Butterflies
África Lyrics
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Hurts like breaking a nail
That's why i have a song
A story to tell
About a golden girl
A boy
And a knife
This no fairytale
You girl
A snake in disguise
So fake but so nice
You a trophy
You a prize
You're a queen
You will rise
A snake in disguise
So fake but so nice
Pay attention
Think twice
Lana, Tay
Just take their advice
Caterpillars turned into butterflies
Butterflies turned into bees
Now i know all the madness
The pain
The poison they bring
'Cause they like to sting
Of course i couldn't be more than just
A hopeless romantic
Pretty and dramatic
Unique and excentric
But you
Also you
And you
Couldn't be
Lucky enough to have met
Somebody like me
WOO
A snake in disguise
So fake but so nice
You a trophy
You a prize
You're a queen
You will rise
A snake in disguise
So fake but so nice
Pay attention
Think twice
Lana, Tay
Just take their advice
Uh uhhhhh
Ah ahhhh
No, no
(Caterpillars turned into butterflies
Then butterflies turned
Into bees)
To all ex boyfriends
This ain't about you
The world does NOT
Revolve around you
This goes to all of you
Who don't feel like enough
Enough
Enough
You're strong as el
Powerful like hell
You're a special girl
And you can really tell
This no fairytale
'Bout no boy
No knife
This a real life story
('Bout a girl who can finally
Love herself)
One, two, three, four
Caterpillars turned into butterflies
Butterflies turned into bees
Now i know all the madness
The pain
The poison they bring
'Cause they like to sting
Oh ohh oh oh ohhh
Oh ohh oh oh ohh
Cham-cham-champán
Oh ohh oh oh ohh
Oh ohh oh oh ohh
The lyrics of África's song "Butterflies" depict a personal story of growth, self-discovery, and empowerment. The opening lines describe the singer's slow progress in life, feeling as slow as a snail and the pain of setbacks symbolized by breaking a nail. However, the singer finds solace and healing in music, using it as a means to tell their story. They proceed to introduce the central characters, a golden girl, a boy, and a knife, emphasizing that this is not a fairytale but a real-life narrative that is ready to be shared.
The song then shifts its focus to a person who is described as a snake in disguise, someone who is fake but seemingly nice. The singer warns against falling for their charm and advises paying attention and thinking twice. As they mention Lana and Tay, possibly referring to Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift, they suggest taking their advice, which could be a reflection of their own experiences with toxic relationships.
The chorus, "Caterpillars turned into butterflies, butterflies turned into bees," metaphorically represents personal growth and transformation. The singer reflects on the pain and poison that some people bring, comparing it to the sting of a bee. They express their realization that they couldn't be more than just a hopeless romantic, emphasizing their uniqueness and eccentricity. They also acknowledge those who couldn't appreciate someone like them, highlighting their self-worth.
In the bridge, the song takes a different direction by addressing ex-boyfriends and asserting that the song is not about them. The singer delivers an empowering message to all those who don't feel like they're enough, reminding them of their strength and power. This part serves as an anthem for self-love and self-acceptance.
Overall, "Butterflies" is a personal journey of growth, self-realization, and empowerment. It explores themes of toxic relationships, personal transformation, and the importance of loving oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow as a snail
Moving at a sluggish pace
Hurts like breaking a nail
Causes emotional pain similar to physical pain
That's why i have a song
Expressing emotions and experiences through music
A story to tell
Narrating personal experiences
About a golden girl
About a special and valuable girl
A boy
Referring to a male individual
And a knife
Symbolizing danger or harm
This no fairytale
Not a fictional and idealized story
I've some tea to spill
I have some gossip or secrets to share
You girl
Referring to a female individual
A snake in disguise
Someone pretending to be trustworthy but is deceitful
So fake but so nice
Presenting a pleasant facade despite being insincere
You a trophy
You are considered an object of great value or achievement
You a prize
You are something highly desirable or sought after
You're a queen
You possess power, beauty, and authority
You will rise
You will overcome challenges and succeed
Pay attention
Be attentive and cautious
Think twice
Consider the consequences before making a decision
Lana, Tay
Referring to Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift, suggesting their advice is valuable
Just take their advice
Follow the guidance they offer
Caterpillars turned into butterflies
Transformation and growth from a less developed state to a more beautiful and mature state
Butterflies turned into bees
Further evolution or change into another form
Now i know all the madness
Understanding the chaos and confusion
The pain
Experiencing emotional suffering
The poison they bring
The harm or negativity they bring into one's life
'Cause they like to sting
Because they enjoy causing pain or harm
Of course i couldn't be more than just
Acknowledging limitations or not meeting certain expectations
A hopeless romantic
Someone who holds idealized notions of love despite setbacks
Pretty and dramatic
Having an attractive and emotionally intense persona
Unique and eccentric
Possessing distinctive qualities and unconventional behavior
But you
Referring to another person
Also you
Addressing a different individual
And you
Referring to yet another person
Couldn't be
Unable to match or compare to
Lucky enough to have met
Not fortunate to have encountered
Somebody like me
Someone with my unique qualities or characteristics
You're a strong as el
You possess immense strength
Powerful like hell
Having great power and influence
You're a special girl
You are exceptional and extraordinary
And you can really tell
It is evident and obvious
This no fairytale
This is not a fictional and idealized story
'Bout no boy
Not centered around a romantic partner
No knife
No symbol of danger or harm
This a real life story
Telling a narrative rooted in reality
('Bout a girl who can finally love herself)
Regarding a girl who has learned to value and accept herself
To all ex boyfriends
Addressing past romantic partners
This ain't about you
The focus is not on you
The world does NOT revolve around you
Emphasizing that the world does not prioritize or solely revolve around a specific person
This goes to all of you
Directed to all individuals being mentioned
Who don't feel like enough
Those who lack a sense of self-worth or adequacy
Enough
A repeated affirmation of self-value
You're strong as el
You possess immense strength
Powerful like hell
Having great power and influence
You're a special girl
You are exceptional and extraordinary
And you can really tell
It is evident and obvious
This no fairytale
This is not a fictional and idealized story
'Bout no boy
Not centered around a romantic partner
No knife
No symbol of danger or harm
This a real life story
Telling a narrative rooted in reality
('Bout a girl who can finally love herself)
Regarding a girl who has learned to value and accept herself
Caterpillars turned into butterflies
Transformation and growth from a less developed state to a more beautiful and mature state
Butterflies turned into bees
Further evolution or change into another form
Now i know all the madness
Understanding the chaos and confusion
The pain
Experiencing emotional suffering
The poison they bring
The harm or negativity they bring into one's life
'Cause they like to sting
Because they enjoy causing pain or harm
Cham-cham-champán
Onomatopoeic sound, possibly representing celebration or enjoyment
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: África De Porras, África De Porras Estévez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
América Cabuto
Increíble talento oculto 😍 esperemos que siga oculto
Eva Burton
Lo que escucho en mi paralisis del sueño
Javiisesmaaa
Me puse esta canción de alarma y me despierto antes para no escucharla
cat
gracias, ya tengo el abdomen plano !!! 😻😻
😻😻
BPZ
THIS IS FIRE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pls extinguish it now🧯🧯🧯
Pau 💗
A ver, no es una cancion de locos, pero hay q entender q está empezando y la ha hecho ella sola con 15 años, tampoco hay que esperarse demasiado, pero es su primera canción y seguro q mejorará. Mi consejo (como cantante de un coro en primera voz) es que intentes conseguir un beat que se complemente mejor con tu voz y también compaginar mejor las voces superpuestas como por ejemplo entonarlas mejor, aparte de afinar mucho. Puedes buscar muchos ejercicios para tu voz con acompañamiento de piano para mejorar tu entonación.
No es hate, espero que esto solo te ayude en tu carrera! ♡
Mencía
Voy a necesitar los lyrics de esta masterpiece.
t-bone
la mejor parte d esta cancion es cuando termina
userridk
admiro un monton a esta chavala porque empezo de 0 y ahi se ha quedao 🤩🤩
Dylan Del Río
En términos de dar notas no diste ninguna y eso también es un logro!!
Sin duda tienes un talento oculto, mejor mantenlo oculto!!!!!