Fairytale
Effie Lyrics
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You're in my territory
But this ain't no Disney story
I ain't gonna change my mind
You ain't gonna change my life
I know it worked once or twice
The shoe ain't gonna fit this time
Ain't no knight riding horse back for me
Catch a flight somewhere where these guys don't
Come and go
Gave to many fucks before
Times I cried on the bedroom floor
This ain't no fuckingperfect fairytale
Why did you have to kiss and tell
Oh trust me when I say
You're high for me
Oh you're high for me
(X2)
You don't play by the rules
Always do what you wanna do
You think it's what you want
By I see through
You're so see-through oh
Ain't no knight riding horse back for me
I don't need financial security
So please
Gave too many fucks before
But I don't give one no more
This ain't no fuckingperfect fairytale
Why did you have to kiss and tell
Oh trust me when I say
You're high for me
Oh you're high for me
(X2)
All on you
All these lies
You been speaking true
Who believes in fairytales
When you do what you do
Oohhhh
This ain't no fuckingperfect fairytale
Why did you have to kiss and tell
Oh trust me when I say
You're high for me
Oh you're high for me
(X2)
Effie's song Fairytale is a ballad that talks about a woman who is not willing to compromise on her self-worth and choices. She establishes her stance on how this ain't no Disney story, and she isn't looking for a knight in shining armor to come sweep her off her feet. She indicates that she is aware that some might have changed their minds after a few tries, but that's not her. She won't settle, and her shoe won't fit this time. Effie wants you to know that she has been through the ups and downs of relationships and has given too many f*cks before but doesn't care anymore.
Effie, in the second verse, explicitly talks about her character's love interest. He is a man who doesn't play by the rules and does whatever he likes. She is not fooled by him, though, her character sees right through his games. She doesn't need a man with financial security, nor is she interested in hearing of his past "triumphs." She points out that Fairytales aren't realistic; therefore, why should she believe in them when someone continues to behave like a liar.
The song's chorus employs repetition to draw emphasis to the fact that the man might be attracted to her and is "high for her," but she's not up for a Fairy Tale story. The bridge talks about how the man is continuously lying and questions who believes in those types of stories.
Overall, Effie's song Fairytale emphasizes the importance of self-worth and how people should not compromise their values and beliefs for the sake of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
High high high
I am in a position of power and control in this situation.
You're in my territory
You are in my domain and subject to my rules.
But this ain't no Disney story
This is not a simple or predictable story with a fairy tale ending like the movies.
I ain't gonna change my mind
I am firm in my beliefs and will not back down.
You ain't gonna change my life
Your actions are not significant enough to change the course of my life.
I know it worked once or twice
Your tactics may have worked on others before, but they will not work on me.
The shoe ain't gonna fit this time
The situation is not going to work out in your favor this time around.
Ain't no knight riding horse back for me
I do not need or want a traditional romantic partner.
Catch a flight somewhere where these guys don't come and go
You should go find someone who will meet your expectations, as I am not that person.
Gave to many fucks before
I have cared too much about others' opinions and actions in the past.
Times I cried on the bedroom floor
I have been hurt by others and have experienced emotional pain in the past.
This ain't no fuckingperfect fairytale
This is not a perfect or idyllic love story with a happy ending.
Why did you have to kiss and tell
Why did you have to go around telling others about our situation?
Oh trust me when I say You're high for me
You are attracted to me, but I will not reciprocate those feelings or actions.
You don't play by the rules
You do not follow social norms or expectations.
Always do what you wanna do
You prioritize your own desires and needs over others'.
You think it's what you want
You believe you know what you want, but you are misguided in that belief.
By I see through
I am able to see past your facade and understand your true intentions and motives.
Ain't no knight riding horse back for me
I do not need or want a traditional romantic partner for security or status.
I don't need financial security
I am capable of providing for myself and do not need a financial provider.
So please Gave too many fucks before But I don't give one no more
I have cared too much about others' opinions and actions in the past, but I have now realized that I should prioritize my own happiness and well-being.
All on you
The responsibility for the situation and its outcome is yours.
All these lies You been speaking true
You have been dishonest with me and others, and I am aware of this despite your attempts to deceive me.
Who believes in fairytales When you do what you do
How can I believe in a perfect love story when you consistently act in ways that are dishonest and disrespectful?
You're high for me
You are attracted to me, but I will not reciprocate those feelings or actions.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Stephanie Hatchman, Nicholas Schneider, Alexander Shilov
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