Not Your Cinderella
Love's Real Dance: Rejecting Fairy Tales in 'Not Your Cinderella'
Lyrics
You walk in a room and all the girls talk
You enter a room, and conversations among girls start.
I guess you get used to most of them fallin'
It seems you are accustomed to many of them being attracted to you.
Down at you feet.
They admire you and fall at your feet.
Cause you got the charm and the debonair down
Your charm and sophisticated manner are notable.
So tall and dark like you just came out of
You have a tall and dark appearance, reminiscent of a fairy tale.
Some kind of fairy tale dream.
As if you emerged from a dreamlike fairy tale scenario.
Oooh baby you're something
Expressing admiration for the person's captivating qualities.
Oooh but I'm ...
There's a contrast or reservation in the speaker's feelings.
Not your Cinderella
Emphasizing that the speaker is not the typical Cinderella.
You're not the one in a million fella
You are not the unique and perfect match the speaker is seeking.
The slipper ain't gonna fit me
The fairy tale ending with the slipper fitting doesn't apply here.
Give my regards to Mr Disney
A playful mention of Mr. Disney, alluding to traditional fairy tales.
I'm no Sleeping Beauty
Rejecting the idea of being a passive, waiting character like Sleeping Beauty.
One kiss alone won't do it to me
A single kiss won't win the speaker over; more is needed.
Hate to be the one to tell ya
Reluctantly conveying that the person is not the desired partner.
But I'm not your Cinderella.
Reiterating that the speaker is not the Cinderella figure being sought.
I don't know if I believe in love at first sight
Expressing uncertainty about the concept of love at first sight.
I think it might need just a little more time
Suggesting that genuine love may require more time to develop.
To grow and be real.
Encouraging the importance of growth and authenticity in a relationship.
So keep up the laughter and the ramblin' on
Advising to continue with joy and conversation but with a time limit.
At the stroke of midnight I'm gonna be gone
Warning that the speaker will leave when the moment is over.
This ain't a heart you can steal.
Indicating that the speaker's heart is not easily won or taken.
Oooh baby you're something
Reiterating admiration for the person's qualities.
Oooh but I'm ...
Reiterating the contrast or reservation in the speaker's feelings.
CHORUS
Restating the speaker's position, emphasizing not being Cinderella.
CHORUS (Repeat)
Repeating the chorus to reinforce the message.
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