Cinderella Lyrics
To whatever song plays
Without a care in the world
And I'm sitting here wearing
The weight of the world on my shoulders
And there's still work to do
She's pulling at me
Saying "Dad, I need you
And I've been invited
And I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone...
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says, "Dad, the prom is just one week away
And I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
Just glowing and telling us all they had planned
She says, "Dad, the wedding's still six months away
But I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
The story behind the song is that one day Steven was trying to write, but it had been a long day. He was trying to give his two youngest adopted daughters, Maria (the one who died later), and Stevie Joy a bath, but they kept getting out of the tub and putting on their princess dresses! lol At first he was frustrated, but later he realized that these moments are precious, because before you know it they will be all grown up.
heard this on the way home just now. beautiful song.
I agree. Another perfect rendition - in theme - to Butterfly Kisses.
I heard this song was about his daughter that was killed not too long ago... does anyone know if its true?
this song was actually written before his daughters death. afterwards, though, it was extremely difficult for him to get on stage and sing it again in concert.
absolutely amazing song.
I love this song! It's so beautiful and it's so sweet.
ever since his daughter died i havn't been able to listen to this song without crying....he did this song on the news after she died and he changed the last lyrics to "i know the dance goes on" just the way he said it made me and my mom both burst into tears....its such a beautiful song
its almost like he knew when you read the lyrics now...even though its about her moving away and getting married...the song takes on a whole diffrent meaning now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhDDzbA8unA
Steven himself explains the story behind the song. Jamieanne92 is right, he was giving a bath to 2 of his daughters, Stevie Joy and Maria. It was frustrating, but he realized that these are the precious moments that will be gone before you know it. He wrote this before Maria's tragic death. Now the song has a whole new meaning.