Butterfly
嚎腞ㄈ惩产MARIAH CAREY Lyrics


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When you love someone so deeply
They become your life
It's easy to succumb to overwhelming fears inside
Blindly I imagined I could
Keep you under glass
Now I understand to hold you
I must open up my hands
And watch you rise

Spread your wings and prepare to fly
For you have become a butterfly, oh
Fly abandonedly into the sun
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
So spread your wings and fly
Butterfly

I have learned that beauty
Has to flourish in the light
Wild horses run unbridled
Or their spirit dies
You have given me the courage
To be all that I can
And I truly feel your heart will
Lead you back to me when you're
Ready to land

Spread your wings and prepare to fly
For you have become a butterfly, oh
Fly abandonedly into the sun
If you should return to me
We truly were ment to be
So spread your wings and fly
Butterfly, butterfly

I can't pretend these tears
Aren't over flowing steadily
I can't prevent this hurt from
Almost overtaking me
But I will stand and say goodbye
For you'll never be mine
Until you know the way it feels to fly

Spread your wings and prepare to fly
For you have become a butterfly, oh
Fly abandonedly into the sun
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
So spread your wings and fly
Butterfly

Spread your wings and prepare to fly
For you have become a butterfly, oh
Fly abandonedly into the sun
If you should return to me
We truly were meant to be
So spread your wings and fly
Butterfly

So flutter through the sky
Butterfly
Fly




Spread your wings and fly
Butterfly

Overall Meaning

The song "Butterfly" by Mariah Carey is a heartfelt ballad about learning to let go of someone you deeply love in order to let them grow and flourish on their own. The lyrics are written from the perspective of someone reflecting on a relationship with a person who has become an essential part of their life, to the point where the singer feels that they could not live without them. However, as the song progresses, the singer realizes that they can't keep their loved one trapped or restrained, and that they must set them free to achieve their full potential in life. The chorus of the song emphasizes the overall theme of letting go, with the butterfly metaphor symbolizing transformation, growth, and freedom.


The lyrics to "Butterfly" are powerful in their honesty and vulnerability, as Mariah Carey sings about her experience of letting go of someone she loves. The verses are introspective and contemplative, with Carey acknowledging her own shortcomings and fears. She recognizes that, in order to truly love someone, you have to be willing to take risks and face the possibility of losing them. The use of imagery is also powerful, as she compares her loved one to a butterfly ready to spread its wings, encouraging them to embrace their own journey and destiny.


Overall, "Butterfly" is a beautiful song that speaks to the human experience of love, growth, and loss. Its lyrics encourage listeners to embrace change and have the courage to let go of the people and things we love most in order to allow them to reach their full potential.


Line by Line Meaning

When you love someone so deeply They become your life It's easy to succumb to overwhelming fears inside
When you love someone deeply, they become a part of you. However, this also means that fear can easily take over and cause overwhelming emotions.


Blindly I imagined I could Keep you under glass Now I understand to hold you I must open up my hands And watch you rise
I used to think that holding onto you and keeping you safe was the right thing to do. Now, I realize that to truly love you, I must let you go and watch you soar.


Spread your wings and prepare to fly For you have become a butterfly, oh Fly abandonedly into the sun If you should return to me We truly were meant to be So spread your wings and fly Butterfly
It's time for you to spread your wings and go out into the world, just like a butterfly. If fate brings you back to me, then we were always meant to be together.


I have learned that beauty Has to flourish in the light Wild horses run unbridled Or their spirit dies You have given me the courage To be all that I can And I truly feel your heart will Lead you back to me when you're Ready to land
I've learned that beauty needs to be seen and shared with the world, just like wild horses need to run free. You've given me the strength to be my true self, and I believe that when the time is right, you will come back to me.


I can't pretend these tears Aren't over flowing steadily I can't prevent this hurt from Almost overtaking me But I will stand and say goodbye For you'll never be mine Until you know the way it feels to fly
As much as it hurts, I can't pretend that I'm not crying and won't be hurting for a while. But I'll say goodbye because you'll never truly belong to me until you experience the freedom of flying.


So flutter through the sky Butterfly Fly Spread your wings and fly Butterfly
Go and explore, dear butterfly. Fly high and far. Spread your wings and enjoy the journey.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WALTER AFANASIEFF, MARIAH CAREY

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This song is legendary..

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I just listened to Pretty Little Ditty then came here

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@Priya08273

This song reminds me of times that we were all the most alive and today the world really sucks compared to this time.

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jokes on you, i was dead inside when i first heard it but i just didnt realise.

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Pretty Little Ditty❤️‍🔥

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