"Paper Bag" explores a desire for love and acceptance in the face of rejection and disappointment. The narrator begins the song by daydreaming of an unattainable boy, only to have their hopes dashed when the "dove of hope" turns out to be nothing more than a paper bag. The chorus reflects the narrator's emotional struggle between wanting the boy and knowing that their wounded heart can't handle the emotional pain of further rejection. Despite their own self-doubt, the narrator is still willing to try and take a chance on love, knowing that it might be t… read more
"Paper Bag" explores a desire for love and acceptance in the face of rejection and disappointment. The narrator begins the song by daydream… read more
"Paper Bag" explores a desire for love and acceptance in the face of rejection and disappointment. The narrator begins the song by daydreaming of an unattainable boy, only to h… read more
Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart (born September 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her songwriting and has released five albums between 1996 and 2020, all of which reached the top 20 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. As of 2021, she has sold over 15 million records worldwide. Apple has received several awards, including three Grammy Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and a Billboard Music Video Award. Apple is the youngest daughter of actor Brandon Maggart and was born in New York City. She was raised between her mother's home in New York and her father… read more
Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart (born September 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her songwriting and has released five albums between 1996 and 2020, all of which reac… read more
Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart (born September 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her songwriting and has released five albums between 1996 and 2020, all of which reached the top 20 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart… read more