When I was just a little girl,
My mama used to tuck me into bed,
And she'd read me a story.
[CHANEL:]
It always was about a princess in distress
And how a guy would save her
And end up with the glory.
[DORINDA:]
I'd lie in bed
And think about
The person that I wanted to be,
[AQUA:]
Then one day I realized
The fairy tale life wasn't for me.
[CHORUS – ALL:]
I don't wanna be like Cinderella,
Sitting in a dark, cold, dusty cellar,
Waiting for somebody to come and set me free (Come and set me free)
I don't wanna be like someone waiting
For a handsome prince to come and save me
On I will survive
Unless somebody's on my side
Don't wanna depend on no one else.
I'd rather rescue myself.
[ALL:]
Someday I'm gonna find Someone
Who wants my soul, heart and mind
Who's not afraid to show that he loves me
Somebody who will understand I'm happy just the way i am
Don't need nobody taking care of me
(i will be there)I will be there for him just as strong as he will be there for me
when i give myself then it has got to be an equal thing
[CHORUS – ALL]
[ALL:]
I can slay (I can slay) my own dragons. (My own dragons)
I can dream my own dreams. (My own dreams)
My knight in shining armor (shining armor) is me.
So I'm gonna set me free.
I don't wanna be like Cinderella,
Sitting in a dark, cold, dusty cellar,
Waiting for somebody to come and set me free.
I don't wanna be like someone waiting
For a handsome prince to come and save me
On I will survive
Unless somebody's on my side
I don't wanna be like Cinderella,
Sitting in a dark, cold, dusty cellar,
Waiting for somebody (oh - Oh) to come and set me free.
I don't wanna be like someone waiting
For a handsome prince to come and save me
On I will survive
Unless somebody's on my side
Don't wanna depend on no one else.
I'd rather rescue myself.
I don't wanna be like Cinderella,
Sitting in a dark, cold, dusty cellar,
Waiting for somebody (oh -Oh)to come and set me free.
I don't wanna be like someone waiting
For a handsome prince to come and save me
On I will survive
Unless somebody's on my side
Don't wanna depend on no one else.
I'd rather rescue myself.
[Thanks to Cutebabe589@aol.com for these lyrics]
[Thanks to lilromegirl2001@yahoo, GenieveRVega@c.s.com, laddiebuggie@chartermi.net, thabull2008@hotmail.com, Sam for correcting these lyrics]
Ok I know this is a cheesy disney song but this song is about the empowerment of young girls and teenagers. Importantly teaching the ultimate lession to be self empowered as women. It gives the message that we dont have to play the whole helpless maid role and we can stand up and do things for our selves. Not only that but its idea of love is equality in a relationship and it is saying that we don't need a "prince charming" to make us happy. I really think people should record more songs like this. Its a strong message and I like listening to. I think the reason why I like it so much becasue there are so many songs out there that tell women they can't be whole without having a man. This is complete BS people. My favorite song from Cascada called everytime we touch is even about not being able to live with out a man. It sucks how today's society is relvolved around a males experiance. What about females? I am totally a feminist.
