Little Paper Doll

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

Lyrics Esther Portes aka Ishtar Music Esther Portes aka Ishtar
Producer Esther Portes aka Ishtar Publisher Draupnir Publishing
Performance Esther Portes aka Ishtar Label Independent

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