Cendrillon

The song "Cendrillon" by VOCALOID, a singing voice synthesizer software, is a modern interpretation of the classic Cinderella fairy tale, with a darker and more mature twist. The lyrics tell the story of a fleeting, magical romance that must end at the stroke of midnight. The use of the Cinderella motif is evident in the references to dancing until morning, a magical spell that ends with the clock's chime, and the iconic glass slipper that melts into ashes.

The narrative voice in the song seems to be that of a character who is deeply entangled in the masquerade of the night, searching for a face among the crowd. The mention of a blade and the seraph's wings wrapping around false tenderness suggest a struggle between genuine emotion and the facade presented at the ball. The song's protagonist is caught in a moment of intense passion, symbolized by the dance, the heartbeat, and the kiss. However, the urgency and desperation are palpable, as the magic of the moment is fleeting, and the reality of their identities and circumstances looms over them.

The song concludes with a sense of tragic inevitability. The protagonist does not want the clock to chime, signaling the end of the enchantment. The imagery of tearing the dress, throwing away the tiara, and the inability to move as if frozen in a fairy tale, all convey the pain of a love that cannot transcend the barriers of time and social status. The song captures the essence of a passionate but doomed romance, where the characters are intoxicated by their brief connection but ultimately left with the haunting memory of what could never be.