RAP. Song: Tale of the Forest Path.

Once upon a time they said wait for saving
But why should I?
Time to flip the script, no more behaving
Watch me fly
rewrite the story
, this is my glory

Who decides how this ends?
Not the prince, not pretend
I'm the author of my fate
No more sitting here to wait

Building castles with my hands (hands, hands)
Making magic where I stand (stand, stand)
Every step I'm getting stronger
Won't be waiting any longer

Started in a tower, locked away from sight
Daddy said "be patient, someone will make it right"
But I braided my hair into a rope instead
Climbed down myself, left that old life for dead
Who's the damsel now? Tell me what you see
Breaking every rule they wrote for me
Glass slippers crack when you walk your own path
Standing on my own, doing all the math

Step-sisters tried to dim my shine each day
Jealous of the way I found my own way
Mirror on the wall don't define my worth
Been the fairest since the day of my birth
Not in beauty standards set by men
But in confidence that flows from within
Swept the ashes off and claimed my space
Now I'm running my own human race

Met a wolf who tried to lead me wrong
But my intuition's always been too strong
Red hood flying as I sprint ahead
Won't be fooled by what the predator said
Grandmother taught me how to use my voice
Every woman has the power of choice
Big bad wolves can't touch what's mine
I protect my pack, that's by design

Poisoned apple offered with a smile
Been awake to tricks for quite a while
Seven friends who got my back each day
Sisters lifting sisters, that's our way
No more sleeping beauty waiting around
Alarm clock ringing, feet on the ground
Prince can keep his kiss, I'm wide awake
Building kingdoms for my own sake

Spinning straw to precious threads of brass
Making something from the working class
Rumpelstiltskin can't steal my name
I'm the player, not a piece in the game
First-born child? That's my legacy
Strong foundation for my family tree
Dealing with devils on my own terms
Power grows when confidence confirms

Forest path that's winding through the trees
Walking with my head up, mind at ease
Breadcrumbs lead to ovens meant to burn
But I'm smart enough to wait and learn
Witch's house made of treats and lies
I see through the sweet disguise
Save myself and save my brother too
That's what real heroines do

Castle walls can't hold back my ambition
Every "no" just fuels my mission
Dragon guarding treasures in the keep
But I'm the treasure that I'm meant to keep
Sword in hand, I face what frightens me
Courage builds with each victory
Not a prize for someone else to win
The real magic starts from within

Midnight strikes but I'm not running home
Carriage turns to pumpkin on its own
Lost my shoe but kept my dignity
That's the only thing belonging to me
Ball was just practice for the real dance
Life's the stage where I make my stance
Crown fits better when you earn your place