From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.
Butterfly Fly Away
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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Kept me safe and sound at night
Little girls depend on things like that
Brushed my teeth and combed my hair had to drive me everywhere
You were always there when
I looked back
Must have been as hard as it could be
And when I couldn't sleep at night
Scared things wouldn't turn out right
You would hold my hand and sing to me
Caterpillar in the tree
How you wonder who you'll be
Cant go far but you can always dream
Wish you may and wish you might
Don't you worry hold in tight
I promise you there will come a day
Butterfly fly away
Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
Flap your wings now you can't stay
Take those dreams and make them all come true
Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
We've been waiting for this day
All along and knowing just what to do
Butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly fly away
Butterfly fly away
Butterfly fly away
The song "Butterfly Fly Away" by Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus is a nostalgic song that celebrates the bond between a father and his daughter. The song describes the father's warmth and affection towards his daughter, recalling how he used to tuck her in, turned off the lights and made her feel safe and sound at night. The little girl's sense of dependence and comfort in her father's presence is accentuated by the recurring line, "Little girls depend on things like that." The verses go on to describe how the father had to do everything alone, from making a living to making a home, a task that must have been as hard as it could be.
The chorus of the song introduces the metaphor of a caterpillar in a tree, wondering who it will be. The father promises his daughter that she can always dream, and that there will come a day when she can fly like a butterfly and make those dreams come true. The song's title "Butterfly Fly Away" represents the realization of those dreams and the bittersweet moment when the child has grown up and leaves the nest. The lyrics 'flap your wings, now you can't stay, take those dreams and make them all come true' are a message of encouragement from the father to his daughter to pursue her dreams and take on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You tucked me in, turned out the lights
You cared for me, ensuring my safety and comfort
Kept me safe and sound at night
Ensured that I was free from danger when I sleep
Little girls depend on things like that
Young girls need such caring and loving guardians, to provide a sense of security and feelings of comfort
Brushed my teeth and combed my hair had to drive me everywhere
You took care of all my basic needs and necessities, transport included
You were always there when
You never once left my side
I looked back
Whenever I needed help or guidance
You had to do it all alone, make a livin' make a home
You had to carry the full burden of supporting the family and providing a living environment for us
Must have been as hard as it could be
It was extremely challenging, both emotionally and financially
And when I couldn't sleep at night
At times when I was struggling to sleep
Scared things wouldn't turn out right
Feeling afraid or worried that things might not work out
You would hold my hand and sing to me
You would offer me physical and emotional support, calming and soothing my anxieties
Caterpillar in the tree
A metaphor, referring to growing up or changing phases in life
How you wonder who you'll be
The uncertainties and curiosity that arise from growth and development
Cant go far but you can always dream
Despite limitations, we can still have hope, dreams and aspirations for our future selves
Wish you may and wish you might
We hope and pray for good things to happen
Don't you worry hold in tight
In times of difficulty, hold on tight and don't give up
I promise you there will come a day
A pledge to the young and uncertain, that the future will be better and brighter
Butterfly fly away
A metaphor, representing our growth and transformation over time
Flap your wings now you can't stay
A call to take flight, be bold and venture out
Take those dreams and make them all come true
Encouragement to pursue our dreams and make them a reality
We've been waiting for this day
An expression of anticipation for the moment we are currently in
All along and knowing just what to do
Having had a clear sense of direction and purpose all along
Butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly fly away
A repetition of earlier metaphors, symbolizing change and growth
Butterfly fly away
Final expression of growth and transformation, and readiness to take on the world independently
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Glen Ballard, Alan Silvestri
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