Butterfly
Crazy Town Lyrics


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Come my lady
Come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady
Come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby

Such a sexy, sexy pretty little thing
Fierce nipple pierce, you got me sprung with your tongue ring
And I ain't gonna lie 'cause your loving gets me high
So to keep you by my side, there's nothing that I won't try
Butterflies in her eyes and the looks to kill
Time is passing, I'm asking could this be real?
'Cause I can't sleep, I can't hold still
The only thing I really know is she got sex appeal
I can feel, too much is never enough
You're always there to lift me up
When these times get rough, I was lost, now I'm found
Ever since you've been around
You're the women that I want
So yo, I'm putting it down

Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy

I don't deserve you unless it's some kind of hidden message
To show me life is precious
Then I guess it's true
But to tell truth, I really never knew
'Til I met you, see, I was lost and confused
Twisted and used up
Knew a better life existed but thought that I missed it
My lifestyle's wild, I was living like a wild child
Trapped on a short leash, paroled in police files
So yo, what's happening now?
I see the sun breaking down into dark clouds
And a vision of you standing out in a crowd, so

Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy

Hey sugar mama, come and dance with me
The smartest thing you ever did was take a chance with me
Whatever tickles your fancy
Girl, it's me and you like Sid and Nancy
So sexy, almost evil talkin' 'bout butterflies in my head
I used to think that happy endings were only in the books I read but
You made me feel alive when I was almost dead
You filled that empty space with the love I used to chase
And as far as I can see, it don't get better than this
So butterfly, here is a song and it's sealed with a kiss
And a thank you miss

Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me
So come and dance with me
Uh-huh, uh-huh

Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy

Come and dance with me (yeah)
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me (yeah)
Come and dance with me
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Come and dance with me (yeah)
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me (yeah)
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me




Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Crazy Town's "Butterfly" depict a man's infatuation with a woman who he describes as a "sexy, sexy pretty little thing." He is captivated by her looks, specifically her nipple piercings and tongue ring, and her ability to make him feel high and alive. Although he admits to living a wild and confused lifestyle, he believes that he has found a better life with her by his side. He compares their relationship to the infamous couple Sid and Nancy and acknowledges that she has filled a void he used to chase with love. The chorus repeats the words "Come my lady, you're my butterfly, sugar baby" and a request for her to dance with him.


The song has sparked controversy and debate over its lyrics and meaning. Some criticize the objectification and fetishization of the woman, while others argue that it depicts a consensual and mutually satisfying sexual relationship. It has also been interpreted as a commentary on drug addiction and recovery, with the lyrics "You made me feel alive when I was almost dead" referring to the transformative power of love.


Overall, "Butterfly" is a catchy and memorable song that blends elements of rock, hip hop, and pop. It reached the top of the charts in multiple countries and remains a popular nostalgic throwback for many.


Line by Line Meaning

Come my lady
Invitation to a woman to join the singer


Come-come my lady
Repetition of the invitation to emphasize the importance of the woman's presence


You're my butterfly, sugar baby
The woman is special and captivates the singer’s attention


Such a sexy, sexy pretty little thing
The woman is attractive and desirable


Fierce nipple pierce, you got me sprung with your tongue ring
The woman's physical appearance and assets have an effect on the singer


And I ain't gonna lie 'cause your loving gets me high
The singer is transparent about how the woman's love affects him


So to keep you by my side, there's nothing that I won't try
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the woman by his side


Butterflies in her eyes and the looks to kill
The woman is innocent and charming, but also dangerously seductive


Time is passing, I'm asking could this be real?
The singer is questioning whether his attraction to the woman is genuine, or just a fleeting infatuation


'Cause I can't sleep, I can't hold still
The singer is deeply affected by his attraction to the woman, and can't find peace


The only thing I really know is she got sex appeal
The woman's sexual attractiveness is a defining characteristic for the singer


I can feel, too much is never enough
The singer is overwhelmed by his attraction to the woman


You're always there to lift me up
The woman is a source of emotional support for the singer


When these times get rough, I was lost, now I'm found
The woman has helped the singer through difficult and confusing times


Ever since you've been around
The woman's presence has had a significant impact on the singer


You're the women that I want
The singer is deeply invested in pursuing a relationship with the woman


So yo, I'm putting it down
The singer is determined to take action towards making the relationship happen


I don't deserve you unless it's some kind of hidden message
The singer feels unworthy of the woman's affections, and wonders if there's a deeper meaning behind their connection


To show me life is precious
The woman has given the singer a renewed appreciation for the value of life


Then I guess it's true
The singer is acknowledging the possibility that the woman is a symbol for a greater truth


But to tell truth, I really never knew
The singer was unaware of the greater truth before meeting the woman


Twisted and used up
The singer has been damaged and exploited in the past


Knew a better life existed but thought that I missed it
The singer had given up hope of ever finding a better life


My lifestyle's wild, I was living like a wild child
The singer's previous lifestyle was reckless and unfulfilling


Trapped on a short leash, paroled in police files
The singer felt constricted and controlled by authority figures


So yo, what's happening now?
The singer is reflecting on the changes that the woman has brought into his life


I see the sun breaking down into dark clouds
The singer feels a sense of foreboding in the midst of his newfound happiness


And a vision of you standing out in a crowd, so
The singer is focused on the woman as an individual, rather than just part of a crowd


Hey sugar mama, come and dance with me
The singer is making another romantic gesture towards the woman


The smartest thing you ever did was take a chance with me
The singer is acknowledging the woman's intelligence and bravery for giving him a chance


Whatever tickles your fancy
The singer is willing to accommodate the woman's interests and desires


Girl, it's me and you like Sid and Nancy
The singer is drawing a comparison between him and the woman and the famously passionate but troubled couple Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen


So sexy, almost evil talkin' 'bout butterflies in my head
The singer is captivated by the woman's sexuality, even if it borders on being dangerous


I used to think that happy endings were only in the books I read but
The singer previously believed that happy endings were rare and unrealistic


You made me feel alive when I was almost dead
The woman has given the singer a renewed sense of purpose and energy


You filled that empty space with the love I used to chase
The woman has given the singer a sense of fulfillment that he previously sought in other romantic relationships


And as far as I can see, it don't get better than this
The singer is deeply satisfied with his relationship with the woman


So butterfly, here is a song and it's sealed with a kiss
The singer is expressing his love for the woman with a song and a kiss


And a thank you miss
The singer is expressing gratitude towards the woman for entering his life


Come and dance with me
The singer is once again inviting the woman to participate in a romantic moment




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Brett Mazur, Chad Smith, Michael 'Flea' Balzary, John Frusciante, Seth Binzer

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@jhaber.2024..

Who’s here in 2024?!✨ 🦋

@angelacox8322

🖐 though I prefer the hardrock version WORLDS 🌎 better!

@barlifeRED

🖐️

@jasminedavis7336

Me toooooooooooo

@streetsmart.69

This song is legendary..

@jlambo6248

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.

@selcuk1479

beginning of 2000s were the best times. internet wasnt this wild and fake, social media was about sharing life experiences not for show off.

@SonicWavePassengerMusic

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

@ViniciusMenezes-ro9iq

Pretty Little Ditty❤️‍🔥

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