Cinderella
Tata Young Lyrics

When I was just a little girl
Tata Young talks about her childhood and how her mother would tuck her into bed with a story.

My momma used to tuck me into bed and she read me a story
Tata Young reminisces about her mother's bedtime routine of reading her stories.

It always was about a Princess in distress
The stories her mother read to her were always about a princess who needed saving.

And how a guy would save her and end up with the glory
The stories her mother read were centered on how the man would be the hero and get all the recognition for saving the princess.

I'd lie in bed and think about the person that I wanted to be
Tata Young mentions how the stories made her ponder about who she wished to be.

Then one day I realized the fairy tale life wasn't for me
Tata Young came to the conclusion that the perfect fairytale life portrayed in the stories wasn't for her.

I don't want to be like Cinderella
Tata Young expresses that she doesn't want to be like Cinderella, happily waiting for someone to rescue her.

Sittin' in a dark old dusty cellar
This line refers to Cinderella's situation, where she was held captive in her stepmother's cellar, hoping for her prince to save her.

Waiting for somebody, to come and set me free
The singer talks about how she doesn't want to wait for someone to rescue her and set her free - she wants to be independent.

I don't want to be like Snow White waiting
Tata Young also mentions not wanting to be like Snow White, waiting for a handsome prince to save her.

For a handsome prince to come and save me
This line refers to Snow White's story where she depended on someone else to save her from her sleeping curse.

On a horse of white, unless we're riding side by side
This lyric refers to the prince's white horse, which was a central part of the Snow White story. In this context, Tata Young mentions not wanting a prince to come to her rescue unless they are independent and equals.

Don't want to depend on no-one else
The singer mentions her desire to not have to depend on anyone else to rescue her or take care of her.

I'd rather rescue myself
Tata Young emphasizes her independence and how she wants to be the one to save herself.

Someday I'm gonna find someone who wants my soul, heart and mind
Here, the singer talks about finding someone who will accept her as she is, both emotionally and intellectually.

Who's not afraid to show that he loves me
Tata Young talks about how she is looking for someone who is not afraid to express their love and care for her.

Somebody who will understand I'm happy just the way I am
The singer is looking for someone who can appreciate her for who she is and not try to change her.

Don't need nobody taking care of me
Tata Young reiterates how she doesn't want anyone to take care of her because she is independent and happy on her own.

I will be there for him just as strong as he, will be there for me
The singer mentions the importance of partnership, where she will be there for her partner as much as he will be there for her.

When I give myself then it has got to be, an equal thing
Tata Young talks about how she wants her relationship to have equality, where both partners are on the same level and respect each other equally.

I can slay, my own dragon
This bold lyric talks about how Tata Young is capable of overcoming her own problems and does not need a man to help her.

I can dream, my own dreams
The singer talks about her independence and how she can dream her own dreams without anyone else's interference.

My knight in shining armor is me
Tata Young emphasizes that she is her own hero, and she doesn't need anyone else to come to her rescue.

So I'm gonna set me free
In this line, the singer concludes that she will set herself free and live her own life without depending on anyone else.