Keifer writes about "counting falling tears" and the long time since "breaking ties".
Cinderella appears to perform for her as she escapes her mundane life, reinforcing the band's glam-rock image of big hair and flamboyant costumes. 2. Lyrical Themes & Meaning cinderella_nobodys_fool
The official music video for "Nobody's Fool" is a classic of the MTV era, continuing the "Cinderella" fairy-tale theme established in the band's previous video, "Shake Me". Keifer writes about "counting falling tears" and the
"Nobody's Fool," released in 1986, is the definitive power ballad by the American glam metal band . Written by frontman Tom Keifer , it served as the lead single for their triple-platinum debut album, Night Songs . 1. Music Video & Visual Context Lyrical Themes & Meaning The official music video
Despite the "Cinderella" name, the lyrics are far from a fairy tale. They focus on and the end of a toxic relationship.
The core message is one of independence: "You take your road, I'll take mine".
It features a girl (a modern-day Cinderella) being mistreated by two "wicked" sisters.