Cinderella

When I was just a little girl

My mama used to tuck me into bed

And she'd read me a story

It always was about a princess in distress

And how a guy would save her

And end up with the glory

I'd lie in bed and think about

The person that I wanted to be

Then one day I realized

The fairy tale life wasn't for me

I don't wanna be like Cinderella

Sittin' in a dark, cold, dusty cellar

Waitin' 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

Oh, and I will survive, I know somebody's on my side

Don't wanna depend on no one else

I'd rather rescue myself

Ooh, yeah

Someday I'm gonna find someone

That wants somebody's 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 takin' care of me

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

I don't wanna be like Cinderella

Sittin' 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

I know I will survive, I know somebody's on my side

Don't wanna depend on no one else

I'd rather rescue myself

I can slay my own dragons

I can dream my own dreams

My knight in shining armor is me

So I'm gonna set me free

I don't wanna be like Cinderella

Sittin' 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

I know I will survive, I know somebody's on my side

I don't wanna be like Cinderella

Sittin' in a dark, cold, dusty cellar

Waitin' 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

I know I will survive, I know somebody's on my side

Don't wanna depend on no one else

I'd rather rescue myself