Drowning Butterflies
Cleaners From Venus Lyrics

Here we go
The singer is beginning to express their thoughts and feelings through the lyrics of the song.

If i use this silver pound
The singer is contemplating the consequences of their actions, suggesting that they may spend money on frivolous things.

To buy a drink and fool around
The singer is considering engaging in self-destructive behavior that will not bring them true happiness or fulfillment.

I am only drowning butterflies
The artist is acknowledging that their actions may have unintended negative consequences, causing harm to innocent people ('butterflies').

I said I'd see you at the factory gate
The artist had made a promise to meet someone at a certain location and time.

I was there but you were late
The person the singer was meant to meet did not arrive on time.

You said sorry
The person apologized for being late.

But it wasn't in your eyes
Despite the apology, the artist could tell that the person was not truly sorry, based on their body language or facial expression ('eyes').

I've got
The artist is introducing a new topic or idea.

Four figures redundancy pay
The artist has received a large sum of money as compensation for losing their job due to redundancy.

And just
The singer is emphasizing the contrast between their current situation and what is about to happen.

Two weeks to our wedding day
The artist is due to get married in two weeks' time.

I won't blame you
The singer is making a conscious decision not to hold someone responsible for a negative outcome or situation.

What ever you want to do
The singer is giving someone else the freedom to make their own choices and decisions.

Will they knock the terrorist houses down
The singer is posing a hypothetical question about a controversial political issue.

There will be no butterflies to drown
The artist believes that if certain actions are taken, it will prevent negative consequences from occurring in the future ('no butterflies to drown').

Things are changing all around
The artist is expressing their awareness of the significant changes happening in the world and/or their personal life.

All my friends have gone to ground
The singer's friends are avoiding contact or attention, possibly due to negative events or circumstances.

They're not trying
The singer is acknowledging that their friends are not putting effort into maintaining their relationships or connections.

At least to hold on to you
The artist wishes that their friends would at least try to stay connected to them, despite the challenges they are facing.

You know this
The artist is indicating that the other person is aware of what they are talking about.

Used to be a cool town
The artist is expressing nostalgia or longing for a time when their hometown had a certain vibe or culture ('cool town').

Now they're closing all the factories down
The singer is acknowledging that the economic situation of their hometown is deteriorating, as evidenced by the loss of jobs and industry ('closing all the factories down').

Its no wonder
The artist is expressing that, given the current situation, it is understandable or unsurprising that people are struggling or unhappy.

We're all drowning butterflies
The singer believes that the situation is causing harm to innocent people ('butterflies').

Will they knock the terrorist houses down
The singer is repeating their earlier question, emphasizing its urgency or importance.

There will be no butterflies to drown
The singer is emphasizing their belief that taking certain actions will prevent negative consequences from occurring in the future ('no butterflies to drown').

Will they knock the terrorist houses down
The artist is repeating their earlier question, emphasizing its urgency or importance.

There will be no butterflies to drown
The artist is emphasizing their belief that taking certain actions will prevent negative consequences from occurring in the future ('no butterflies to drown').