Musical Reimaginings
Music tells stories of its time. Cinderella has taken on a variety of different meanings to a variety of different people. Some sing about their kid as Cinderella where some imagine their future wife as Cinderella. Some even see themselves as Cinderella.
"Cinderella Man" -Eminem
Here, Eminem feels like Cinderella after his drug overdose
"Cinderella" -i5
i5's song about rejecting traditional female roles, such as in Cinderella, has been made into a feminist anthem.
"Cinderella" - Britney Spears
Britney Spears' Cinderella knows that she has to leave her so-called Prince Charming.
"Stealing Cinderella" - Chuck Wicks
Inspired by his girlfriend's job as a Disney Park Cinderella, Wicks works up the courage to ask for her hand in marriage.
"Cinderella" - Steven Curtis Chapman
Here, Cinderella finds herself in the form of Chapman's beloved daughter in this classic song about parenthood and growing up.
"Cinderella" - Mac Miller (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
Mac Miller calls out to his Cinderella, possibly then-girlfriend Ariana Grande.