Butterfly
Ayumi Hamasaki; Lyrics
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Ay, iyaiyai,
Ay, iyaiyai,
Where's my samurai
I've been searching for a man
All across Japan
Just to find, to find my samurai
But still a little shy
Yes I need, I need my samurai
Ay, ay, ay,
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue,
Make the colours in the sky
Ay, ay, ay, I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue,
Make the colours in the sky
I've been searching in the woods
And high upon the hills
Just to find, to find my samurai
Someone who won't regret
To keep me in his net
Yes I need, I need my samurai
Ay, ay, ay,
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue,
Make the colours in the sky
Ay, ay, ay, I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue,
Make the colours in the sky
Ay, iyaiyai,
Ay, iyaiyai,
Ay, iyaiyai,
Where's my samurai
Ay, iyaiyai,
Ay, iyaiyai,
Ay, iyaiyai,
Where's my samurai
Ay, ay, ay,
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue,
Make the colours in the sky
Ay, ay, ay, I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue,
Make the colours in the sky
Ay, ay, ay,
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue,
Make the colours in the sky
Ay, ay, ay, I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue,
Make the colours in the sky
Ay, iyaiyai,
Ay, iyaiyai,
Ay, iyaiyai,
Where's my samurai
Ay, iyaiyai,
Ay, iyaiyai,
Ay, iyaiyai,
Where's my samurai
Ay, ay, ay,
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue,
Make the colours in the sky
In Ayumi Hamasaki's song "Butterfly," the lyrics reflect a theme of longing for a soulmate who can protect and understand the singer. The refrain "Where's my samurai" expresses this desire for a strong and capable partner. The verses convey the singer's search for this partner "all across Japan," looking in remote locations like the woods and hills.
The repeated line "I'm your little butterfly, green, black, and blue, make the colors in the sky" appears to be a metaphor for the singer's vibrancy and uniqueness. The chorus highlights her individuality and the desire for a samurai who can complement her as both her protector and equal.
The song's lyrics also convey a sense of urgency and determination. The singer has been searching for her samurai for some time and hasn't found him yet, but she won't give up until she does. The overall message of the song encourages listeners to keep seeking their soulmates, no matter how elusive they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, iyaiyai,
An exclamation of frustration or impatience
Where's my samurai
Expressing the desire for a partner who is strong and protective
I've been searching for a man
Actively seeking a romantic partner
All across Japan
Traveling far and wide in search of a partner
Just to find, to find my samurai
Determined to find a partner who meets their specific expectations
Someone who is strong
Desiring a partner who is physically and emotionally strong
But still a little shy
Preferring a partner who is modest and not overly confident
Yes I need, I need my samurai
Reinforcing the desire for a specific type of partner
Ay, ay, ay,
An exclamation of excitement or joy
I'm your little butterfly
Identifying themselves as a free spirit or someone who is light and carefree
Green, black and blue,
Describing the colors associated with the persona they are embodying
Make the colours in the sky
Creating a vivid and colorful image in the listener's mind
I've been searching in the woods
Methodically searching through various landscapes and environments
And high upon the hills
Going to great lengths to find the right partner
Someone who won't regret
Desiring a partner who will not take them for granted or have any doubts about the relationship
To keep me in his net
Wanting to be captured or secured in a loving relationship
Ay, iyaiyai,
An exclamation of frustration or impatience
Ay, ay, ay,
An exclamation of excitement or joy
Contributed by Lauren S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LDRverse
Essa música + celular de brinquedo = minha infância ;)
Paçoca Nutella
Daniel Rogers não é!!! Kkkkk
Israel Oviedo
8 años buscando esta canción en internet, porfin
КОТлета
Та самая песня с маленького розовенького игрушечного телефона.. детство
Atacem Karataş
Because it's song
killmekristy
"The song is often incorrectly attributed to jpop star Ayumi Hamasaki. This error may be due to the ambiency style, production and voice. Also, the voices of both singers are quite similar" Arigatou, Wikipedia-san.
Luiza Pinho
@Juri Tanaka I know, right?? How people can mistake this autotunish voice for ayu's amazing voice and singing skills? Smh
Juri Tanaka
OMG Ayu's voice is completely different!!!
DopeyGirl Makeup21
IM SEARCHING THIS FOR ALMOST 11 YEARS! Yayy! Its the music In my Mini cellphone
𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞◞♡
Yes , but sadly this is not the actual artist who wrote the song. Smile did