Butterfly
Cole Lloyd Lyrics
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And all that pain that you held inside
Was just waiting to bloom in a darkened room
And you just flew right into the light and came alive
My little butterfly
Well you'd never known love and you'd never known pain
But you found out that they were just like wine and champagne
And you get that butterfly feeling underneath your dress
And your promises will turn into lies
Then you will fly
My little butterfly
Now I'm lying here babe on your side of the bed
And I've got unclean thoughts flying through my head
And I'm thinking about love, yes I'm thinking about pain
And I'm thinking about some way that I might feel good again
Yes I'm thinking about my little butterfly
The lyrics to Cole Lloyd's song "Butterfly" are a reflection on a relationship that may have started off innocently enough, but eventually turned into something much darker. The singer sings about a time before he corrupted his partner, when they were an "innocent child." However, he acknowledges that there was pain and hurt brewing within them, waiting to be unleashed. When he came into the picture, he allowed them to "bloom in a darkened room" and "fly right into the light," becoming his "little butterfly."
As the relationship progressed, the singer describes how his partner learned about the highs and lows of love and pain, comparing it to the effects of wine and champagne. They could "drink a little more, then hurt a little less" and experience the alluring feeling of butterflies in their stomach. However, as the promises made by the singer turned into lies, the partner ultimately will "fly" away.
The song ends with the singer lying in bed, consumed with "unclean thoughts" about his past relationship. He continues to think about the pain and love, and how he could feel good again with his former partner, referred to as his "little butterfly." The lyrics overall convey a sense of regret and longing, with the realization that the singer's actions led to the demise of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You were an innocent child before I laid my hands on you
Before I had any impact on your life, you were a pure and blameless individual.
And all that pain that you held inside
You had concealed and stored all of your emotional trauma.
Was just waiting to bloom in a darkened room
Your pain was latent and waiting for the right circumstances to manifest.
And you just flew right into the light and came alive
When you were exposed to a new and positive experience, you found new life and vitality.
My little butterfly
You were like a butterfly, emerging and flourishing after previous darkness and confinement.
Well you'd never known love and you'd never known pain
You had no prior experience of either love or pain.
But you found out that they were just like wine and champagne
You realized that love and pain affected you similarly to how alcohol affects individuals.
You could drink a little more, then you hurt a little less
You found that you could temporarily lessen your pain by experiencing more love.
And you get that butterfly feeling underneath your dress
You felt a rush of happiness or excitement in response to positive feelings.
And your promises will turn into lies
As you become more accustomed to pain and love, you will be more likely to break promises.
Then you will fly
You will continue to flourish and grow, even with false intentions.
My little butterfly
You were still like a butterfly, regardless of your changing experiences and intentions.
Now I'm lying here babe on your side of the bed
I'm currently in your physical space, thinking about our past experiences and feelings.
And I've got unclean thoughts flying through my head
I'm having indecent, immoral ideas.
And I'm thinking about love, yes I'm thinking about pain
I'm reflecting on the duality of love and pain as it applies to our experiences.
And I'm thinking about some way that I might feel good again
I desire to feel good or positive again, and am contemplating a way to achieve that.
Yes I'm thinking about my little butterfly
I remember how you were like a butterfly; I think of you fondly and with nostalgia.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LLOYD COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shepwatkins
Great album. Easy listen when you find yourself in that mood.
So nice
@christya3970
Zero comments? This song is unbelievably gorgeous.
@davidpuente2194
I was listening to this in 91. Lloyd is the real deal, always was.
@hayleyclarke9976
Recently discovered this artist, loving his music, have vinly and Cd's on order 😍
@ordinarypop
A long time favorite
@ecritsservices6337
Merveilleuse.... L'une de mes préférées du grand auteur qu'est Lloyd Cole.
@ButtonPhonics
The human species as it over populates, as is nature, weakens without culling.. hence we get the music of today.... yet we remain,those of our species who know great (not popular) music and great artists when we hear them. Lloyd is up there with the BEST that ever was. Not the greatest voice, great tho, but his superb craft and durability will see him listened to by all smart humans that remain, forever. Thank you Lloyd.
@johndavies8728
Fantastic track
@shepwatkins
Great two side album
@mariannepiiksi5317
So many memories to this album😭😭🌹🌹