Nolita Fairytale

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According to Carlton, the song is about her life in Nolita (a neighborhood of New York City) and, in her words: Nolita is a place in New York where I lived. It is north of… Read More

Jul. 17, 20071 viewer5.2K views

Nolita Fairytale Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I know you know
We don't see
We sow our truth
Wait patiently

[Chorus 1]
I walk the streets with a song in my head
(We ebb and we flow, so)
Got my toes on my pup at the foot of my bed
(My heart always seems to know)
Now take the glitz back, I want the soul instead
'Cause I found some kind of fairytale

[Verse 2]
I used to hover
Outside my truth
Always worry
Of what I'd lose

[Chorus 2]
Take away my record deal
(Go on, I don't need it)
Spent the last two years getting to what's real
(And now I can see so clear)
I hope you feel just like I feel
I found some kind of fairytale

[Bridge]
Oh
Want a garden by the ocean tide
Because I lose my way searching for stage lights
Well, Stevie knows and I thank her so
'Cause it's your seeds I sow
And now I know

[Chorus 3]
Nolita, flat on rent control
(That's the life I choose)
And you drag me to the fashion show
(The poses that I see through)
And Ruby's in the afternoon
'Cause I found some kind of fairytale
Hey

[Outro]
Nolita Fairytale
(Ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-da-da-da-da-da)
Nolita Fairytale
(Ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-da-da-da-da-da)
Nolita Fairytale
Nolita Fairytale
Nolita Fairytale

About

According to Carlton, the song is about her life in Nolita (a neighborhood of New York City) and, in her words:

Nolita is a place in New York where I lived. It is north of Little Italy. It is about my life there and the series of revelations I have had over the past few years.

It documents major changes in her life in the two-year time period from 2005 to 2007, including touring with Stevie Nicks (who is thanked in the song), buying her own home, getting a puppy, etc.

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What did Vanessa Carlton say about "Nolita Fairytale"?

How was Stevie Nicks helpful to Carlton during the writing of the album?

In the past few years, I was touring with Stevie [Nicks]. I sing about her in the song, as well. She helped me get through the transition of finding a new family and all those moments at night when you doubt yourself. You wonder if you’re ever going to release another record or what’s going to happen to you in this crazy music industry. I was able to really lean on her, as well.

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