When my first daughter Kaelee was about 2 years old, she began acting out scenes from classic Disney stories and Cinderella was among the favorites. Her mother was commonly called upon to be the prince, fairy godmother and the like. It just so happens she played the same games with her mother as a child. This song was inspired by the strength of all the women in my life. Mothers, grandmothers, wives, daughters...strong-independent women overcoming doubt, anxiety and fear to live as loving companions and dear friends. Now, Kaelee is all grown-up – beautiful, smart and independent. My second daughter, Nyla, who was 3 when I wrote this song and played the same game and sang this song at the top of her lungs, is blossoming into a talented young woman, too ...and the story goes on.
Cinderella © 2008 Wm. Dickson
Hear ye, hear ye can there still be one to try this on
A slipper made of pressed down sand a crystalline high heel
Mother is grandma and so it is a fairy tale again
Strong will and fortitude within these walls
But now, the clock is chiming
Chorus
Cinderella where’s your fella has he run away
You can’t find him you don’t need him least that’s what you say
Cinderella I can tell your beauty lies within
A pretty face, a sinless goddess you are better than most
Who needs a ball, who needs a ball, Who needs a ball, who needs a ball
Yes, there may be little ones who taunt you like they do
Cruelness lurks when love is absent oh how it hurts
Will those above you notice the things that shine and sparkle inside
They will, just give them time
But now, the clock is chiming
Chorus