Nolita Fairytale

Vanessa Carlton

About Nolita Fairytale

"Nolita Fairytale" is a song by Vanessa Carlton, and is the first single from her third album, Heroes & Thieves. The single was released as a digital download at the U. S. iTunes Store and to U. S. radio stations on July 17, 2007.


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I know, you know
We don't see
We sow our truth, wait patiently

I walk the streets with a song in my head
We ebb and we flow so
Got my toes on my pup at the foot of my bed
My heart always seems to know
Now take the glitz back, I want the soul instead
'Cause I found some kind of fairytale

I used to
Hover outside my truth
Always worry of what I'd lose
Take away my record deal
Go on, I don't need it
Spent the last 2 years getting to what's real
And now I can see so clear
I hope you feel just like I feel
I found some kind of fairytale

Want a garden by the ocean tide
Because I lose my way searching for stage lights
Well, Stevie knows and I thank her so
'Cause it's your seeds I sow
And now I know

Nolita flat on rent control
That's the life I choose
And you drag me to the fashion show
The poses that I see through
The movies in the afternoon

'Cause I found some kind of fairy tale
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Vanessa Carlton

Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Upon completion of her education at the School of American Ballet, Carlton chose to pursue singing instead, performing in New York bars and clubs while attending university. Three months after recording a demo with producer Peter Zizzo, she signed with A&M Records. She began recording her album, which was initially unsuccessful until Ron Fair took over. Her debut single, "A Thousand Miles", reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002. Her debut album, Be Not Nobody, followed and received platinum certification in the United States. Her subsequent albums, Harmonium (2004) and Heroes & Thieves (2007), failed to exceed the commercial success of the first. … more »

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Written by: Stephan Douglas Jenkins, Vanessa Carlton

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11 facts about this song

Musical Classification
"Nolita Fairytale" is a pop-rock song from the genre's popular period in the early 2000s.
Album Release
The song is from Vanessa Carlton's third studio album, "Heroes and Thieves," which was released in 2007.
Song Inspiration
"Nolita Fairytale" is very personal to Vanessa Carlton, as it is inspired by her experiences living in the New York neighborhood of Nolita (North of Little Italy).
Chart Performance
The song did well on the US Adult Top 40 chart by Billboard, reaching the 26th spot.
Music Video
The music video for "Nolita Fairytale" features real-life NYC locations to further emphasize the autobiographical nature of the song.
Collaboration
This song marks the first time Carlton worked with record producer Linda Perry, a former 4 Non Blondes member who has produced hits for Christina Aguilera and Pink.
Release Reception
Despite being critically acclaimed for its mature, evolved sound compared to Carlton's earlier work, the album and song were not as commercially successful.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "Nolita Fairytale" express Carlton's disillusionment with fame and her return to independence, portrayed through metaphors related to her lifestyle in New York.
Instrumentation
Unlike her earlier music which was heavily piano-driven, "Nolita Fairytale" includes more elements of pop rock with guitar and drums taking a prominent role.
Live Performances
"Nolita Fairytale" was commonly included in Vanessa Carlton's setlists for live performances during her 2007 and 2008 tours.
Change in Label
"Nolita Fairytale" was Carlton's first single released under The Inc. Records, following her departure from A&M Records.

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