Spent her whole life being graded
She's got a crush on the guy at the liquor store
Though you know she's only waiting
On the next best thing, next best thing, yeah
But the story needs some mending
You're so worried 'bout the maiden
Cinderella's on her bedroom floor
Songwriter: Sara Bareilles
'Cause I don't want the next best thing
Than have you keep me from dreaming"
Snow White is doing dishes again
On the next best thing, next best thing, yeah
'Cause Mr. Charming don't come home anymore
I'd rather sleep my whole life away
Keep away from the windows"
Though you know she's only waiting
Go and tell your white knight that he's handsome in hindsight
You're so worried 'bout the maiden
Says, "Would've cut it myself if I knew men could climb hair
But I don't want the next best thing
I don't care for your fairytales
Man made up a story, said that I should believe him
I don't care for your fairytales
Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom
Can't take no more of your fairytale love
Sleeping Beauty's in a foul mood for shame
Says, "Would you meet me at midnight?", Oh
And a better happy ending
The tall blond lets out a cry of despair
Publishers: SONY/ATV TUNES LLC, TINY BEAR MUSIC
And I break these walls 'round me
I don't care for your fairytales
You're so worried 'bout the maiden
And a dumb appreciation
I'll have to find another tower somewhere
And she forgets why she came here
So I sing, I hold my head down
Sends them to bed and she calls up a friend
She says, "None for you, dear Prince, I'm tired today
Though you know she's only waiting
No, no, I don't want the next best thing
'Cause what else could you do with seven itty-bitty men?
On the sanctity of patience