If I Glittered is a song performed by Strawberry Shortcake from "The Play's the Thing" of the 2003 Strawberry Shortcake series. In the song, Strawberry, portraying the role of Cinderella, is pondering whether or not she would be happier if she put on a fancy façade, with clean clothes and polished shoes. She wonders if she would be more confident and bold if she was sparkling, and if the world would finally see her for who she truly is. She yearns to be all dressed up and go to the ball, catch the eye of the handsome prince, and finally dance and have some fun. Ultimately, she hopes that if she glitters, the world will notice her and recognize that there is so much more to her than meets the eye.
This song highlights the idea that appearances can be deceiving, and that sometimes people need to step out of their comfort zones and become more outwardly expressive in order to truly be seen and appreciated. This is a common theme in many Strawberry Shortcake episodes and songs, as she encourages children to be themselves and show their true colors.
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Strawberry Shortcake:
If my clothes were nice
Not just nice but clean
If my shoes were polished
Like you've never seen
Would I be as happy
As a shiny clam
Cause the world would see me
As I really am
If I glittered
Would I be as good as gold
If I sparkled
Wouldn't I feel bold
What if the side of me would never hide
The pretty me that's left inside
If I glittered
I can see myself
With no cares at all
'Cause I'm all done up
And goin' to the ball
And on my lovely gown
The moonlight shines and glints
Till it catches the eye
Of the handsome prince
If I glitter
Then I'll get to dance
If I sparkle
Fun will have a chance
Now my outside shows what's in my heart
Just little me who wants her life to start
If I glitter
If I glitter
And if I shined, they'd really see
That there was so much more to me
Orange Blossom and Ginger Snap:
She's nothing, and she'll always be
Strawberry Shortcake:
If I glittered
If I glittered