Cinderella
Shakaya
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I'm not your little princess anymore Are you feeling this now put your hands up in the air now Are you feeling this now put your hands up in the air Gonna get ya gonna (repeated) Boy it's your problem you wasted my time and I thought that I told you i've made up my mind. Whatever defense you've put up, just give in, 'Cause you had it, you lost it, so don't you deny it. I must be an insomniac if it wasn't for the way you were talkin' back I don't need a sequel, I'm gonna fade this show to black. [Chorus: x2] I'm not another Cinderella Waitin' for a Rockafella If the shoe don't fit, then that's it I don't need a storyteller I can't believe it was love at first sight coz It feels like it's over or maybe it's me Something you said or you did or you wanted Money can't buy and it just isn't free I must be an insomniac if it wasn't for the way you were talkin back I don't need a sequel, gonna fade this show to black. [Chorus: x2] (I'm not your little princess anymore) (Ha ha) Get it? I'm not your Cinderella You're not my Rockafella I'm not your Cinderella Don't want no Storyteller [Rap] Yeah what yo let me introduce myself I'm the girl that you keep tryin' to play Me for your wealth You say that baby you're into me But you love yourself I don't want any of your money Baby and I think that's funny 'Cause you're by yourself And ah, I'm not your Cinderella Gotta get another fella Gotta get a man that understands You're just a storytella-acap
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Written by: GEORGE ROLF VICTOR LEONARD W. SAMUELSON, MIKAEL LUNDH, QUINT STARKIE, REBECCA ANNA CECILIA HORTLUND, VINCENT PAUL DEGIORGIO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Origins"Shakaya" is a music duo from Australia. The team includes Naomi Wenitong and Simone Stacey. They rose to fame through their wonderful blend of R&B and pop music.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Cinderella" is a part of Shakaya's debut self-titled album, which was released in the year 2002.
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Chart Success"Cinderella" became a hit and peaked at number 16 on the ARIA Singles Chart. It is one of their most popular songs to date.
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Album SalesTheir debut album, containing the hit "Cinderella," was a commercial success, selling over 70,000 copies and earning a Platinum certification by ARIA.
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Awards and NominationsDue to the impressive performance of the album and the song "Cinderella," Shakaya was nominated for the 2002 ARIA Award for "Best Independent Release."
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Song ThemeThe song "Cinderella" is about a woman who is tired of being invisible, always being the one to support and care for others without any reciprocation. She seeks to break free from this cycle to finally live her life for herself, relating her story to that of the fairy tale character, Cinderella.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cinderella" features the duo dancing and singing in various glamorous set pieces, in line with the song's theme of breaking free and being seen.
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Lyrics Co-creationThe song was co-written by the duo alongside Reno Nicastro and Ali Tennant, expressing a level of personal input and artistry.
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Future CareerThe success of "Cinderella" and the album paved the way for Shakaya's successful music career. They released another album in 2005 titled "Are You Ready."
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Member SuccessMember Naomi Wenitong went on to become one of the first Indigenous women to win an ARIA - the Australian music industry's highest honor.
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