Butterflies
4i Lyrics
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Kacey Musgraves
I was just coastin'
Never really goin anywhere
Caught up in a web I was gettin kinda used to stayin' there
And out of the blue
I fell for you
Now you're lifting me up, instead of holding me down
Stealing my heart instead of stealing my crown
Untangled all the strings round my wings that were tied
I didn't know him and I didn't know me
Cloud nine was always out of reach
Now I remember what it feels like to fly
You give me butterflies
Kiss full of color makes me wonder where you've always been
I was hiding in doubt till you brought me out of my chrysalis
And I came out new
All because of you
Now you're lifting me up instead of holding me down
Stealing my heart instead of stealing my crown
Untangled all the strings round my wings that were tied
I didn't know him and I didn't know me
Cloud nine was always out of reach
Now I remember what it feels like to fly
You give me butterflies, yeah
You give me butterflies
Now you're lifting me up instead of holding me down
You're taking my hand instead of taking my crown
Untangled all the strings round my wings that were tied
I didn't know him and I didn't know me
Cloud nine was always out of reach
Now I remember what it feels like to fly
You give me butterflies
You give me butterflies
Ooh, ooh, mhm
In "Butterflies" by Kacey Musgraves, the lyrics describe a transformation that comes from finding real love. The opening lines of the song depict the singer as feeling stagnant and caught up in her own web of fear and doubt. However, after she falls in love, she blossoms into a more confident version of herself. The chorus of the song celebrates her new-found freedom and joy with the image of butterflies, which represent a profound transformation in nature.
As the verse develops, the lyrics describe how the love interest has untangled all the strings on the singer's wings that were once tied down. This metaphorical imagery suggests that the singer feels that she has been freed from something that was constraining her. Instead of feeling held back by the world, the singer now experiences the feeling of flying. The song highlights the power of letting oneself be vulnerable and open to love and how it can have a transformative effect on one's life.
In essence, "Butterflies" can be interpreted as a song about finding love, breaking free from one's fears and insecurities, and transforming into a better version of oneself. The song's uptempo melody and catchy lyrics make it a joyous celebration of love and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just coastin'
I was stagnant in my life, not making any progress
Never really goin anywhere
I wasn't moving forward or achieving anything significant
Caught up in a web I was gettin kinda used to stayin' there
I was stuck in a negative pattern of behavior that became comfortable for me
And out of the blue, I fell for you
Suddenly and unexpectedly, I developed feelings for you
Now you're lifting me up, instead of holding me down
You're helping me achieve my goals and lifting my spirit, rather than bringing me down or hindering me
Stealing my heart instead of stealing my crown
Rather than trying to beat me or take away my successes, you're winning my heart and supporting me
Untangled all the strings round my wings that were tied
You've helped me overcome the obstacles that were holding me back or repressing my potential
I didn't know him and I didn't know me
I was lost and unsure of myself and any potential partners, until I met you
Cloud nine was always out of reach
I felt I could never truly be happy or fulfilled before I met you
Now I remember what it feels like to fly
You've helped me recapture my sense of joy, freedom, and potential
You give me butterflies
You make me excited and happy like nothing else can
Kiss full of color makes me wonder where you've always been
Your approach to love and attraction is so vibrant and refreshing, it seems like you must be a rare gem
I was hiding in doubt till you brought me out of my chrysalis
I was keeping myself in a cocoon of insecurity and uncertainty, until you helped me break free and reveal my true self
And I came out new, All because of you
I became a better and more fulfilled version of myself, thanks to your influence and support
You're taking my hand instead of taking my crown
You're partnering with me and lifting me up, not competing with me or trying to take away my successes
Ooh, ooh, mhm
Vocalizations that further communicate happiness and excitement
Writer(s): 4i
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.