Butterfly
(HD) Mariah Carey Lyrics
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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
The song "Butterfly" by Mariah Carey is a powerful ballad about learning to let go of a loved one and allowing them to fly free, even if it means they may never return. The lyrics suggest that true love requires letting go of fear and control, and trusting in the power of love to bring two people back together if they are meant to be. The metaphor of a butterfly is used throughout the song to represent the transformation of love and the freedom that comes with letting go.
The first verse sets up the theme of the song, which is about the difficulty of letting go of someone you deeply love. The second verse suggests that true beauty requires freedom and allowing oneself to flourish, much like a wild horse running free. The pre-chorus expresses the singer's belief that her loved one will return to her when the time is right, and the chorus encourages the loved one to spread their wings and fly free like a butterfly. The bridge of the song is particularly emotional, as the singer acknowledges her sadness and grief but ultimately chooses to say goodbye and move on.
In summary, "Butterfly" is a song about the power of love and the importance of letting go when necessary. The lyrics are a poignant reminder that sometimes the greatest act of love is to allow someone to be free, even if it means they may never return.
Line by Line Meaning
When you love someone so deeply
They become your life
It's easy to succumb to overwhelming fears inside
Loving someone deeply might lead to worries about losing them
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
Trying to protect someone can hold them back, and it’s better to let them go and grow
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
Encouraging someone to pursue their dreams, even if it means leaving, and if they come back, it's meant to be
I have learned that beauty
Has to flourish in the light
Wild horses run unbridled
Or their spirit dies
True beauty can only thrive when it’s allowed to be seen and experienced fully
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
Encouragement to be the best version of oneself, and faith in the possibility of a reunion
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
Admitting the pain of letting go, but also acknowledging that one cannot possess and restrict someone's freedom to reach their potential
So flutter through the sky
Butterfly
Fly
Spread your wings and fly
Butterfly
Final encouragement to embrace freedom and fly, pursuing the highest potential
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Songtrust Ave
Written by: WALTER AFANASIEFF, MARIAH CAREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@uaintseememaaan8901
The older you get, the more personal this song becomes. Damn, this song is a masterpiece.
@carlovincent
Dear Kids, there was a time when we had to wait for Mimi's music videos to be played on a channel called MTV.
@dimitrisspan276
SO TRUE !!!
AND NOW Mtv BECAME TOTALY TRASH AND GARBAGE WITH EMPTY REALITIES
@idriveanywhere
And VH-1
@growingivy695
Those were the days
@panjirohadi8982
Yeah me too so sad
@Star235a
And had a tape recorder ready
@DIYROBOTS
Revisiting this song because of Miley Cyrus mentioned Butterfly song from Mariah in 2024 Grammy night, cheers!
@peternagy3942
Thanks to Miley to refer Mariah's butterfly. ❤
@Barbieplaysgamez
Am I the only one who thinks this is the most beautiful song she has ever made? Whenever I hear her voice in this song it makes me cry knowing all of the pain she was once in.