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Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed

by Tara Trudel

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1.
Once upon a time (Whoa) They all lived happily ever after (Wait a minute, wait a minute There must be more to the story) Once upon a time (Whoa) There were some other things that happened (Wait a minute, wait a minute There’s gotta be more to the story) You’ve heard part of this fairy tale But narrators can sometimes fail To tell the whole story So tell me, what’s the story? What’s the story? (Whoa) Tell me what’s the story? (Can you tell me, can you tell me Does the story always have to take place in the woods?) What’s the story? (Whoa) Tell me what’s the story? (Can you tell me, can you tell me Does the bad guy ever do anything good?) Ooh there’s more to the story (Tell us more, tell us more) Once upon a time (Whoa) A princess faced a certain doom (Wait a minute, wait a minute Does a damsel always have to be in distress?) But the story has (Whoa) A happy ending, I presume (Wait a minute, wait a minute Do you know the story or is that a guess?) We need another point of view So characters, let’s hear from you To tell the whole story So tell me, what’s the story? What’s the story? (Whoa) Tell me what’s the story? (There’s gotta be more, there’s gotta be more, there’s gotta be more) What’s the story? (Whoa) Tell me what’s the story? (There’s gotta be more, there’s gotta be more, there’s gotta be more) Ooh, there’s more to the story (Once upon a time, Whoa)
2.
(Wake up, Sleeping Beauty) (Wake up, Sleeping Beauty) Running a castle’s A bit of a hassle But no one seems to get it Princes are braggin’ While I’m slaying dragons Without any credit So I made a mistake When I took a small break Guess it felt like a hundred years I wasn’t here I just needed a nap I just needed a nap I just needed a nap And now I don’t know How to feel Things are spinning outta control Like a spinning wheel (Wake up, Sleeping Beauty) (Yawning) (Wake up, Sleeping Beauty) I’m up, I’m up Now I’m called Sleeping Beauty It seems kind of rude to me What’s a girl to do The rumors are flying Maleficent’s lying You’d be tired too No, a magical spell’s Not the reason I fell And anyone could have guessed I needed rest I just needed a nap I just needed a nap I just needed a nap And now I don’t know How to feel Things are spinning outta control Like a spinning wheel By the way, Don’t wake me with a kiss (No) Who’d wanna wake up like this (No one) Your so-called charm Woke me up before my alarm And I still needed a nap I just needed a nap I just needed a nap And now I don’t know How to feel Things are spinning outta control (Things are spinning outta control) Things are spinning out of control Like a spinning wheel (Wake up, Sleeping Beauty) Five more minutes (Wake up, Sleeping Beauty) Don’t you people have a snooze button (Snoring)
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Beware 00:27
(Beware, beware there’s danger in the woods) (Beware, beware) Gotta watch out for strangers Better hurry along (Beware, beware) I’m on the lookout for danger Ooh, an apple What could go wrong (Crunch) (Thump)
4.
I’m the Magic Mirror Hanging on the wall But all they ever ask me is, “Who’s the fairest of them all?” But my powers Could do so much more If they wouldn’t treat me like I’m part of the decor I dream of the day I get to hear someone say, Mirror, mirror on the wall How often should I water my magic beanstalk? Ask me anything (How many fish are in the sea?) Ask me anything (What’s your favorite smoothie recipe?) Ask me anything (Can you do some complicated math?) Ask me anything (Who’s the fairest?) But that I’m the Magic Mirror Straight outta your book But all they ever ask me is, “Can you tell me how I look?” It makes me tired Feeling sort of stuck I’m not cracked, but I’ve still had Seven years of bad luck I dream of the day I get to hear someone say, “Mirror, mirror, on the wall Where can I get a good burger around here?” Ask me anything (What’s the fastest way to tie your shoes?) Ask me anything (Can you share a piece of good news) Ask me anything (Where can I adopt a kitty cat?) Ask me anything (Who’s the fairest?) But that Ask me anything (Why do I keep killing all my plants?) Ask me anything (Can you teach me how to dance?) Ask me anything (Where is a dragon’s habitat?) Ask me anything (Who’s the fairest?) But that Oh, I dream of the day I get to hear someone say, “Mirror, mirror, Give suggestions Use your powers Answer questions” Come on, don’t leave me hanging! Actually, I have some questions. You do? Ask me anything When was this castle built? Long ago, in a far away land Ask me anything How did you get your powers? Magic, I guess Ask me anything Who asks the best questions? Kids like you, definitely. Ask me anything Is this song gonna be over soon? Yeah, it’s fading out slowly Ask me anything Where’s the largest watermelon
5.
Handing out wishes One two three Cause that’s what a fairy godmother likes to do Up until midnight You know where I’ll be Making all your wishes come true But I’ve also got dreams, you know Things to achieve, Places I wanna go And There’s more that I wanna do Than Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true Could it be you You know, just once I’d like to go to bed early Seven, eight o’clock This godmother needs her beauty rest And that’s not all I need Here’s a list I’d like my own glass slippers A new cape and hood Just once, I’d like to spend the whole day at the beach A car that’s not a pumpkin Now that would be good Don’t think what I’m asking should be too out of reach Cause I’ve also got dreams for me That grow in my heart when I’m fast asleep And There’s more that I wanna do Than Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true Could it be you Handing out wishes One two three Night after night til the clock turns twelve Up until one day When you won’t see me Cause I’m giving a wish to myself Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true Can anybody get me tickets to the ball Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true Also, someone forgot to return her missing shoe Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true Whoa, could it be you Not naming any names, but if the shoe fits
6.
(Beware, beware there’s danger in the woods) (Beware, beware) Gotta watch out for strangers Our breadcrumbs are gone (Beware, beware) I’m on the lookout for danger Ooh, gingerbread What could go wrong (Crunch) My house
7.
Stepmom Queen Witch The Brothers Grimm Wanted to do us in Their stories are a little shady You can decide When you hear our side If they’re threatened by a strong lady Cause we’re not damsels in distress who Have a prince come to the rescue We don’t sing with the birds Or get dressed by a mouse If you’re a stepmom or a queen They say, I’ve heard she’s pretty mean If you’re a witch They eat your house This is not a villain song Cause we did nothing wrong Unless you count being strong No, we won’t apologize For being tough and wise We may have caused some upheaval But powerful is different than evil The Brothers Grimm thought I was sooo wicked For trying to keep Cinderella home from the ball But let me tell you something They did not see how messy her room was, OK There was a woodland creature infestation in there Yeah, and I once tried to give the Brothers Grimm an apple As a peace offering And they claimed it was poisoned Can you believe it I can, because one day I caught them snacking on my house And they called me a witch. You…are a witch. That’s beside the point! The Brothers Grimm That’s enough about them Cause we’re writing our own chapter It’s time you heard From us in our own words Baby, we control our ever after They judge the way we’re parenting ‘em And the way we rule the kingdom But their point of view is skewed They focus on our errors Missing shoes and magic mirrors Building houses out of food That one was a mistake This is not a villain song Cause we did nothing wrong Unless you count being strong No, we won’t apologize For being tough and wise We may have caused some upheaval But powerful is different than evil Our voices are loud We know how we come across But we stand proud And we’re gonna show you who’s boss This is not a villain song Cause we did nothing wrong Unless you count being strong No, we won’t apologize For being tough and wise Can’t wait to show you the sequel Cuz powerful is different than evil Hey, you wanna go snack on my house? You complained about that the whole song. It’s different among friends Ooooh
8.
I’m a lone wolf (Shy!) But I’ve never bitten That’s the reason why I will never fit in Runt of the litter, Not part of the pack The only pig I want Is a piggyback I wanna help old ladies Across the street Cuz grandma’s not a dish that I’d ever eat I howl at the moon, Barely make a peep Under this wolf clothing I’m really a sheep So I’ll huff And I’ll puff And I’ll blow… Some bubbles Little and good Little and good In a big, bad world Little and good In a big bad world If you see me, Please don’t be scared I won’t bare my fangs Cuz they’re barely there No need to cry wolf, Let me say it again I may be hungry But I’m vegetarian I’d like to help out All around the town Rebuilding houses That the wind blew down Building with straw Or building with sticks? I’ll help you test them out Til you switch to bricks So I’ll huff And I’ll puff And I’ll blow… Out the candles Little and good Little and good In a big, bad world Little and good In a big bad world Big eyes? (Not I) Big teeth? (Not me) Big bad? (No, I could never) Big nose? (No No) Big paws? (Naw aw) Big Bad? (Said no one ever) Cuz I huff And I puff And I blow your mind Little and good Little and good In a big, bad world Little and good In a big bad world Little and good in a big, bad world
9.
(Let down your hair, Rapunzel) (Let down your hair, Rapunzel) Oh, I just needed a haircut I just needed a haircut I just needed a haircut And now that I’ve cut all my hair If you visit me, you’re gonna have to start Taking the stairs
10.
Oh, hey man Hey man, what’s that book? Charmed, Prince Charming’s memoir Prince Charming? Well, it was the only one available When are they going to start writing about Normal people like us You know, you, me And the other people in the town? A story about you, me, and some of The other people in the town? I mean, it’s a big town There’s a lot of us This one goes out to all the townspeople Who don’t get the glory Don’t you let them bring you down, people We’ll get in the story I run a little bakery My bread is pretty good But I never build with gingerbread And leave it in the woods Even Old King Cole has told me That he likes the things I cook But making bagels and focaccia Hasn’t got me in a book I’m the farmer of this kingdom And I know just what you mean I’m growing plants with my green thumb And not because they’re magic beans I thought they’d write about me When a dragon squished my crop But my snap pea plants were flattened And my story got the chop No one ever puts us in the story I guess they think we’re both a little boring But don’t sleep on The people in the town Don’t sleep on the people, the people Don’t sleep on the people in the town Don’t sleep on the people, the people Don’t sleep on the people in the town Maybe we’ll get in the story If we’re working as a team We could start a farmers’ market Maybe that would cause a scene It might get the queen’s attention If we do a daring deed You mean harvesting my crops While I’m riding on a steed? Seems like all of our ideas so far Are mostly about food Do you think that we should villainize And get a little rude? Get our pitchforks and our torches And become an angry mob Or instead we’ll be Prince Charmings And become the town heartthrobs No one ever puts us in the story But we would like to join the repertory So don’t sleep on The people in the town Don’t sleep on the people, the people Don’t sleep on the people in the town Don’t sleep on the people, the people Don’t sleep on the people in the town Oh, I dream of the day I get to hear someone say, We need another point of view So townspeople, let’s hear from you It’s time for us to tell the whole story (What’s the story?) Cause no one ever puts us in the story But we can write our own, so don’t you worry No, don’t sleep on the people in the town Who says a protagonist has to wear a crown? Don’t sleep on the people in the town Our stories would have adjectives and verbs and even nouns Don’t sleep on the people in the town We can lift you up, even while we break it down We can lift you up, even while we break it down This one goes out to all the townspeople, who don’t get the glory Now that we have the dedication, do you want to keep writing the rest? Mmm, let’s see if Aesop’s available
11.
(Beware, beware) Gotta watch out for huntsmen But I’ve waited so long And I’d like to just once, man… Ooh, a grandma What could go wrong? (GULP) (Let me out of here)
12.
Once upon a time (Whoa) It seems our story’s at its close now (Wait a minute, wait a minute We want to hear just a little bit more) Finally it’s time (Whoa) For all to come And take a last bow (Wait a minute, wait a minute Does this mean we get an encore?) After every once upon Becomes the end The story still goes on So tell me, What comes after the story? Some days will be bad, But some will be the best Sometimes you need just A little more rest (I just needed a nap) Sometimes you’ll feel Like you’re lost in the woods Whether you’re big and you’re bad Or you’re little and good When the story ends (Whoa) You’ll feel it all again Through all the tears and the laughter (What’s the story?) When the story ends (Whoa) A new one starts and then Through good and through bad, Baby, you control your ever after So if there are days You don’t know what to do You could make all your own Wishes comes true (Could it be you?) Things might seem dark But they could become clearer By taking a look In the mirror (Ask me anything!) When the story ends (Whoa) You’ll feel it all again Through all the tears and the laughter (What’s the story?) When the story ends (Whoa) A new one starts and then Through good and through bad, Baby, you control your ever after Oh, if you’re ever feeling down Don’t sleep on the people in the town We don’t mean to get congratulatory But they finally put us in the story When the story ends (Whoa) You’ll feel it all again Through all the tears and the laughter (You’re the story) When the story ends (Whoa) A new one starts and then Through good and through bad, Baby, you control your ever after Can we listen to this again? Once upon a time (Whoa)

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released May 5, 2023

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Tara Trudel Los Angeles, California

Tara Trudel's work has been seen in SXSW, Amazon Prime, Sony’s Voces Nuevas, and Vulture’s Best Comedy Shorts of the Year. She's performed as a Musical Director with the Second City Touring Company and as a teaching artist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where she performed with Yo-Yo Ma. Tara also writes theme songs for children's books, including Amy Krouse Rosenthal's UNI THE UNICORN. . ... more

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