Prince Charming
The City Skyscape Lyrics
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I played the scapegoat to a scared young girl who cannot see
She severed arteries and veins connecting my heart to my brain
A hollow cathedral where the faith is where my body lay
But if somehow, someway I could make her see her grave mistake
And aid her through her sickness, prove to her our love was far from fate
Then maybe i could feel whole again in heart and brain
instead I'll fall apart to pieces in the bed that we had laid
A knight in shining armour was the part that I had played
But no one ever expects the princess to escape the palace and flee the scene
Only to return to the tower and play servant at the dragons feet
But if somehow, someway I could make her see her grave mistake
And aid her through her sickness prove to her our love was far from fate
And maybe i could feel whole again in heart and brain
Instead I'll fall apart to pieces in the bed that we had laid
I'd slay the dragon in the tower with my bare hands for you
Just say the word and your prince charming will come to your rescue
The City Skyscape's song Prince Charming is a poignant lyric that delves into the complexities of a relationship where one partner compromises their self-worth and identity to appease their partner. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who fell in love with a woman who he portrays as a scared and insecure young girl. In the process of trying to save her from her inner demons, he ends up compromising and losing parts of himself, setting off a domino effect that eventually breaks the relationship apart. The opening line, "She lit the fire that spread through the whole of me," is a metaphor for how love can be all-consuming and change everything you thought you knew about yourself. However, as the song progresses, it becomes evident that the woman he once saw as a damsel in distress is now the creator of his pain and misery.
The singer's frustration and desperation are palpable as he laments how he feels like a "hollow cathedral" and wishes he could make her see her "grave mistake." He acknowledges that his partner is sick but also recognizes that their love was never predetermined or destined, and it was something they created together. He wishes he could reclaim the parts of himself he lost in trying to love her and make everything right again. However, the last lines of the song are poignant as he states that he would do anything to be her prince charming, even slay a dragon with his bare hands.
Overall, Prince Charming is an honest and raw expression of the difficulties that arise when one partner ends up sacrificing too much for a relationship. It makes for a powerful and moving listening experience that will resonate with anyone who has been in a relationship where they felt like they lost themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
She lit the fire that spread through the whole of me
She ignited a passion in me that consumed every part of my being
I played the scapegoat to a scared young girl who cannot see
I allowed myself to be blamed for the problems caused by a naive and frightened girl
She severed arteries and veins connecting my heart to my brain
She damaged my ability to think clearly and caused me emotional pain
A hollow cathedral where the faith is where my body lay
My life felt empty and meaningless, like a cathedral with no substance
But if somehow, someway I could make her see her grave mistake
If I could only help her understand the error of her ways
And aid her through her sickness, prove to her our love was far from fate
And assist her in overcoming her problems and showing her that our love was not predetermined
Then maybe i could feel whole again in heart and brain
Perhaps I could regain my emotional and mental wellbeing
instead I'll fall apart to pieces in the bed that we had laid
Instead, I will crumble emotionally in the place where we once shared intimacy
I thought that every girl had dreams of their prince charming come to whisk them away
I believed that every girl wanted to be rescued by a knight in shining armor
A knight in shining armour was the part that I had played
I had taken on the role of a valiant and heroic character
But no one ever expects the princess to escape the palace and flee the scene
However, no one anticipates the princess to flee from the palace and abandon the fairy tale
Only to return to the tower and play servant at the dragons feet
Only to come back to the tower and submit to the villain, the dragon
I'd slay the dragon in the tower with my bare hands for you
I would do anything to protect and defend you, even if it meant fighting a formidable adversary
Just say the word and your prince charming will come to your rescue
All you need to do is ask, and I will do everything in my power to save you
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.