Fairy Tale

Andre Matos' 'Fairy Tale' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time. The song opens with the image of a 'fairy lady' standing on the walls, symbolizing a figure waiting for something or someone that may never return. This sets the tone for a narrative that intertwines the ephemeral nature of life with the enduring pain of lost love. The lyrics 'Life is short and wait is long' encapsulate the bittersweet reality of longing and the inevitable march of time.

The song delves deeper into the emotional landscape of the fairy lady, whose tale 'has only begun' but is already marked by the absence of her love. The 'Nowhereland' mentioned in the lyrics suggests a place of limbo, where the past and future blur, and the present is filled with a haunting sense of loss. The wind carrying a 'sound so well known' evokes memories that linger, making it difficult for the fairy lady to move on. The recurring refrain 'Oh, life is good' serves as a bittersweet reminder that life’s goodness is often a matter of perspective, influenced by our emotional state.

As the song progresses, the imagery of horses bringing joy only to vanish again mirrors the fleeting nature of happiness. The fairy lady's heartbeat alone signifies her isolation and the internal struggle she faces. The climax of the song reveals the depth of her sorrow, as her tears 'drown' her, and she grapples with the darkness surrounding her. The tale concludes with a glimmer of hope, as her love transforms into 'sparks that shine with the stars,' suggesting that while he may be gone, his presence endures in a different form. This ending offers a sense of solace, implying that love, though lost, can still illuminate the darkest nights.