I Found Out
Butterfly Boucher Lyrics


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I found out
I can only be who I am
I can only do what I can
I won't try to describe the relief

And the rush
Where did the panic and the racket begin?
I swear I don't remember letting them in
How could this possibly be happening?
Again

Please slow down
We don't need to be
Anywhere but here
Please slow down
I'll miss it when your heart's not around
Please slow down

I found out
I can only be who I am
I can only do what I can
I won't try to describe the relief

And the rush
Where did the panic and the racket begin?
I swear I don't remember letting them in
How could this possibly be happening?
Again

So please slow down
We don't need to be anywhere but here tonight
Please slow down
I miss it when your heart's not around
Please slow down
Slow down

I'm going seeking
Hoping to find
All the raptures you're hiding
I miss it when your heart's not around
Please slow down tonight

I found out
I can only be who I am
I can only do what I can
I won't try to describe the relief

And the rush
Where did the panic and the racket begin?
I swear I don't remember letting them in
How could this possibly be happening?




Again
Again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Butterfly Boucher's song I Found Out are about acceptance and being true to oneself. The opening lines of the song, "I can only be who I am, I can only do what I can," suggest that the singer has realized that she can't try to be anyone else or do anything beyond her abilities. The relief that she experiences from acknowledging this is described as a "rush." She questions how the chaos and anxiety that came into her life began, and wonders how it could possibly be happening again. She pleads with the person she's singing to slow down, recognizing that she doesn't need to be anywhere else but with them. In the bridge of the song, she sings about going on a journey to find the things that her loved one is hiding, acknowledging that she misses their presence when they are gone.


The song's chorus repeats the opening lines, stressing the importance of accepting oneself for who they are. The rush and panic that the singer experiences can be interpreted as a metaphor for anxiety and personal struggles. The song's message is especially relevant in today's society, where individuals are constantly bombarded with societal expectations and the pressure to conform to certain standards. The plea to slow down and savor the present moment is reflective of the importance of mindfulness and living in the present.


Line by Line Meaning

I found out
I discovered something important


I can only be who I am
I can only be myself, no matter what


I can only do what I can
I can only do what I am capable of


I won't try to describe the relief
I cannot adequately explain how much relief I feel


And the rush
There is a feeling of excitement and urgency in the air


Where did the panic and the racket begin?
When did everything get so chaotic and overwhelming?


I swear I don't remember letting them in
I don't recall inviting chaos and stress into my life


How could this possibly be happening?
Why is everything going wrong?


Please slow down
Let's take a break and relax


We don't need to be anywhere but here
We should focus on the present moment


I'll miss it when your heart's not around
I appreciate your presence and your love


I'm going seeking
I am searching for something important


Hoping to find all the raptures you're hiding
I am looking for all the amazing things that you have to offer


I miss it when your heart's not around
I feel incomplete without your love


Slow down
Take it easy, don't rush


Again
Once again, I am finding myself in the midst of chaos and stress




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Comments from YouTube:

@arothmanmusic

Love the new CD and this song! BB is awesome and gorgeous.

@maddiemorris2085

this freaking kills me, so perfect.

@ThaliaSandy

You ROCK out loud, Butterfly!!! I first saw you at Sarah McLachlan's Concert in Munich and I instantly fell in love with your voice. I can't wait for your new album!

@ELLENFISHER2008

cannot CANNOT wait for Scarey Fragile!!!!

@leperz31x

love this direction, butterfly. keep it up and see you in L.A in 2009!

@clarkey400

That really rocks... I can't wait for a new album.. It's been far too long...

@Paaarrrp

its time youtube fitted their comments bit with a LOVE button i love this song

@lov4paramore

you gyus were on to tv at my school on channle 1

@technicolor444

love the new songs. just a question - is there actually production happening for a new album, or are you just adding new songs into the set list for now?? (i really hope it's the former and not the latter)

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