The song is noted for its high-energy violin "hook," which was central to its success.

"Fairytale" is famously inspired by both a real-life relationship and Scandinavian mythology. Rybak wrote the song about his ex-girlfriend, Ingrid Berg Mehus, whom he met at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo.

: Composed in D minor , it follows a "folk-pop" chord progression (Dm, Gm, Bb, A) that builds tension through louder dynamics in the chorus. Historical Impact and Record-Breaking Win