Butterfly
杰森 玛耶兹Jason Mraz Lyrics
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I'm your pole and all you're wearing is your shoes
You got soul, you know what to do to turn me on until I write a song about you
And you have your own engaging style
And you've got the knack to vivify
And you make my slacks a little tight
You may unfasten them if you like
But you don't fold, you don't fade
You got everything you need, especially me
Sister, you've got it all
You make the call to make my day
In your message say my name
Your talk is all the talk
Sister, you've got it all
You got it all
Curl your upper lip up and let me look around and
Ride your tongue along your bottom lip then bite down and
Bend your back and ask those hips if I can touch
'Cause they're the perfect jumping off point
Getting closer to your butterfly
Will you float on by?
Oh, kiss me with your eyelashes tonight
Or Eskimo, your nose real close to mine
And let's mood the lights and finally make it right
But you don't fold, you don't fade
You got everything you need, especially me
Sister, you've got it all
You make the call to make my day
In your message say my name
Your talk is all the talk
Sister, you've got it all
You got it all, you got it all, you got it all
You got it all, you got it all, you got it all
You got it all, woo, hey baby, uh
You've got it all
Doll, I need to see you pull your knee socks up
Let me feel you upside down, slide in, slide out
Slide over here, climb into my mouth now child
Butterfly, well, you landed on my mind
Damn right, you landed on my ear and then you crawled inside
And now I see you perfectly behind closed eyes
I want to fly with you and I don't want to lie to you
'Cause I, 'cause I can't recall a better day
So I'm coming to shine on the occasion
You're an open-minded lady, you've got it all
And I never forget a face
Except for maybe my own, I have my days
And let's face the fact here
It's you who's got it all
You know that fortune favors the brave
Well, let me get paid while I make your breakfast
The rest is up to you, you make the call
You make the call to make my day
In your message say my name
Your talk is all the talk
Sister, you've got it all
I can't recall a better day
So I'm coming to shine on the occasion
Hey sophisticated lady, oh, you got it all
You got it all, you got it all
You got it all, you got it all, you got it all
You got it all, you got it all, you got it all
You got it all, hey! You got it all, woo
You got it all, hey
You got it all
Butterfly, baby, well, you got it all
The song Butterfly by Jason Mraz is a playful and flirtatious tune that is about a woman who has got it all. The singer is imagining dancing with this woman and describes her engagement style that is enough to vivify and makes his slacks a little tight. The woman he is referring to has the power to turn him on until he writes a song about her. The lyrics include suggestive language, such as "Curl your upper lip up and let me look around" and "Ride your tongue along your bottom lip then bite down".
Later in the song, the singer wants to get closer to the woman's butterfly, as if referencing her innermost desires. He wants to kiss her and feel her close to him, and he mentions her knee socks and suggests sliding in and out of her mouth. Despite the flirtatious lyrics, the song is ultimately about praising the woman's confidence and alluring persona.
Interesting facts about the song Butterfly include that it was released on Jason Mraz's third studio album, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." in 2008. Mraz wrote the song with the album's producer, Martin Terefe, and Half-Italian, Half-Filipino singer and songwriter, Natascha Bessez. The song appears to be a tribute to the hip-hop duo, Eric B. & Rakim, as Mraz repeats the line "you got it all" seven times, which is the same number of times Rakim says this in their 1987 hit, "Paid In Full."
Butterfly was not released as a single, but it still managed to chart in various countries, including America, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In Ireland, it reached number 32; the song also peaked at number 47 on the UK Singles Chart. The song has been covered by several artists, including J Rice, Amanda Fondell, and Patricia van Haastrecht. The chords used in Butterfly include D, D/F#, G, A, Bm, Em, and F#m7.
In conclusion, Butterfly by Jason Mraz is a flirtatious, yet playful song that praises the confidence and alluring persona of a woman. The lyrics contain suggestive language, but the overall message is about the woman having what it takes to turn heads and turn on the singer. The song's catchy tune and upbeat tempo have made it a popular choice for those wanting a light-hearted, feel-good song to dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm taking a moment just imagining that I'm dancing with you
I am picturing dancing with you and enjoying this moment together.
I'm your pole and all you're wearing is your shoes
You are using me as a support to dance and you are barely wearing anything.
You got soul, you know what to do to turn me on until I write a song about you
You have charisma and know how to excite me enough to write a song about you.
And you have your own engaging style
You have a unique and captivating way about you.
And you've got the knack to vivify
You have a special ability to bring things to life.
And you make my slacks a little tight
You have an effect on me that is causing me to physically respond.
You may unfasten them if you like
You have permission to take off my pants if you want to.
That's if you crash and spend the night
This is only if you stay over with me.
But you don't fold, you don't fade
You are resilient and do not give up easily.
You got everything you need, especially me
You have everything that you need, but I am the missing piece to complete you.
Sister, you've got it all
You have everything you need, and more.
You make the call to make my day
You have the ability to brighten up my day with a simple phone call.
In your message say my name
In your message to me, mention my name to let me know it's from you.
Your talk is all the talk
Your words have a significant impact on me and are all that I want to hear.
Curl your upper lip up and let me look around
Smile and let me admire your face.
Ride your tongue along your bottom lip then bite down
Sensually move your tongue across your lips and then bite them.
Bend your back and ask those hips if I can touch
Arch your back and tantalize me with your hips, teasing me if I can touch you.
'Cause they're the perfect jumping off point
Your hips are the perfect place to start our intimate encounter.
Getting closer to your butterfly
I am getting closer to exploring your intimate area.
Will you float on by?
Can we take our relationship to the next level and let go together?
Oh, kiss me with your eyelashes tonight
Be gentle with me and kiss me softly with your eyelashes tonight.
Or Eskimo, your nose real close to mine
Sleep close to me with our noses touching like Eskimos do.
And let's mood the lights and finally make it right
Let's set the mood with dimmed lights and make things right between us.
Butterfly, well, you landed on my mind
You have captivated my thoughts and are always on my mind.
Damn right, you landed on my ear and then you crawled inside
You have not only taken over my thoughts but also my heart.
And now I see you perfectly behind closed eyes
I can envision you vividly even when I close my eyes.
I want to fly with you and I don't want to lie to you
I want to experience new things and have an authentic relationship with you.
'Cause I, 'cause I can't recall a better day
I can't remember a better day than the one that I am spending with you.
So I'm coming to shine on the occasion
I am coming to be the light and make our time together special.
You're an open-minded lady, you've got it all
You are receptive to new experiences and have everything that you need.
And I never forget a face
I have a good memory for faces and will always remember yours.
Except for maybe my own, I have my days
Sometimes I forget what I look like, but that is rare.
And let's face the fact here
Let's acknowledge the truth here.
It's you who's got it all
You are the one who has everything, and I am lucky to have you.
You know that fortune favors the brave
You are not afraid to take risks and know that bravery is rewarded.
Well, let me get paid while I make your breakfast
I will earn my keep by making you breakfast.
The rest is up to you, you make the call
After breakfast, it's up to you to decide what happens next - you have the power.
Hey sophisticated lady, oh, you got it all
You are an elegant and refined woman who has everything she needs.
You got it all, you got it all
You have everything you need, and more.
You got it all, hey baby, uh
You have everything you need, and I am lucky to be a part of it.
You've got it all, Butterfly, baby, well, you got it all
You have everything you need, including a unique and captivating personality, and I am lucky to have you in my life.
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