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Fairytale
Heather Dale Lyrics
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With a footmen and a groom
There's supposed to be a palace
And I escape the cinders and the broom
There's supposed to be a wedding
With glass slippers and a crown
You're supposed to be Prince Charming
Not chasing girls out in the town
[Chorus]
Don't you want a fairytale?
Don't you, don't you want this fairytale?
Don't you wanna live my fairytale with me?
There's supposed to be a tower
With brambles all around
And I'm suppose to be a princess
High above and looking down
It's supposed to be important
That you come and set me free
You're supposed to be a hero
Not out with easier girls then me
[Chorus]
Don't tell me in your story
If you can play like Peter Pan
With your second start till morning
And your boy within the man
In a happy ever after
We're suppose to share the dream
Where you're riding to my rescue
And I get to be the Queen
[Chorus X]
Don't you wanna live my fairytale with me?
The lyrics to Heather Dale's "Fairytale" are a commentary on the expectations that society has for romantic relationships, particularly the idea that women are supposed to wait for their "prince charming" to sweep them off their feet and save them from their mundane lives. The first verse sets up the traditional fairytale scenario - the carriage, the palace, the glass slippers - but then the mood shifts when the singer realizes that her partner is not living up to the fairytale ideal. Instead of playing the role of the prince, he's out chasing other women.
The second verse references the story of Sleeping Beauty, in which the princess is trapped in a tower, waiting for her prince to come and rescue her. But again, the mood shifts when the singer challenges the notion that women are helpless damsels in distress. She points out that she doesn't need a hero to come and save her, and she certainly doesn't want a partner who is off chasing other women.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer wants a fairytale romance, but on her own terms. She doesn't want a partner who is going to betray her and shatter her illusions. Instead, she wants a partner who is willing to share her dreams and help her write her own happy ending.
Overall, "Fairytale" is a powerful commentary on the ways in which traditional gender roles can be limiting and oppressive. It's a call for relationships that are built on equality, mutual respect, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
There's supposed to be a carriage
In my ideal fairytale, there should be a carriage waiting for me with a footman and a groom.
There's supposed to be a palace
A grand palace should be a part of the fairytale, a lavish, magnificent abode that complements the heart-stirring story.
And I escape the cinders and the broom
I envision myself escaping mundane chores and a boring life, represented by the cinders and the broom.
There's supposed to be a wedding
The pinnacle of my fairytale is a grand royal wedding complete with glass slippers and a majestic crown.
With glass slippers and a crown
Glass slippers and a crown represent the yearning for perfection and beauty in a fairytale wedding.
You're supposed to be Prince Charming
The quintessential Prince Charming should sweep me off my feet and win my heart completely.
Not chasing girls out in the town
It is disappointing to find that you are chasing other girls while I am hoping for a prince to sweep me away in a beautiful fairytale story.
Don't you want a fairytale?
A fairytale is a beautiful story of adventure, romance and magic that makes us all hope for a perfect life.
Don't you, don't you want this fairytale?
I am yearning for someone who loves and desires to share and live the fairytale with me, the beautiful dream we yearn for.
Don't you wanna live my fairytale with me?
I desire a partner who is willing to join me in creating the beautiful and magical fairytale in my heart.
There's supposed to be a tower
In my dreamy, imaginary fairytale, there's a tower surrounded by thorny brambles where I imagine myself as a trapped princess waiting to be rescued.
With brambles all around
The brambles surrounding my tower metaphorically symbolize the impediments standing between the hero and the princess he is obligated to save.
And I'm supposed to be a princess
My wishful fairytale has me as a demure and beautiful princess waiting for a prince's embrace and love.
High above and looking down
I imagine myself lofty up in the tower, gazing down as my hero slays all his enemies and risks himself for my safety and freedom.
It's supposed to be important
It is crucial that my hero comes to my rescue and liberates me from the tower to complete our fairytale romance.
That you come and set me free
I am waiting to be freed from the chains of boredom and life's restrictive regularities by a person who loves me and shares my dream.
You're supposed to be a hero
I am waiting for a daring and sturdy hero who is willing to venture out into the unknown and save me from captivity.
Not out with easier girls then me
It is disheartening to realize that you may be fickle and not willing to commit to me for as long as it takes to finish our fairytale together.
Don't tell me in your story
It's unfair to tell me stories that are not true or just meant to flatter me without any intention of turning them into a reality.
If you can play like Peter Pan
It's not enough to have a childlike innocence and an imaginative nature if you cannot match it with the courage and determination to live our fairytale.
With your second start till morning
While you may be able to conjure up adventurous stories, it takes real commitment and resilience to turn them into a lifelong fairytale reality.
And your boy within the man
Regardless of age or experience, having a small part of us that still appreciates fairytales is vital in perpetuating that sense of wonder and childlike naivety, which drives us to pursue such amazing dreams.
In a happy ever after
We all hope and long for an ending that's full of warmth, love, and the fulfillment of all our dreams and desires.
We're supposed to share the dream
In true fairytale fashion, it's not enough for just one person to dominate and direct the story; both parties must have equal footing in determining directions and making choices.
Where you're riding to my rescue
Ideally, I wish to be saved by my hero from peril and difficult situations that life throws my way - this is a classic soulful fairytale storyline that many of us can relate to.
And I get to be the Queen
I envision myself ruling beside my hero as a queen, both of us overseeing a kingdom built on love that's strong and durable like our fairytale.
Don't you wanna live my fairytale with me?
I hope to find a partner who is willing to join me in making our fairytale dream into a lasting reality.
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
WingCommanderVinyaya
That's true. I often wonder, on a slightly different note, how the women whose men were heading off to battle could bear it...in stories like Lord of the Rings for example. If I had were in their position, nothing short of a lot of family dependent on me would sustain me.
WingCommanderVinyaya
It's hard to tell which party has the rougher deal: the male, who has to play hero, or the female, who has to put up with being rescued?
Teresa Ling
i want "each step".. from the same album as this thanks
What's up I'm Laura
I love this song ty❤
TheaterRaven
Well, I think what's most frustrating about waiting to be rescued is just that, the waiting. At least guys can go out and chase or search or whatever. Girls have to sit on the balcony with chin in hand, patiently waiting for the knight, and that idea of being trapped, of having no control over when things happen and just having to wait for the happy ending to come to you, it can wear on the patience very harshly. But I also understand how it could be difficult from the man's point of view, too.
TheaterRaven
Maybe it's because I'm a female, but I'd say we have the rougher deal. Sitting around and waiting to be rescued, unable to leave the tower to go search for our knight lest we be labeled by society as women of lower class, can get a little dull and disheartening at times.
DragonMasterThlayli
I can't help but think of Shrek when I hear this song.
Eva Moon
I never thought it could be possible. I'm not a princess. I never believed it but I hoped you would
Manya Agarwal
I don't like princess type of fairytales, (I'd prefer Narnia type fairytales) but I love this song. How weird is that?
WingCommanderVinyaya
I don't know. Both sides need to put up with some serious crap...and the rescuing can't always be a load of fun and games. Still, I take your point.