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