Fairy Tales
Ella Fitzgerald & The Mills Brothers Lyrics
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Fairy tales made me happy as I could be
For I had been dreaming of some day
But now somehow it's all faded away
Fairy tales, like a child I believed you
Fairy tales, none of them came true
But sometimes in my dreams, I can hear you, it seems
Oh, fairy tales were the tales that you told me
Fairy tales made me happy as I could be
For I had been dreaming of some day
But now somehow it's all faded away
Fairy tales, like a child I believed you
Fairy tales, none of them came true
But sometimes in my dreams, I can hear you, it seems
Telling me the same old fairy tales
Fairy tales, like a child I believed you
Fairy tales, none of them came true
But sometimes in my dreams, I can hear you, it seems
Telling me
(Why must you keep on telling me)
The same old fairy tales
The lyrics of Fairy Tales by Ella Fitzgerald & The Mills Brothers are a nostalgic reflection on childhood innocence and the power of fairy tales to make us believe in magic, possibility, and hope. The singer starts by stating that fairy tales were the tales that were told to her, and they made her happy as she could be. The idea of dreaming of some day, of something better, is an essential component of the human experience, especially during childhood. However, the singer also acknowledges that now somehow it's all faded away. The magic of childhood is gone, and the dreams that the fairy tales instilled in her no longer have the same power.
The second stanza repeats the same sentiment but adds that the singer believed in the fairy tales like a child but, none of them came true. This line could be interpreted to mean that reality is not as magical as the fairy tales made it seem, and thus, the hope and possibility that they inspired are ultimately empty. However, the singer ends on a hopeful note, saying that sometimes in her dreams, she can hear the fairy tales being told again, reminding her of that time when everything was possible.
Overall, Fairy Tales is a melancholy song that captures the nostalgia for the innocence of childhood and the power of fantasy and imagination to create hope and possibility. Its timeless message and beautiful melody have made it a classic in the pantheon of American music.
Line by Line Meaning
Fairy tales were the tales that you told me
The stories you told me were filled with adventure and wonder.
Fairy tales made me happy as I could be
Hearing these stories made me feel joyful and excited for what was to come.
For I had been dreaming of some day
I had always hoped for a better future, like the ones in the stories you told me.
But now somehow it's all faded away
My optimism for the future has been replaced with disappointment and sadness.
Fairy tales, like a child I believed you
Just like a child, I had complete faith in your stories.
Fairy tales, none of them came true
Unfortunately, reality proved to be much harsher than the stories I was told.
But sometimes in my dreams, I can hear you, it seems
Even though I know the stories aren't true, they still linger in my mind and bring me comfort at times.
Telling me the same old fairy tales
Despite the fact that I know they aren't real, I still long to hear those same stories again and again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAM JOSEPH RIETZ
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Bluejeans0701
Fairy tales were the tales that you told me
Fairy tales made me happy as I could be
For I have been dreaming of someday
But now somehow it's all faded away
Fairy tales, like a child I believed you
Fairy tales, none of them came true
But sometimes in my dreams
I can hear you it seems
Telling me the same old fairy tales
Squiidgy
love the song, heard it in a Starbucks. Is there any way I’d be allowed to sample this song?
paul connors
WHAT A FORTUNATE MEETING- ELLA AND THE BROTHERS- UNFORTUNATE ALBUM COVER
Gabriel Lovin
Where can I get this backing track?