Butterflies
Charity Children Lyrics

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I'm leavin' town and I'm not sure
if I'll ever be coming back,
but if you wanted to came
say goodbye,
well I wouldn't mind that.

I'm leavin' town and I'm not sure
if I'll ever be coming back,

but if you wanted a whisky
with me,
well I wouldn't stop that.

But then the butterflies,
they start again,
my heart decides to pump again,
but I'm making my way,
babe,
I'm making my way.

But then the butterflies,
they start again,
my heart decides to pump again,
but I'm making my way,
babe,
I'm making my way.

You were in love with love,
you weren't in love with me.
I've twisted upside down in your memory,
and now you,
want me.

You were in love with love,
you weren't in love with me.
I've twisted upside down in your memory,
and now you,
want me.

And now the butterflies,
they start again,
my heart decides to pump again,
but I'm making my way,
babe,
I'm making my way.

And now the butterflies,
they start again,
my heart decides to pump again,
but I'm making my way,
babe,
I'm making my way.

And now the butterflies,
they start again,
my heart decides to pump again,
but I'm making my way,
babe,
I'm making my way.

And now the butterflies,
they start again,
my heart decides to pump again,
but I'm making my way,

babe,
I'm making my way.

Overall Meaning

The song "Butterflies" by Charity Children appears to be about leaving behind someone you loved and moving on to a new chapter in your life. The opening lines reveal that the singer is leaving town and unsure if they'll ever return. However, if the person they were leaving wanted to say goodbye or have a drink with them, they wouldn't mind. This implies that while the singer is moving on, they still have some affection for the person they're leaving behind.

The chorus is repeated twice in the song, with the singer mentioning the "butterflies" returning and their heart pumping again. This could be interpreted as the singer experiencing new excitement or nervousness about their future prospects. Despite the butterflies, the singer is firm in their decision to move forward, stating that they're "making their way".

The second half of the song focuses more on the past relationship, with the singer revealing that the other person was "in love with love" and not actually in love with them. The singer admits to being entangled in this person's memory but ultimately moves on. The repetition of the chorus again emphasizes the singer's new sense of excitement and determination.

Overall, "Butterflies" seems to be a bittersweet song about leaving behind someone you cared for while embracing the new opportunities and emotions that come with moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm leavin' town and I'm not sure if I'll ever be coming back, but if you wanted to came say goodbye, well I wouldn't mind that.
I am leaving the town and I am unsure if I will ever return. However, if you wanted to say goodbye to me, I would not mind meeting you.

I'm leavin' town and I'm not sure if I'll ever be coming back, but if you wanted a whisky with me, well I wouldn't stop that.
I am leaving the town, and I am not sure if I will ever come back. But if you want to have a drink with me, I would not refuse your offer.

But then the butterflies, they start again, my heart decides to pump again, but I'm making my way, babe, I'm making my way.
When I think about saying goodbye, I get nervous butterflies in my stomach, and my heart races. However, I am determined to leave.

You were in love with love, you weren't in love with me. I've twisted upside down in your memory, and now you, want me.
You were not in love with me, but you just wanted to be in love. Thinking about you has made me feel upside down, but now you want me back.

And now the butterflies, they start again, my heart decides to pump again, but I'm making my way, babe, I'm making my way.
Now that you want me back, I feel nervous butterflies in my stomach and my heart is racing. But still, I am determined to move forward.

And now the butterflies, they start again, my heart decides to pump again, but I'm making my way, babe, I'm making my way.
Even though I am nervous about being with you again, I am determined to move forward and make my way in this world.

And now the butterflies, they start again, my heart decides to pump again, but I'm making my way, babe, I'm making my way.
Despite my anxiety, I know that I need to stay strong and continue to make progress in my life, even if it means facing uncomfortable situations.

And now the butterflies, they start again, my heart decides to pump again, but I'm making my way, babe, I'm making my way.
As I continue to face challenges and changes in my life, I am reminded of the nervousness and anticipation that comes with the unknown, but still, I am moving forward.

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