Butterfly Song
Andy Stochansky Lyrics

The lyrics to Andy Stochansky’s Butterfly Song are a metaphorical journey of two people’s intimacy in a room. The song starts with the female protagonist taking the lead, suggesting her partner holds her hand. This simple yet fulfilling gesture leads her partner to believe that the girl has seen everything in the world, creating a sense of trust and intimacy. But the song seems to be a little darker, as the girl’s real intentions in going to his room were to see his butterfly collection, creating a sense of manipulation and emotional deceit.

As the song progresses, the two become physically involved - kissing in a “hiding place” - as a lead into talking about the possibility of falling in love. This symbolism of holding hands, kissing, and talking about love all points to intimacy that can feel very romantic, but the girl reveals that she never wanted to see his butterfly collection at all, indicating a complete lack of emotional or physical connection. Instead, she only wanted physical pleasure or even perhaps the validation of being able to manipulate someone into getting what she wants.

Overall, the song conveys the idea of how two people can have sexual experiences but not a deeper emotional connection. It's a painful realization that the female protagonist is only interested in physical things, and there’s no true emotional connection between her and her partner. The symbolism of the butterfly collection being a mere excuse to be in the room demonstrates that while you may think you know someone, it is impossible to determine their motives and desires fully.