Only a story
A fairy tale, nonetheless
With happily ever afters
And perfect true love's kiss
But that's not how it works
Aphrodite's no godmother
Life isn't perfect
And the Prince loves another
Her foot's a size nine
Her dress is all ripped
He's not coming back
This wasn't the script
Cinderella's a lie
She knows it for sure
Because it's supposed to be her story
And she's just the overture
Happy endings don't happen,
At least not for her
She's a hero, of course
Despite what she'd prefer
Tragic endings for all!
That's what the Fates say
She had a happy month or two
Now let's make her pay
Happily ever after's a lie
A result of free press.
She knows this for sure
But why does she obsess?
Her stories end badly
She's Greek, after all
That's how it works
Tragically, then fall
Into
The
Wings