Boucher, born June 2, 1979, is the middle child of seven daughters. The name "Butterfly" was a suggestion from a friend of the family. Her mother didn't initially like the name but kept seeing butterflies in pictures, on clothing, etc. before the birth. In later years, Butterfly's sister had a band, The Mercy Bell, in which Butterfly played bass guitar. In 2004 and 2005, Boucher toured the U.S. and Canada, opening for Sarah McLachlan and Barenaked Ladies.
Butterfly currently resides in the United States. She released her first track of the album, "I Can't Make Me," in the UK first. It did poorly. However, when she released that track along with "Another White Dash," her U.S. success was assured. While a second album is in the pipeline, there is no official date for its release.
Boucher sang David Bowie's "Changes" with Bowie on the soundtrack for Shrek 2.
Boucher sang "I'm Different" on the "For The Kids Too" CD which was released in 2004 and is currently available on iTunes.
A remix of Boucher's single, "I Can't Make Me" is featured on "Charmed: The Book Of Shadows," a soundtrack from the television show on The WB.
Boucher's songs "Life is Short" and "Never Leave Your Heart Alone" were featured on the hit show "Grey's Anatomy" during the first season. And the track "Bitter Song" was featured during season 3 of that same show.
From July 22 to Aug 6, 2008, Boucher toured with nine other artists from Tennessee as part of the Ten out of Tenn tour.
Web Presence
Butterfly keeps an online blog on MySpace, where she often uploads previews of new or previously unreleased songs. Visit Here
Butterfly is featured in Australian Music Online's website. Visit here.
Scary Fragile
Butterfly Boucher Lyrics
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This world, it turns me upside down
On board there's a plank set aside
Nailed down and ready to be walked
These splinters in my hands won't go
I've held on tonight
What will happen tonight?
Its scary to be fragile in this turning world
This world, it turns me upside down
Upstairs there's a cupboard and a key
There's a coat inside that fits me
I put it on and wonder where the buttons have gone
Where have they gone?
I couldn't say
Its scary to be fragile in this turning world
This world, it turns me upside down
I won't believe it's all been done before
This world is getting scary
It's scary to be fragile
What have we done?
The lyrics to Butterfly Boucher's “Scary Fragile” are both introspective and relatable to anyone feeling vulnerable in a constantly changing world. The opening line immediately establishes the mood: “It's scary to be fragile in this turning world.” In a world where change is constant, it is difficult to maintain balance and a sense of stability. The following phrase “This world, it turns me upside down” further emphasizes this point by suggesting that vulnerability within society can lead to feelings of being out of control. As the song continues, Boucher uses physical images to represent the emotional turmoil that she is experiencing. When she sings “On board there's a plank set aside / Nailed down and ready to be walked,” she is not only painting a picture in our minds but also conveying the sense that she is taking a step into the unknown, even though she’s not sure of the outcome. The line “These splinters in my hands won't go” signifies that regardless of how much she tries to hold on, she is still feeling pain and discomfort. She questions what will happen tonight and admits that she has tried before, indicating that she has tried to find stability in various ways without success.
In the second verse, Boucher uses an image of a coat to represent a sense of self. She has a coat that fits her, but when she puts it on, she notices that the buttons are missing. This metaphor can be seen as a representation of the insecurity that many people feel when it comes to their identity, as well as the underlying fear that even when you do find something that fits and seems right, it can still be flawed. Boucher reiterates that it is scary to be fragile in this turning world, emphasizing the ongoing sense of vulnerability. The repetition of the phrase “This world, it turns me upside down” at the end of each verse links everything together while anchoring the theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Its scary to be fragile in this turning world
It's frightening to feel vulnerable in a world that's constantly changing
This world, it turns me upside down
The world can be disorienting and confusing
On board there's a plank set aside
There's a challenge or obstacle that's been prepared for
Nailed down and ready to be walked
The challenge is fixed and waiting for someone to attempt it
These splinters in my hands won't go
Past wounds or hurts continue to affect and impede me
I've held on tonight
I've persevered or survived up until this point
What will happen tonight?
I don't know what to expect next
I've tried before
I've faced similar challenges in the past
Upstairs there's a cupboard and a key
There's something locked away that I want and need
There's a coat inside that fits me
The thing I want is something that suits me or is a good fit for me
I put it on and wonder where the buttons have gone
There's something missing that's preventing me from fully enjoying or benefiting from the thing I want
Where have they gone?
I don't know what's missing or how to get it back
I won't believe it's all been done before
I refuse to think that everything's already been accomplished or that there's no hope for something new or original
This world is getting scary
The current state of the world is becoming alarming or frightening
It's scary to be fragile
It's daunting to feel like you might break or fall apart if things get too intense
What have we done?
What have we as humans achieved or created, and what are the consequences of those actions?
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.