Mad At Disney
salem ilese Lyrics

I'm mad at Disney, Disney
The singer is expressing their anger towards Disney, blaming them for creating unrealistic expectations about love and life.

They tricked me, tricked me
The singer feels deceived by the idealized depictions of love and life in Disney movies.

Had me wishing on a shooting star
The singer was once naive enough to believe that their wishes could come true, just like in Disney movies.

But now I'm twenty-something
The artist has grown older and wiser, but still feels lost and unsure of themselves.

I still know nothing
The artist feels like they have not yet discovered their true identity or purpose in life.

About who I am or what I'm not
The singer lacks a clear understanding of their own identity, and is uncertain about their strengths and limitations.

So call me a pessimist
The singer knows that they may be seen as overly negative or cynical, but they cannot help but see through the illusions created by Disney.

But I don't believe in it
The artist refuses to believe in the idealized, romanticized version of love and life presented in Disney movies.

Finding a true love's kiss is bullshit
The artist does not believe in the idea of a magical, effortless love that Disney often depicts.

'Cause I felt sad love
The artist has experienced love that was not happy or fulfilling, and may have caused them pain and suffering.

I felt bad love
The singer has felt love that was unhealthy, toxic or one-sided.

Sometimes happy love (happy love)
The artist has experienced some love that was happy and fulfilling, but recognizes that this is not the only possible outcome.

Turns into giving up (giving up)
The singer has experienced love that started off well, but eventually became unsustainable or ended in heartbreak.

I felt hurt love (hurt love)
The singer has been hurt by others in the name of love, perhaps by someone who claimed to love them but did not treat them well.

By the word love (word love)
The singer questions the very concept of love, and wonders what it really means to love someone.

What the hell is love supposed to feel like?
The artist expresses their confusion and frustration with the nebulous concept of love, which can mean different things to different people.

My fairy grandma warned me
The artist's wise grandmother told them that not all fairy tales have happy endings, and that reality can be much harsher than fiction.

Cinderella's story
The singer references the classic Disney movie Cinderella, which tells the story of a young woman who finds love and happiness despite a difficult life.

Only ended in a bad divorce
The singer acknowledges the fact that, in reality, many relationships that start off well can eventually become strained or end in separation.

The prince ain't sleeping when he
The artist references the character of Prince Charming, who is often depicted as the perfect romantic partner in Disney movies.

Takes his sleeping beauty
The artist references the character of Sleeping Beauty, who is saved from a long sleep by a kiss from Prince Charming.

To the motel on his snow-white horse
The artist points out the reality of what might happen after the famous 'happily ever after' ending of a fairy tale.

No more wishing on a shooting star
The singer has given up on the idea that their wishes can come true through magic or luck, and is now focused on finding their own path in life.