A cornerstone of Hip-Hop's late 90's indie-uprise, DJ Spinna made much of his first impression on listeners as the musical background of his group The Jigmastas (having released an impressive slew of 12" singles on his then self-run label Beyond Real during this time) as well as providing the canvas for an array of that era's lyrical giants. As an emcee in New York City, if you didn't have a Spinna production under your belt, well, you just hadn't accomplished all there was to accomplish. Everyone from Mos Def, Talib Kweli to Pharaohe Monch boasted Spinna beats to prove their worth to the scene. At the height of indie-kingpin Rawkus Records heyday, Spinna was in demand, also churning out timeless classics of the era from the likes of J-Live, Mr. Complex and The Polyrhythm Addicts (his all-too-brief collabo-group with Apani B., Shaabam Sadeeq and Complex).
As collaborative production work flooded his studio, from hip-hop legends like Sadat X & Grand Puba (Brand Nubian), Masta Ace and Guru (Gangstarr) to even The Jungle Brothers. Yet, while his stock as a the go-to producer rose so did his value as a key, if not crucial, remixer. At the time reworking hits for the major-label likes of De La Soul ("Stakes is High") Das EFX and MC Eiht.
Turning heads throughout the industry, Spinna's sonics soon infiltrated numerous genres. Tapped by everyone from George Michael to Mary J. Blige to Motown Records (for his brilliant Michael Jackson homage to "We're Almost There"). It's here his production presence would flourish greatly, as Spinna would go on to revive and revise Soulful marvels like Donald Byrd, Eddie Kendricks, Betty Carter, Roy Ayers and Al Jarreau. Always relevant to the current, Spinna has taken to new mixes for the J Dilla-bred Platinum Pied Pipers and Bay Area songstress Goapele as with the well respected Les Nubian. Though it goes without saying that one of the more memorable mixes goes to his monumental version of Shawn Escoffery's "Days Like This". In turn, catapulting Spinna into his now stately, touted presence in the dance music scene. Which made the transition to BBE Records smooth as ever, for his landmark solo production album "Here To There". It also spawned another record label, Spinna's own, Wonderwax. A home for his soulful dance classics, the imprint came to fruition in 2003, and has seen memorable releases from contemporaries such as Rich Medina, Lady Alma, Blaze, The Free Radikalz and Selan.
With so much studio work, it's a marvel Spinna travels as much as he does. The constant, globe-trotting performances he's become equally famed for have brought the DJ as far as Iceland, Australia, and South Africa as well as countless jaunts through England, Europe and the U.S. Not to forget, his hugely successful tours of Japan, where Spinna is held in the highest regard throughout the country for his craft in music. Not always the lone crowd-controller, Spinna's collaborated on stage alongside contemporary luminaries like Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, Joe Claussell, Bugz In The Attic, Osunlade, Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope, Keb Darge, DJ Scratch (EPMD), DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist. He's a true showman and versatile as ever.
Yet nothing compares to his celebrated Stevie Wonder inspired WONDER-Full DJ-performances (aside friend and contributor Bobbito Garcia). Garnering overwhelming fanfare each occasion done - whether NYC, LA, San Francisco, Japan or beyond and if a WONDER-Full event is booked at a club you can put money on a line around the block and thousands of Stevie Wonder admirers rocking the house. And while he's gained so much attention and accolade for his tributes to Stevie, Spinna is not incapable of doing the same for any other pivotal forefather. Visit New York City any given month and find a number of Spinna themed throw-downs in the city's esteemed venues - each as memorable as the last.
Its true that there are other likeminded DJ/Producers in the world comparable to DJ Spinna, but for the most part, they choose a genre and master it. Ask them to flip another variety with the same intense knowledge and sleek-savvy and you'll be hard pressed to find someone that'll do it to Spinna's extent.
With a brand new album "InterGalactic Soul" at its completion (set for release in May, 06), Spinna's venturing to new reaches in his quest to musical harmony. Tapping into his perfected take on a truly cosmic boom-bap to a sexy, stylishly accessible brand of House and dance music that is unique only to him.
Remaining a musician for the ages, Spinna's true successes happily await in the future. Won't you come along for the ride?
Butterfly Girl
DJ Spinna Lyrics
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Time is so precious
Your purpose here is to fly
If it's not love
Ask yourself are
You just here wasting your time
You don't like how this cat treats you
Right down the path your heart is unwilling to go, baby
Deep inside you know he's not matching
Your heart, your passion, and time invested in him
'Cause it seems he's so hard to find lately
You want something more
But still you ignore
The reasons for love
The reasons that we're here for
Your heart deserves a true feeling
A partner to touch it inside
There's no need to leave
You just feel the need to hide, baby
Dear butterfly
Time is so precious
Your purpose here is to fly
If it's not love
Ask yourself are
You just here wasting your time
Dear butterfly girl
He second your second guessing
Keeps you away from your path
All roads will lead you
To blessings you don't know you have, baby
What is it you feel you are chasing?
Are you just racing against time?
Why don't you just slow down?
Make sure that your steps are in line, baby
You wonder why his love
Is not stronger as it was
But don't stop your heart
Don't stay just because, lady
I know that you want something special
Why not be careful with your soul?
You keep jumping in and falling in love
Instead of letting it grow-ow-ow-ow
Dear butterfly
Time is so precious
Your purpose here is to fly (your purpose here is to fly)
If it's not love
Ask yourself are
You just here wasting your time
Dear butterfly lady
And also to the guy
Why not take time to see
how sweet that girl can be?
If we let down our guards
and let our loving in
We may begin
To realize what it is we have
If it's just a game
Be honest with yourself
Go play that somewhere else
No need to lead her to a place
Don't intend to be displeased with her
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Dear butterfly
Time is so precious
Your purpose here is to fly (is to fly)
If it's not love (if it's not love)
Ask yourself are (come on, girl)
You just here wasting your time (wasting your time)
(Oh, my baby, one more time)
Dear butterfly (dear butterfly)
Time is so precious (time is so precious)
Your purpose here is to fly (your purpose here is to - is to fly)
If it's not love (love, yeah, yeah)
Ask yourself are (ask yourself, baby)
You just here wasting your time? (Are you just wasting your time, baby girl)
Dear butterfly (uh-huh)
Time is so precious
You're purpose here is to fly (is to fly, baby girl, yeah)
If it's not love
Ask yourself are
You just here wasting your time? (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
In the song "Butterfly Girl" by DJ Spinna, the lyrics tell the story of a woman who is stuck in a relationship that is not fulfilling or healthy for her. The lyrics address her directly, calling her "Butterfly" and reminding her that her purpose is to fly and be free. The song encourages her to ask herself if she is wasting her time, if this relationship is just a game or if she truly feels loved and valued. It urges her to consider whether she is willing to settle for something that doesn't bring her true happiness, and whether she is willing to hide her true self in order to maintain the relationship.
The lyrics also speak to the man in the relationship, encouraging him to see the sweet, wonderful person that the woman truly is and to be honest with himself if he cannot offer her the love and respect she deserves. The song reminds both parties that time is precious and shouldn't be wasted on unhealthy or unfulfilling relationships.
Overall, "Butterfly Girl" is a beautiful and heartfelt song that speaks to the struggles and challenges of love and relationships. The lyrics are insightful and poignant, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful. It is a lovely reminder to all of us to value ourselves and our time, and to be willing to let go of anything that doesn't bring us true happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear butterfly
DJ Spinna is addressing his subject, comparing them to a butterfly.
Time is so precious
DJ Spinna reminds his subject of the preciousness of time.
Your purpose here is to fly
DJ Spinna is advising his subject to fulfill their purpose in life.
If it's not love
DJ Spinna asks his subject to examine their emotions.
Ask yourself are
DJ Spinna is encouraging his subject to self-reflect.
You just here wasting your time
DJ Spinna is warning his subject against wasting their time on unproductive pursuits.
You don't like how this cat treats you
DJ Spinna is speaking about a potential romantic partner of his subject.
But still you choose to follow
DJ Spinna notes that his subject is still pursuing a romantic relationship despite their misgivings.
Right down the path your heart is unwilling to go, baby
DJ Spinna observes that his subject is pursuing a potentially harmful relationship that goes against their better judgment.
Deep inside you know he's not matching
DJ Spinna is urging his subject to recognize that their romantic partner is not a good match for them.
Your heart, your passion, and time invested in him
DJ Spinna is reminding his subject of the investment they have made in their current relationship.
'Cause it seems he's so hard to find lately
DJ Spinna notes that his subject's romantic partner is emotionally distant.
You want something more
DJ Spinna observes that his subject desires something more meaningful in life.
But still you ignore
DJ Spinna points out that his subject is ignoring their true aspirations.
The reasons for love
DJ Spinna suggests that love has certain essential, positive qualities.
The reasons that we're here for
DJ Spinna reminds his subject that love is one of the main reasons for human existence.
Your heart deserves a true feeling
DJ Spinna notes that his subject deserves a genuine and authentic emotional connection.
A partner to touch it inside
DJ Spinna suggests that a romantic partner can provide deep emotional fulfillment to his subject.
There's no need to leave
DJ Spinna encourages his subject to stay and work on their relationship.
You just feel the need to hide, baby
DJ Spinna states that his subject is reluctant to share their true feelings with their romantic partner.
He second your second guessing
DJ Spinna implies that his subject's romantic partner is not helping them to feel more secure in their relationship.
Keeps you away from your path
DJ Spinna observes that his subject's current relationship is preventing them from fulfilling their true aspirations.
All roads will lead you
DJ Spinna suggests that there are many paths in life.
To blessings you don't know you have, baby
DJ Spinna notes that his subject may not realize the potential rewards they can reap in life by following their true passions.
What is it you feel you are chasing?
DJ Spinna is urging his subject to examine their true motivations.
Are you just racing against time?
DJ Spinna asks his subject if they are driven simply by the desire to accomplish things faster.
Why don't you just slow down?
DJ Spinna advises his subject to take their time in life.
Make sure that your steps are in line, baby
DJ Spinna advises his subject to be intentional in their actions, moving purposefully towards their true aspirations.
You wonder why his love
DJ Spinna notes that his subject is questioning their romantic partner's feelings.
Is not stronger as it was
DJ Spinna observes that his subject perceives a decline in their romantic partner's emotional connection.
But don't stop your heart
DJ Spinna advises his subject not to shut down emotionally.
Don't stay just because, lady
DJ Spinna advises his subject not to maintain the status quo in their relationship.
I know that you want something special
DJ Spinna acknowledges that his subject wants something more meaningful in life.
Why not be careful with your soul?
DJ Spinna advises his subject to be mindful of their spiritual well-being.
You keep jumping in and falling in love
DJ Spinna suggests that his subject may be too quick to jump into romantic relationships.
Instead of letting it grow-ow-ow-ow
DJ Spinna suggests that his subject should take their time in developing meaningful romantic relationships.
And also to the guy
DJ Spinna addresses his subject's potential romantic partner.
Why not take time to see
DJ Spinna suggests that the romantic partner should slow down and take their time in getting to know his subject.
how sweet that girl can be?
DJ Spinna advises his subject's potential romantic partner to appreciate her emotional depth and potential.
If we let down our guards
DJ Spinna suggests that both partners should be vulnerable in their relationship.
and let our loving in
DJ Spinna suggests that romantic partners should be open and accepting towards each other.
We may begin
DJ Spinna suggests that by being open to each other, romantic partners may embark on a deeper emotional connection.
To realize what it is we have
DJ Spinna suggests that partners should cherish the emotional bond that they share.
If it's just a game
DJ Spinna suggests that some romantic relationships can be frivolous and avoidable.
Be honest with yourself
DJ Spinna advises his subject to be brutally honest in assessing their own intentions.
Go play that somewhere else
DJ Spinna advises his subject's potential romantic partner to seek a more compatible romantic partner elsewhere.
No need to lead her to a place
DJ Spinna advises against leading his subject on.
Don't intend to be displeased with her
DJ Spinna advises his subject's potential romantic partner not to act in a way that could hurt her emotionally.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIC ROBERSON, VICTOR AXELROD, VINCENT WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juliem1674
I am soooo late.....just heard this gem of a song via a mix tape.
Loving the lyrics. Great relationship advice in less than 5 minutes.
"Dear butterfly
Time is so precious
Your purpose here is to fly
If it's not love
Ask yourself....
are you just here wasting your time?"
@khemetbey803
one thing i dislike about the music industry is that its controlled....there is no reason that music like this should be only known by those of us that take time to explore the deep ends of such genres.
@HeyYoggie
I agree 120%.
@danaburtwell1
I agree 100%
@2Live4Christ1
PREAAAACH!!!
@arturogonzalezluis5051
Elegant music for elegant people.
@IRedpunk
The problem these days is not quality but rather the image that some "rolemodels"/celebrities sell to the kids. Not only they often don't even work themselves on their songs but it's 90% recycled trash and meaningless lyrics. I mean if a girl can make millions by simply saying Umbrella ellaaaaaa hey hey / ohoohoooooo and showing her butt in the videoclip... that's why they reproduce the same shit until now, because it's still working sadly.
@juliem1674
I am soooo late.....just heard this gem of a song via a mix tape.
Loving the lyrics. Great relationship advice in less than 5 minutes.
"Dear butterfly
Time is so precious
Your purpose here is to fly
If it's not love
Ask yourself....
are you just here wasting your time?"
@africanbella28
Loving this song! I think that Eric Roberson is so underrated. He is a really good singer 😊
@LadySwag502
2019 and this is STILL in heavy rotation in my house.
@aoleonwallace3398
I listen to this everyday on repeat😍🙌🏾