Cinderella by America is a song that explores themes of longing, love, and unfulfilled dreams. The lyrics tell the story of a man reflecting on a past relationship and his lingering feelings of regret and nostalgia. He compares his lost love to Cinderella, symbolizing how magical and fleeting the relationship felt. Key themes in the song include the passage of time, the pain of lost love, and the idea of romanticizing the past. Particularly poignant moments include the imagery of Cinderella slipping away and the emotional weight of remembering cherished memories that can no longer be relived.