They additionally have had several other dance-inspired tunes throughout the 80s and early 90s that gained underground popularity. Other examples of their songs include 1986's "You Make Me Feel So Good" and "Modigliani (Lost in Your Eyes)" as well as 1991's "Alice Everyday" and 1992's "Flower in My Hand". The group's new wave sound has showed a debt to eccentric art rock as well as electronic music artists of the early 80s. For example, their remix of Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells (Theme From the Exorcist)" was another number one smash for them.
Book of Love came to an end in 1993, with the group being dormant for some time. A best-of collection titled 'I Touch Roses: The Best of Book Of Love' came out in 2001. Receiving some critical praise, with Allmusic's Michael Gallucci labeling it as having "spare synth-pop and sunny melodies", a new Peter Rauhofer remix of "Boy" successfully hit the dance charts and brought the group back into the spotlight. They're toured occasionally since then. Ted and Lauren have also released music recently with a new project called The Myrmidons. Ted has done production work for NYC-based duo Dangerous Muse as well.
Butterfly
Book Of Love Lyrics
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Butterfly one fine day
Orange, yellow, pink and blue
What am I to do with you
Fly fly butterfly
Fly high butterfly
Fly fly butterfly
If you have butterflies inside
Ask them into your heart to hide
Flutter while you're awake
Flutter with every breath you take
Fly fly butterfly
Fly fly butterfly
Fly high butterfly
Fly fly butterfly
Fly high butterfly
Fly fly butterfly
Fly high butterfly
Fly
The song "Butterfly" by Book Of Love is a playful and whimsical tune that uses the metaphor of a butterfly to illustrate the feeling of being overwhelmed with emotions. The opening line "Butterfly butterfly fly away" suggests a desire to escape or be free from these emotions. The following line "Butterfly one fine day" seems to imply that this desire may only be temporary or fleeting. The next line "Orange, yellow, pink and blue" describes the colors of a butterfly's wings, suggesting a sense of beauty and wonder.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Fly fly butterfly" several times, emphasizing the idea of freedom and flight. The next line "If you have butterflies inside" acknowledges the presence of these overwhelming emotions within the singer. The following line "Ask them into your heart to hide" suggests a tender and nurturing approach to dealing with these emotions. The final line "Flutter with every breath you take" suggests that the singer has accepted the presence of the butterflies and is determined to live with them and find joy in their presence.
Overall, "Butterfly" is a song about the complex and sometimes overwhelming experience of being human. It encourages the listener to embrace their emotions and find beauty in the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Butterfly butterfly fly away
Oh, delicate butterfly, fly away peacefully
Butterfly one fine day
Butterfly, one day, you will spread your wings and embark on your own journey
Orange, yellow, pink and blue
Butterfly, the colors of your wings are a sight to behold! They are filled with orange, yellow, pink, and blue
What am I to do with you
Butterfly, I am in awe of you. I am not quite sure what to do with you
Fly fly butterfly
Butterfly, spread your wings and take off into the sky
Fly high butterfly
Oh, beautiful butterfly, fly high into the clouds and beyond
If you have butterflies inside
If you are feeling nervous or excited, as if you have butterflies inside of you
Ask them into your heart to hide
Invite those butterflies into your heart, let them rest, and be at peace
Flutter while you're awake
Butterfly, flutter your wings as you go about your day
Flutter with every breath you take
Breath in and out, butterfly, and flutter your wings with each and every breath
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.