Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song to mark a crucial time in my life when I decided to let go of doubts and start singing my own songs.
Song Description
This song talks about a person who was very insecure, finally getting the courage to step up and live life to the fullest.
| Song Length |
4:27 |
Genre |
Electronic - Downbeat, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool, Endearing |
Subject |
Shyness, Power |
| Similar Artists |
Tori Amos, Suzanne Vega |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Little Paper Doll
Music and Lyrics By Ishtar aka Esther Portes
Copyright 2008 BMI Draupnir Publishing
Verse 1
Many times, I felt, like a little paper doll
Paralyzed, by worries and dread
Uneasy with thoughts up in my head
Couldn't see what life was about
Was riddled with self doubt
All about what people might say
Wishing my days and nights away
Refrain:
Keeping my true self at bay
Unaware of my place
A two-dimensional face
Like a little paper doll, little paper doll
Verse 2
Bit by bit, my consciousness grows
With encouragement and faith
Though sometimes progress may be slow
And other times my footsteps seem to fail
I may not, always know
The short and simple way
On my journey I will flow
Glad I'll no longer spend my day
Refrain:
Keeping my true self at bay
Unaware of my place
A two-dimensional face
Like a little paper doll, little paper doll
Interlude:
Coda:
Like a little paper doll, little paper doll
Like a little paper doll, little paper doll
Glad I'll no longer spend my day
Like a little paper doll, little paper doll