Fairy Tales
Anita Baker
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I can remember stories, those things my mother said She told me fairy tales, before I went to bed She spoke of happy endings, then tucked me in real tight She turned my night light on, and kissed my face good night My mind would fill with visions, of perfect paradise She told me everything, she said he'd be so nice He'd ride up on his horse and, take me away one night I'd be so happy with him, we'd ride clean out of sight She never said that we would, curse, cry and scream and lie She never said that maybe, someday he'd say goodbye The story ends, as stories do Reality steps into view No longer living life in paradise-or fairy tales-uh No, uh-huh-mmm-mmm She spoke about happy endings, of stories not like this She said he'd slay all dragons, defeat the evil prince She said he'd come to save me, swim through the stormy seas I'd understand the story, it would be good for me You never came to save me, you let me stand alone Out in the wilderness, alone in the cold My story ends, as stories do Reality steps into view No longer living life in paradise-or fairy tales-yes I don't look for pie up in the sky, baby Need reality, now, said I Don't feel the need to be pacified, Don't cha try Honey, I know you lied You never came to save me, you let me stand alone Out in the wilderness, alone in the cold I found no magic potion, no horse with wings to fly I found the poison apply, my destiny to die No royal kiss could save me, no magic spell to spin My fantasy is over, my life must now begin My story ends, as stories do Reality steps into view No longer living life in paradise or fairy tales Eh, hey, hey-ee Lord have mercy oooh Mmm, mmm, oooh-mmm-oh Lord
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Fairy Tales" is a song performed by the American R&B artist Anita Baker. It's from her fourth studio album, "Compositions," which was released in 1990.
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Chart PerformanceThe single peaked at No.2 on the Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and No.8 on the R&B chart. Moreover, it also reached No.81 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1990.
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Lyricist and ComposerAnita Baker herself is the lyricist and composer of "Fairy Tales." This is one of her many songs where she took on the role of writer.
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GRAMMY AwardsThe song "Fairy Tales" was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category in 1991.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fairy Tales" was directed by American videographer David Hogan. He has directed numerous music videos for various popular artists throughout the 80s and 90s.
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Song ThemeThe song represents a more mature, realistic perspective on love, moving away from the idea of a 'Prince Charming' often found in fairy tales. Baker categorically states in the song’s chorus that she doesn't believe in fairy tales anymore.
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Live PerformancesAnita Baker has performed "Fairy Tales" live numerous times, including at the Soul Train Music Awards in 1991.
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Album SuccessThe album "Compositions," which includes the song "Fairy Tales," was also a commercial success. It received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over a million copies.
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Musical StyleThe song "Fairy Tales" continues Baker's tradition of creating smooth, soulful R&B tracks that incorporate elements of jazz. This fusion was highly appreciated by her fans and critics alike.
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InspirationsThe artist hasn't specifically stated the inspiration for "Fairy Tales", but as with many of her songs, experiences from her own life may have played a part in the lyrics and music.
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