Butterflies
Anewrage Lyrics


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Where the sound of movement whistles in the air
When the stars in your eyes shine and make you cry
When the beauty of your days now turns to grey
What it's left for us is only falling rain

We should let our guilts go
We won't deny another minute of our world
What is this misplaced, disturbing sense of guilt?
What is this returning sickness we're still in?
When there's nothing else but burning butterflies
Only dust of us remains

Now lay back a moment and try to think about me
Am I the only one for you after the shit I still bring
I can't even think about how much I can miss
I can't promise anything anymore but I'm sure that

We should let our guilts go
We won't deny another minute of our world

What is this misplaced, disturbing sense of guilt?
What is this returning sickness we're still in?
When there's nothing else but burning butterflies
Only dust of us remains

What does mean to you "Don't go"
What does mean to me "Feel free"
What should we do to match these pieces that we stare at but don't see
We just don't know





When there's nothing else but burning butterflies
When there's nothing else but burning butterflies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anewrage's song "Butterflies" evoke themes of introspection, questioning, and a struggle to move on. The opening lines create an image of movement and sound with the whistling air and the movement. Then, the lyrics shift to a metaphorical reference to stars in eyes that make one cry, representing the beauty of something that is fleeting or lost. The line, "When the beauty of your days now turns to grey" talks about how something that brings joy and happiness can fade away with time. And, when all that is left is the falling rain, it can create an emotional feeling of emptiness.


The chorus speaks of a need to let go of guilt and to no longer deny oneself the experiences of the world. However, the following lines raise the question of the source of this guilt - "What is this misplaced, disturbing sense of guilt?" and "What is this returning sickness we're still in?" - suggesting that there are unresolved issues that weigh heavily on the mind. As the song progresses, it explores feelings of regret and uncertainty about a relationship. The closing lines of the song repeat the metaphorical reference to burning butterflies, creating a sense of finality and loss.


Overall, the lyrics of "Butterflies" use vivid imagery and emotive language to explore universal themes of love, loss, and self-exploration.


Line by Line Meaning

Where the sound of movement whistles in the air
The rush of life is all around us, audible and constant.


When the stars in your eyes shine and make you cry
The overwhelming beauty of the world around us can bring tears to our eyes.


When the beauty of your days now turns to grey
Over time, the vibrancy of life can dim and fade away.


What it's left for us is only falling rain
What remains when all else fades away is sadness and sorrow.


We should let our guilts go
It's time to let go of our regrets and move forward with our lives.


We won't deny another minute of our world
We must not waste any more time denying ourselves the experiences and joys of life.


What is this misplaced, disturbing sense of guilt?
Why do we feel guilty for things we cannot change or control?


What is this returning sickness we're still in?
Why do we keep repeating the same mistakes, falling into the same patterns of behavior?


When there's nothing else but burning butterflies
When everything is falling apart and there is no hope, only destruction remains.


Only dust of us remains
In the end, all we become is dust, fading back into the earth from which we came.


Now lay back a moment and try to think about me
Take a moment to reflect on our relationship and what it means to us.


Am I the only one for you after the shit I still bring
Despite our flaws and conflicts, do we still have a meaningful connection?


I can't even think about how much I can miss
The thought of losing someone we love is too painful to bear.


I can't promise anything anymore but I'm sure that
I may not be able to make any guarantees, but I know how I feel.


What does mean to you "Don't go"
What does the idea of staying mean to you? What do you value most in this relationship?


What does mean to me "Feel free"
For me, the most important thing is to feel free to be myself and pursue my own goals.


What should we do to match these pieces that we stare at but don't see
How can we align our hopes and desires to create a shared vision for our future?


We just don't know
Despite our efforts, we may still be unsure of what the future holds.


When there's nothing else but burning butterflies
When everything is falling apart and there is no hope, only destruction remains.


When there's nothing else but burning butterflies
When everything is falling apart and there is no hope, only destruction remains.




Writer(s): Alessandro Ferrarese, Axel Capurro, Manuel Sanfilippo, Simone Martin

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