No Cinderella
The song "No Cinderella" by Greek singer and songwriter Elly Sardi is a powerful anthem for women's independendent spirit. Released in 2020, "No Cinderella" is a song that resonates with women who have always felt the need to break free from societal expectations and stereotypes. The song is a call to arms for women who refuse to be defined by others and their expectations. It is a song that encourages women to be confident in who they are and to live their lives on their own terms.
The lyrics of "No Cinderella" are powerful and thought-provoking. The song opens with the lines "Times change, things move on. Some things go fast some go slow. This is how my life goes." These lines set the tone for the rest of the song and establish the theme of self-acceptance and independence. The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with Elly singing "I’ll take my chance for worse or
Better. Step aside I am no Cinderella. Hear me out I am no Cinderella." These lines remind women that they are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to and that they do not need someone else to come to their rescue.
The music video for "No Cinderella" features three women embracing their unique qualities through dance and movement. The three women, including Elly herself, represent Elly's identities. She combines peaceful, spiritual, and intellectual attributes with the hip, street style of an intelligent woman who shakes off negativity by being herself.
Elly does not exclude men and expresses her desire to have a man that compliments her spirit and supports her independence, while she does not believe in fairytales and ''prince charming''. "No Cinderella" is a powerful song that celebrates women's independence and encourages them to break free from societal expectations.
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