Elusive Butterfly
Bob Lind Lyrics
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To the sound of something moving past your window in the wind
And if you're quick enough to rise
You'll catch a fleeting glimpse of someone's fading shadow
Out on the new horizon
You may see the floating motion of a distant pair of wings
And if the sleep has left your ears
You might hear footsteps running through an open meadow
Don't be concerned, it will not harm you
It's only me pursuing somethin' I'm not sure of
Across my dreams with nets of wonder
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
You might have heard my footsteps
Echo softly in the distance through the canyons of your mind
I might have even called your name
As I ran searching after something to believe in
You might have seen me runnin'
Through the long-abandoned ruins of the dreams you left behind
If you remember something there
That glided past you followed close by heavy breathin'
Don't be concerned, it will not harm you
It's only me pursuing somethin' I'm not sure of
Across my dreams with nets of wonder
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
Across my dreams with nets of wonder
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
In Bob Lind's song Elusive Butterfly, the singer describes himself as a dreamer who is chasing after the elusive butterfly of love. He describes a scenario in which the person he loves might wake up and hear the sound of him running past their window, chasing after this butterfly. He assures them that he means no harm and is pursuing something he's not quite sure of yet. The imagery in the song is vivid, with references to canyons, ruins, and distant wings.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is in search of something intangible and elusive, something that he may never fully understand. The lyrics also describe a sense of urgency and determination, as the singer's pursuit of the butterfly of love takes him through the dreams and memories of his past.
One interpretation of this song is that the "bright elusive butterfly of love" represents a sense of hope or possibility. The singer may be searching for something meaningful in his life, whether it be a romantic relationship or a deeper sense of purpose. The butterfly, with its fleeting nature and vibrant colors, represents the possibility of something beautiful and meaningful, though it may be difficult to catch and hold on to.
Overall, Bob Lind's song Elusive Butterfly is a poetic and introspective piece that explores the themes of love, hope, and the pursuit of something elusive and intangible.
Line by Line Meaning
You might wake up some mornin'
It's possible that one day you will wake up
To the sound of something moving past your window in the wind
You might hear something moving by your window due to the wind
And if you're quick enough to rise
If you wake up quickly enough
You'll catch a fleeting glimpse of someone's fading shadow
You might be able to see someone's shadow briefly fading away
Out on the new horizon
On the distant horizon
You may see the floating motion of a distant pair of wings
It's possible that you will see the motion of wings in the distance
And if the sleep has left your ears
If you are fully awake
You might hear footsteps running through an open meadow
It's possible that you will hear footsteps running through a meadow
Don't be concerned, it will not harm you
There is nothing to worry about, it's not a harmful situation
It's only me pursuing somethin' I'm not sure of
It's just me chasing something that I'm uncertain of
Across my dreams with nets of wonder
I am using my imagination to capture what I desire
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
I am chasing after the idea of love, which is difficult to catch
You might have heard my footsteps
It's possible that you have heard my footsteps before
Echo softly in the distance through the canyons of your mind
My footsteps might sound like they are echoing in the canyons of your mind
I might have even called your name
It's possible that I have called your name before
As I ran searching after something to believe in
As I ran looking for something to have faith in
You might have seen me runnin'
You might have seen me running before
Through the long-abandoned ruins of the dreams you left behind
I might have been running through the ruins of the dreams that you abandoned
If you remember something there
If you recall something from that time
That glided past you followed close by heavy breathin'
If you saw something moving swiftly followed by heavy breathing
Across my dreams with nets of wonder
I am still using my imagination to capture what I desire
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
I am still chasing after the idea of love, which is difficult to catch
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Lind
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@dennysmith7862
This reminds me of a boy named Garth Lind...
He died at a young age and this song had been on the hit parade at the time...
I'd be waiting for a bus to catch to school and he'd pass me on his motorbike, always smiled at me...
I just linked this Lind singer's name to this song which reminded me of that time...
Always felt sad when hearing it over the air...
@lynnwrebel1560
I'm 70 too and want to go back ...real people real songs real voices ..
@trishalivingston1051
I feel the same, but have no idea why our generation of music lovers has anything to do with age. In my culture it is never discussed or referred to, and hell will freeze over before I ever discuss my age with anyone. My grandmother was still 21 when she passed at 87, and no one ever made mention of the fact of her being over 21. My parents never exceeded that age, and for myself, I'm always 25! I never admit my age and if someone presses I say I've no headaches and have no intention of having one. Thus referring to age is like swearing. If I have to I'll say it's none of your business.
@carmenhardy2629
@@trishalivingston1051
My dad always gave his age as plenty-nine.
@perettijean3693
La plus belle invitation au rêve et à la quête de l'Amour. Magnifiques interprète, mélodie et texte. Tous témoignages en commentaires de la part de vétérans du Vietnam renvoient à l'impact qu'on pu avoir tant de magnifiques chansons, dont cette époque fût si prolifique, sur des âmes perdues aussi loin de toute humanité que de leurs foyers, ou détruites par les effets de la guerre.
@mditt7
Don't leave without me
@sylviacarlson3561
@@trishalivingston1051 If someone asks me my age I say, "I don't remember I was very young when I was born!" Ha Ha Feel Free to quote me.
@DavidLee-bj7hf
I am 70...and I want to go back...I don't much care for what I see around me...Thanks for the Bob Lind time machine...
@janmargaret7972
I am seventy too and I want to come back with you.
@paulandersen9492
Coming up on 68 sir. Let's go back now.
@DavidLee-bj7hf
@@paulandersen9492 "Right On" to you Sir..