The song's music video, directed by Honey, features the band in a fantasy-like forest complete with butterflies where Shifty Shellshock and Epic Mazur sing their praises to two women with butterfly wings. At one point in the video, Shifty's star-shaped tattoos fly off into the air.
Butterfly
CRAZY TOWN Lyrics
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Come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady
Come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Such a sexy, sexy pretty little thing
And I ain't gonna lie 'cause your loving gets me high
So to keep you by my side, there's nothing that I won't try
Butterflies in her eyes and the looks to kill
Time is passing, I'm asking could this be real?
'Cause I can't sleep, I can't hold still
The only thing I really know is she got sex appeal
I can feel, too much is never enough
You're always there to lift me up
When these times get rough, I was lost, now I'm found
Ever since you've been around
You're the women that I want
So yo, I'm putting it down
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
I don't deserve you, unless it's some kind of hidden message
To show me life is precious
Then I guess it's true
But to tell truth, I really never knew
'Til I met you, see, I was lost and confused
Twisted and used up
Knew a better life existed but thought that I missed it
My lifestyle's wild, I was living like a wild child
Trapped on a short leash, paroled in police files
So yo, what's happening now?
I see the sun breaking down into dark clouds
And a vision of you standing out in a crowd, so
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Hey sugar mama, come and dance with me
The smartest thing you ever did was take a chance with me
Whatever tickles your fancy
Girl, it's me and you like Sid and Nancy
So sexy, almost evil, talkin' 'bout butterflies in my head
I used to think that happy endings were only in the books I read but
You made me feel alive when I was almost dead
You filled that empty space with the love I used to chase
And as far as I can see, it don't get better than this
So butterfly, here is a song and it's sealed with a kiss
And a thank you miss
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me
So come and dance with me
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come my lady, come-come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady, you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come and dance with me (yeah)
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me (yeah)
Come and dance with me
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Come and dance with me (yeah)
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me (yeah)
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me
The lyrics to "Butterfly" by Crazy Town describe a flirtatious encounter with a woman who the singer refers to as his "butterfly, sugar baby." The lyrics are provocative and sensual, with many references to physical attraction and sexual desire towards the woman. The first two lines of the song set the tone of the entire song by repeating "Come my lady" and "You're my butterfly, sugar baby," emphasizing that the song is focused on the singer's pursuit of this woman.
The lyrics then go on to describe various aspects of the woman that the singer finds attractive, including her "fierce nipple pierce" and "sex appeal." Throughout the song, the singer expresses his desire for the woman and his willingness to do anything to keep her by his side. The lyrics also contain some references to the singer's own personal struggles before he met the woman and how she has brought new life into his world.
While some have interpreted the song as objectifying women, the band has stated that they intended it to be a love song that celebrates the beauty of women. The catchy chorus and memorable lyrics have made "Butterfly" a popular and enduring hit, even years after its release.
Line by Line Meaning
Come my lady
Asking the lady to come near, conveying eagerness to spend time with her
Come-come my lady
Repeated asking of the lady, emphasizing the urgency to be with her
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Emphasizing the lady's delightful personality and attractiveness
Such a sexy, sexy pretty little thing
Complimenting the lady in a playful tone for her seductive looks
Fierce nipple pierce, you got me sprung with your tongue ring
Admiring the lady's unique style, gets the singer excited and infatuated by her
And I ain't gonna lie 'cause your loving gets me high
Confessing the intense feelings the singer has for the lady and feeling an unquenchable desire for her
So to keep you by my side, there's nothing that I won't try
Promising the lady the commitment towards the relationship and ensuring she never leaves
Butterflies in her eyes and the looks to kill
Observing the lady's enthralling beauty and the effect it has on the people around her
Time is passing, I'm asking could this be real?
Reflecting on the time spent with the lady and wondering if the relationship is genuine
'Cause I can't sleep, I can't hold still
Expressing the effect the lady has on the singer, the excitement can't be controlled
The only thing I really know is she got sex appeal
Acknowledging the lady's sensuality and its attraction towards the singer
I can feel, too much is never enough
Describing the strong desire for the lady's company and affection; can never get enough of her
You're always there to lift me up
Appreciating the support and love the lady provides in difficult times
When these times get rough, I was lost, now I'm found
Reflecting on the influence the lady had on his life and how she changed it for the better
Ever since you've been around
Acknowledging how the lady's presence has an immense impact on the singer's life
You're the women that I want
Expressing the desire to be in a long-term, committed relationship with the lady
I don't deserve you, unless it's some kind of hidden message
Expressing self-doubt and disbelief in having someone as amazing as the lady by his side and considering it a miracle
To show me life is precious
Acknowledging the value of life and how the lady brings more meaning to it
Then I guess it's true
Concluding that the lady's presence in his life is truly the most valuable thing
But to tell truth, I really never knew
Reflecting on how unaware he was of the significance of life before he met the lady
Twisted and used up
Describing how the singer felt in life before he met the lady, unmotivated and unfulfilled
Knew a better life existed but thought that I missed it
Realizing that he was always aware of a better life waiting for him but wasn't sure if he could achieve it
My lifestyle's wild, I was living like a wild child
Acknowledging the singer's reckless nature and the mistakes he made in life
Trapped on a short leash, paroled in police files
Describing how the singer was limited and imprisoned by his life's circumstances, recorded in the police files as well
So yo, what's happening now?
Asking a rhetorical question regarding the transformation that has occurred in his life
I see the sun breaking down into dark clouds
Observe that the positive changes are presently being overshadowed by negative incidents happening around him
And a vision of you standing out in a crowd, so
The lady still stands out from the crowd during these difficult times, giving him hope.
Hey sugar mama, come and dance with me
Appealing sweetly to the lady to spend time with him through dancing
The smartest thing you ever did was take a chance with me
Acknowledging that the lady's best decision till now is spending time with him
Whatever tickles your fancy
Asking the lady to share what excites her and promising to accommodate her taste
Girl, it's me and you like Sid and Nancy
Comparing the lady's and the singer's bond to the famous couple Sid and Nancy
So sexy, almost evil, talkin' 'bout butterflies in my head
Expressing how attractive and sensual the lady is to him, leading to his heart's racing
I used to think that happy endings were only in the books I read but
The singer never thought he could have a happy ending as seen only in fiction until the lady came in his life.
You made me feel alive when I was almost dead
Describing how the lady brought the meaning of life back into the singer's existence when he had been hopeless before.
You filled that empty space with the love I used to chase
The lady provided love, a feeling the singer longed for and yearned but could never find
And as far as I can see, it don't get better than this
Feeling content and satisfied with the lady's love and support, believing that the relationship couldn't be any better
So butterfly, here is a song and it's sealed with a kiss
Dedicating this song to the lady and expressing his love with a kiss
And a thank you miss
Gratefully acknowledging the lady's contribution to the singer's life
Come and dance with me
Echoing the first plea to the lady to dance along with the singer. It represents his interest and eagerness to spend more time with her seamlessly.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Brett Mazur, Chad Smith, Michael 'Flea' Balzary, John Frusciante, Seth Binzer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jhaber.2024..
Who’s here in 2024?!✨ 🦋
@angelacox8322
🖐 though I prefer the hardrock version WORLDS 🌎 better!
@barlifeRED
🖐️
@jasminedavis7336
Me toooooooooooo
@streetsmart.69
This song is legendary..
@jlambo6248
I just listened to Pretty Little Ditty then came here
@Priya08273
This song reminds me of times that we were all the most alive and today the world really sucks compared to this time.
@selcuk1479
beginning of 2000s were the best times. internet wasnt this wild and fake, social media was about sharing life experiences not for show off.
@SonicWavePassengerMusic
jokes on you, i was dead inside when i first heard it but i just didnt realise.
@ViniciusMenezes-ro9iq
Pretty Little Ditty❤️🔥