Fairytale
Alexander Rybak ( www.ShirazPatogh.us ) Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

In "Fairytale," Alexander Rybak reminisces about a past love that he had a tumultuous relationship with. He explains that even though there were fights and arguments every day, they still fell in love every night. The relationship was intense and emotionally exhausting, but he couldn't help being in love with the idea of the fairytale romance they shared. The chorus of the song repeats the line "I'm in love with a fairytale" multiple times, emphasizing this idea that Rybak is in love with the fantasy of love rather than the reality of his relationship.


The second verse takes a bit of a sad turn, as Rybak explains that they eventually fell apart and he hasn't been able to find her since. Despite the challenges they faced, he still holds onto the idea that they could have a "brand new start" if they were ever to find each other again.


Line by Line Meaning

Years ago
At a point in the past


When I was younger
At a time when I was less mature


I kinda liked
I had a small crush on


A girl I knew
A girl that I was acquainted with


She was mine and we were sweethearts
We had a romantic relationship and cared for each other


That was then but then it's true
The relationship was meaningful at the time


I'm in love with a fairytale
I have an idealized notion of love that may not be realistic


Even though it hurts
Despite the pain that this love is causing me


Cause I don't care if
I am willing to accept the consequences of this love


I lose my mind
Even if I go crazy


I'm already cursed
I am already experiencing the negative effects of my love


Every day
Each day


We started fighting
We would have arguments or disagreements


Every night
Each night


We fell in love
We would become affectionate towards each other


No one else
No other person


Could make me sadder
Nobody could cause me to feel more down or upset


But no one else
However, nobody else


Could lift me high above
Could make me feel as good as she would


I don't know what I was doin'
I was confused or uncertain about my actions


But suddenly we fell apart
Our relationship ended abruptly


Nowadays
Currently


I cannot find her
I have been unable to locate or connect with her


But when I do
If and when I am able to find her


We'll get a brand new start
We may be able to start our relationship anew


She's a fairytale
She represents an idealized notion of love


Yeaaah
An exclamation expressing enthusiasm or agreement


Even though it hurts
Despite the emotional pain


Cause I don't care
I am willing to embrace the consequences of my feelings


If I lose my mind
Even if I become irrational


I'm already cursed
I am already experiencing the negative consequences of my love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER RYBAK, KIM BERGSETH

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@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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