Candlebox is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in December 1991,… Read Full Bio ↴Candlebox is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in December 1991, they originally named the band Uncle Duke and later changed it as a tribute to a song by Midnight Oil. They were sometimes looked down upon by grunge fans for their style, which was considered by many to be a derivative version of true grunge, and their commercial success suffered as a result. Despite this, the band played the Seattle club circuit during the early 1990s to the many of the same fans who had supported many of the bands that had come immediately before them. The members did not consider Candlebox to be a grunge band however; they viewed themselves as a rock and roll band more than anything. Nevertheless, Candlebox had sold more than 4 million copies of their self-titled debut which, after many months of gaining momentum, peaked at number 7 on Billboard's album charts. Their follow up album, Lucy, was certified as platinum. Their third and last album was Happy Pills, which was released in 1998. Candlebox was the first successful act on Madonna's Maverick Records, which went on to sign Alanis Morissette, Deftones, and Prodigy.

Candlebox was known for an explosive live show and throughout their 8 year career, they toured with such bands as Living Colour, The Flaming Lips, Our Lady Peace, Rush, Henry Rollins, and Metallica. They were also a featured band on the main-stage at Woodstock '94 and made repeat live performances on the David Letterman show.

They are best known for the singles "Change", "You", "Far Behind" and "Simple Lessons". "Far Behind" entered Billboard's Top 20 in July of 1993 and didn't drop off the charts until January of 1994. The videos for "Far Behind" and "You" were in seemingly perpetual rotation on MTV and became two of the most requested videos of 1993.

Drummer Scott Mercado left the band in 1997 and was replaced by former Pearl Jam member Dave Krusen. Krusen later left the band in 1999 and was replaced by Shannon Larkin of Ugly Kid Joe. Bardi Martin also left the band that year, and was replaced by Rob Reddick (formerly of Dig). The band split in year 2000.

As of 2005, singer Kevin Martin is currently recording and performing as the leader of The Hiwatts. Peter Klett is currently recording and performing as the leader of redlightmusic.

In 2006, Candlebox has reunited with their original line-up. They went on a three-month North American tour beginning on July 1st of the same year. This marks their first collaboration since 1996.

In 2008, Candlebox released their fourth studio album called "Into the sun". This meant their return since 1998's Happy Pills. Also, they released a Live album called "Alive in Seattle" which includes tracks from all their past albums.

In 2009, Kevin Martin (along with Sean Hennesy, Candlebox's guitarist) helped form the super-group The Gracious Few with three of the members of the band LIVE. Functioning as lead singer, the band went on to release a self-titled album which accompanied an extensive tour. Though LIVE has reformed with a new lead singer, more material from The Gracious Few is said to be released in the future

Butterfly
Candlebox Lyrics

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All I know I see it, what for?
All I know you see it, what for?
Lies to, love to, feel it all
What I've dropped to,
And I never see what I want
Never see what I need
Now it's for
To die for, To die for,

To die for, to die for
(Butterfly)
A simple change for me to
(Fly us home)
(Butterfly)
In your life you'll feel it all
(Fly us home)
(Butterfly)
Simple change for me to
(Fly us home)
(Butterfly)
Anything free from
(Fly us home)
(Butterfly)
Simple change for me to
(Fly us home)
Softer than softer
All I
Well I fall, and I fall
Every light I need
Upon me place it all
Everything is simple to, simple for me
What I need
Some things matter,
Some things they feel
Set it for, to kill for,
I set it for to kill for,
Kill for you
(Butterfly)
Simple change for me to
(Fly us home)
In your life you free it all
(Butterfly)
Simple change for me to
(Fly us home)
Anything you're free from
(Butterfly)
Simple change for me to
(Fly us home)
Softer than softer than anything,
(Butterfly)
My butterfly,
(Fly us home)
Anything,
(Butterfly)
My butterfly,
(Fly us home)
Softer than anything,
(Butterfly)
My butterfly,
(Fly us home)
Softer than,
(Butterfly)
And anything
All I
Every life is taken. What for?
And every life is taken. What for?
You lie to, you love to, feel it all
I've dropped to,
Now I never see what I want
Never see what I need to kill for
(Butterfly)
A simple change for me to
(Fly us home)
In your life now you feel it all
(Butterfly)
A simple change for me to
(Fly us home)
Everything
(Butterfly)
Now you're free from
(Butterfly)
(Fly us home)
Simple change for me to
Softer than softer than anything
You love to lie to
You love to
You lie to
You love to
You lie to
You love to
You love to
You love to

You love to
Lie to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Butterfly" by Candlebox is one of the most beautiful yet mysterious tracks that the band has ever produced. The lyrics are cryptic and make it hard to discern the overall meaning of the song, but it seems to be about a person who is struggling to find what they want and need in life. The butterfly in the title may symbolize a change or transformation that is needed in order to find happiness and freedom.

The lyrics "All I know I see it, what for? / All I know you see it, what for?" suggest a sense of confusion and a lack of direction. The lines "Now it's for / To die for, to die for" indicate a desperation for something that is worth dying for, while the repetition of "Butterfly" throughout the song emphasizes the idea of change and transformation.

As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract and poetic. Lines like "Softer than softer than anything" and "Every light I need / Upon me place it all" evoke a sense of vulnerability and longing. The final lines "You love to lie to / You love to / You lie to / You love to / You lie to / You love to / You love to / You love to / You love to / Lie to me" suggest a sense of betrayal and disappointment in someone who is not truthful.

Overall, the lyrics to "Butterfly" are open to interpretation, but they suggest themes of transformation, longing, and a search for something meaningful in life.

Line by Line Meaning

All I know I see it, what for?
I see everything, but what is the purpose of it?

All I know you see it, what for?
You see everything, but what is the purpose of it?

Lies to, love to, feel it all
You enjoy lying, loving, and feeling everything.

What I've dropped to,
What I have given up for this.

And I never see what I want
I can never see what I truly desire.

Never see what I need
I can never see what I truly need.

Now it's for
This is what it has come to.

To die for, To die for,
It's worth dying for, over and over again.

(Butterfly)
Referring to the metamorphosis and change that is about to happen.

A simple change for me to
All I need is a simple change to move forward.

(Fly us home)
Referring to a new, better place of existence that the change will bring.

In your life you'll feel it all
You will get to experience everything in your life, good and bad.

Anything free from
Anything that is free from the issues of the past.

Softer than softer
Something that is becoming more gentle and easier to face.

All I
All that I have left.

Well I fall, and I fall
I keep falling down and failing.

Every light I need
I need someone or something to guide me.

Upon me place it all
I accept and take on all issues and responsibilities.

Everything is simple to, simple for me
Everything feels simple and easy to handle for me.

Some things matter,
Certain things are truly important and should be taken seriously.

Some things they feel
Other things simply feel good, but may not have deep significance.

Set it for, to kill for,
I am willing to fight and risk everything to protect what matters to me.

I set it for to kill for,
I have decided to protect and defend what I care about, even if it means resorting to violence.

Kill for you
I will go to any extent to protect you.

Now you're free from
You are now liberated from the negative issues of the past.

Softer than softer than anything
Now more gentle than before and dealing with things more harmoniously.

You love to lie to
You have the tendency to lie and deceive.

You love to
You enjoy doing certain things.

You lie to
You deceive in your words and actions.

You love to
You enjoy doing certain things.

You lie to
You deceive in your words and actions.

You love to
You enjoy doing certain things.

Lie to me
Please don't lie to me as it's tiresome and unnecessary.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARDI DAVID MARTIN, KEVIN COLIN MARTIN, PETER ANDREW KLETT, SCOTT MERCADO

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