Brenda Wireko Mensah (born November 18, 1992), known professionally as Bree… Read Full Bio ↴Brenda Wireko Mensah (born November 18, 1992), known professionally as Bree Runway, is an English singer, rapper and songwriter from Hackney, London. She signed to EMI Records in 2018 and subsequently released her first commercial EP Be Runway in August 2019, followed by her debut mixtape, 2000and4Eva, in November 2020.

Bree Runway has expressed her sound as "genre-bending" as well as "genre fluid" with her material experimenting with a multitude of genres including; pop, trap, dance, R&B, rock, hyperpop and country. Despite being signed to a major label, Runway revealed that she is entirely in charge of her creative process. Runway explains that she tries to study genres that she doesn't listen to on a daily basis quoting that there is "inspiration everywhere". When discussing Runway's sound, she emphasizes her disapproval with genre labelling.

She cites Lil' Kim, Britney Spears, Madonna, Missy Elliott, Pharrell, Kelis, Lady Gaga and The Neptunes as her biggest influences.

Butterfly
Bree Runway Lyrics

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Baby, are you high or low?
Baby, are you yes or no?
Baby, are you hot or cold?
'Cause with you, you never know
Baby, are you high or low?
Baby, are you yes or no?
Baby, are you hot or cold?
'Cause with you, you never know

You got me like, uh
Uh, you got me like, ooh, uh huh
Oh, you got me like, ooh

You give me this, you give me that 50
50, no certain
Cause I learned, ain't no hollerback
Playing the game so dirty
And just like a butterfly in a cocoon
I grew beautiful and I flew
I grew beautiful and I flew flew

Chin up, knuckles up chest out
Like "Are you ready? Come and get me"
Chin up, knuckles up chest out
Like "Are you ready? Come and get me"
Dash me, use me, abuse me
Know you won't forget me, won't forget me
Dash me, use me, abuse me
Know you won't forget me, won't forget me

Baby, are you high or low?
Baby, are you yes or no?
Baby, are you hot or cold?
'Cause with you, you never know
Baby, are you high or low?
Baby, are you yes or no?
Baby, are you hot or cold?
'Cause with you, you never know

You got me like, uh like
Ooh, ooh uh, like

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bree Runway's song "Butterfly" explore themes of uncertainty and unpredictability in a relationship. The repeated questions of "Baby, are you high or low? Baby, are you yes or no? Baby, are you hot or cold?" suggest a lack of clarity and consistency in the emotional state of the person she is addressing.

The line "Cause with you, you never know" emphasizes the constant state of ambiguity in this relationship. The singer is constantly left guessing about the intentions and emotions of her partner. This uncertainty is symbolized by the reference to a butterfly in a cocoon. Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, the singer has transformed and grown in the relationship, but still feels trapped and unable to fully understand her partner.

The chorus expresses the singer's feelings of being captivated and entranced by this person, even though they bring confusion and uncertainty into her life. The repetition of "You got me like, uh" and the melodic "ooh" convey the intoxicating effect this person has on her.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, are you high or low?
Are you feeling exuberant or downcast?

Baby, are you yes or no?
Are you giving positive or negative responses?

Baby, are you hot or cold?
Are you passionate or indifferent?

'Cause with you, you never know
Because your emotions are unpredictable

You got me like, uh
You have captivated me

Uh, you got me like, ooh, uh huh
I am enamored by your presence

Oh, you got me like, ooh
You have deeply intrigued me

You give me this, you give me that 50
You provide fluctuating levels of affection or attention

50, no certain
There's no specific consistency

Cause I learned, ain't no hollerback
Because I realized I won't be begging for attention

Playing the game so dirty
Engaging in manipulative tactics