Fairytale
Alexander Rybak
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Years ago When I was younger I kinda liked A girl I knew She was mine and we were sweethearts That was then but then it's true I'm in love with a fairytale Even though it hurts Cause I don't care if I lose my mind I'm already cursed Every day We started fighting Every night We fell in love No one else Could make me sadder But no one else Could lift me high above I don't know what I was doin' But suddenly we fell apart Nowadays I cannot find her But when I do We'll get a brand new start I'm in love with a fairytale Even though it hurts Cause I don't care if I lose my mind I'm already cursed She's a fairytale Yeaaah Even though it hurts Cause I don't care If I lose my mind I'm already cursed
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Written by: Alexander Rybak, Kim Bergseth
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Fairytale" is a song originated from the country of Norway, presented and sung by the artist Alexander Rybak.
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Eurovision Song ContestThe song won the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest representing Norway and set a then-record of 387 points.
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Artist BackgroundAlexander Rybak, the musician behind "Fairytale" is of Belarusian descent but was born in Belarus and raised in Norway.
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LanguageDespite representing Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest, the song's lyrics are in English.
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Musical Style"Fairytale" is often described as having influences from folk and classical music due to Alexander Rybak’s violin and piano training.
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The Creation of the SongRybak wrote the song about an old girlfriend, making the song a real-life fairy tale story of love and heartbreak.
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Commercial SuccessThe popularity of "Fairytale" led it to top the charts in many countries, including Norway and Russia. It also reached the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Violin InfluenceAs Rybak is a trained violinist, a violin was used as the prominent instrument in the song, giving it a unique sound.
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Record-breaking SuccessBy achieving 387 points in the Eurovision Song Contest, "Fairytale" held the record for the highest total points in the history of the contest until 2016.
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Critical AcclaimDue to its unique blend of traditional folk, pop elements, and Rybak's emotive performance, the song was critically acclaimed globally.
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Album Inclusion"Fairytale" is included in Rybak's debut studio album, "Fairytales," which was released in May 2009.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was said to be filmed in a period of two days in different locations in Moscow and Aker Brygge in Oslo.
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