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Butterflies Are Free
Deborah Gibson Lyrics
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Just close your eyes
And I will stay right by your side
And if this world turns cruel & cold
Look to the skies
Don't you see the truth?
The power of one, the power of two
The power of me loving you
[CHORUS:]
Butterflies are free
Free to come and go
Free to spread their wings
Know that I know
You'll come back to me
Cause love like butterflies are free
You see a light
You hear the call
And if I don't let you fly
I don't know you at all
So go on and roam
See all that you can
Born unto this earth a curious soul
You and you alone
can make you feel whole
But don't I add truth
you've never known
[CHORUS]
The tighter the grip
The more you'll resist
It's human nature I suppose
But I'd rather be surprised by a kiss
Then under your control
[CHORUS]
Free to come and go
Free to spread their wings
Know that I know
You'll come back to me
Cause love like butterflies are free
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
Free to come and go
Free to spread their wings
You'll come back to me
Cause love like butterflies are free
The song "Butterflies are Free" by Deborah Gibson talks about the power of love and how it should be free like butterflies. The first verse urges the listener not to hold on too tightly to someone they love, but instead trust that they will stay by their side. If the world becomes cruel and cold, they ask the listener to look to the skies for the power of two people in love. The chorus emphasizes the importance of freedom, and how love should be just as free as the butterflies. Gibson is confident that her love will come back to her because love, like the butterflies, is free.
In the second verse of the song, Gibson sings about the importance of letting go and exploring the world. She encourages her loved one to see everything that they can and to live life to the fullest. But she never adds any truths that they haven't known, as their own experiences alone can be life-changing. In the bridge, Gibson sings about how holding onto someone by force can push them away. Instead, she would prefer to be surprised with a kiss, rather than controlling someone.
In conclusion, "Butterflies are Free" is a beautiful love song about the power of love and the importance of freedom in any relationship. It teaches us not to hold onto people too tightly, but instead trust in the power of love to bring them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't close your hand
Don't hold too tightly to someone or something, let it be free
Just close your eyes
Trust that you are safe and secure, and that someone will be there for you
And I will stay right by your side
Someone will always be there for you no matter what happens
And if this world turns cruel & cold
If life gets tough and difficult, don't despair
Look to the skies
Believe that there is hope, and look for something greater
Don't you see the truth?
Don't you understand what I'm trying to tell you?
The power of one, the power of two
Together, we are strong and can overcome anything
The power of me loving you
My love for you is powerful and will always be there
Butterflies are free
Just as butterflies are free to fly and move on, so too are we
Free to come and go
We have the freedom to choose, and are not bound by anything or anyone
Free to spread their wings
We should explore and follow our dreams, no matter where they take us
Know that I know
Trust that I understand and support you, no matter what
You'll come back to me
Even though we have our own paths to follow, we will always find our way back to each other
Cause love like butterflies are free
Love is free, and gives us the strength and resilience to pursue our dreams
You see a light
You have hope, and can look towards something brighter
You hear the call
You have a calling, and should pursue it no matter what
And if I don't let you fly
If I hold you back or don't support you in your dreams, I don't truly know or love you
I don't know you at all
If I restrict you, I don't understand who you truly are
So go on and roam
Explore and discover the world and yourself
See all that you can
Embrace opportunities and experiences, and learn from them
Born unto this earth a curious soul
We are all born with curiosity and a desire to explore and learn
You and you alone
You are responsible for your own happiness and fulfillment
can make you feel whole
Only you can find true happiness and completeness within yourself
But don't I add truth
But don't forget the truth that love and support from others can also help us feel whole
The more you'll resist
The tighter you hold onto something, the more you'll rebel against it
It's human nature I suppose
It's natural for us to resist something when we feel restricted or confined
But I'd rather be surprised by a kiss
I'd rather be surprised by love and affection, than try to control and restrict it
Then under your control
I don't want to control or restrict someone's freedom or happiness
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