had a romantic interest in someone special.
I kinda liked a girl I knew
I had a fondness for a girl, who I was familiar with.
She was mine and we were sweethearts
We fell in love and became each other's closest partner.
That was then, but then it's true
Those were the days and that relationship really existed.
I'm in love with a fairytale
I am still in love with that memory, even though it's not reality anymore.
Even though it hurts
Although it brings negative emotions, such as pain and sorrow.
'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind
I am willing to take risks, such as losing my sanity, for my love.
I'm already cursed
I am aware that my love is not realistic anymore and it's like a curse to me.
Every day, we started fighting
We started having conflicts and arguments every day.
Every night, we fell in love
But every night, we also reconciled and had romantic moments.
No one else could make me sadder
I felt the sadness only she could inflict on me.
But no one else could lift me high above
But I also felt the joy and happiness that she could bring.
I don't know what I was doin'
I was not aware of my actions and decisions that led to our separation.
When suddenly, we fell apart
Our relationship ended abruptly and unexpectedly.
Nowadays, I cannot find her
Now, I cannot trace her whereabouts.
But when I do
But when I finally meet her again.
We'll get a brand new start
We'll have a fresh beginning and start anew.
She's a fairytale
She's like a fantasy, an ideal person and perfect love that only exists in fairytales.
Yeah
An affirmation of the previous line.
Even though it hurts
Even though it brings sadness and pain.
'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind
Because I am willing to take risks, even at the expense of my sanity.
I'm already cursed
I am aware that I am caught up in a love that is no longer real.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alexander Rybak, Kim Bergseth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@md.saikatmahmud9180
Years ago, when I was younger
I kinda liked a girl I knew
She was mine and we were sweethearts
That was then, but then it's true
I'm in love with a fairytale
Even though it hurts
'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind
I'm already cursed
Every day, we started fighting
Every night, we fell in love
No one else could make me sadder
But no one else could lift me high above
I don't know what I was doin'
When suddenly, we fell apart
Nowadays, I cannot find her
But when I do
We'll get a brand new start
I'm in love with a fairytale
Even though it hurts
'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind
I'm already cursed
She's a fairytale
Yeah
Even though it hurts
'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind
I'm already cursed
@manavthakur3583
Years ago
When I was younger
I kinda liked
A girl I knew
She was mine and we were sweethearts
That was then but then it's true
I'm in love with a fairytale
Even though it hurts
Cause I don't care if
I lose my mind
I'm already cursed
Every day
We started fighting
Every night
We fell in love
No one else
Could make me sadder
But no one else
Could lift me high above
I don't know what I was doin'
But suddenly we fell apart
Nowadays
I cannot find her
But when I do
We'll get a brand new start
I'm in love with a fairytale
Even though it hurts
Cause I don't care if
I lose my mind
I'm already cursed
She's a fairytale
Yeaaah
Even though it hurts
Cause I don't care
If I lose my mind
I'm already cursed
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Alexander: 😃🎻🎼
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@novisor3540
both of them equally carried the song, not to forget those 2 ladies with backup vocals too , the song is just so gud
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@@novisor3540 yeah💗
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