Butterfly
Digimon Lyrics


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Gokigen na chou ni natte kirameku kaze ni notte
Ima sugu kimi ni ai ni yukou
Yokei na koto nante wasureta hou ga mashi sa
Kore ijou shareteru jikan wa nai

Nani ga wow wow wow wow wow kono sora ni todoku no darou
Dakedo wow wow wow wow wow ashita no yotei mo wakaranai
Mugendai na yume no ato no nanimo nai yo no naka ja
Sou sa itoshii omoi mo makesou ni naru kedo
Stay shigachi na imeeji darake no tayorinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa on my love

Ukareta chou ni natte ichizu na kaze ni notte
Doko mademo kimi ni ai ni yukou
Aimai na kotoba tte igai ni benri datte
Sakenderu hitto songu kikinagara

Nani ga wow wow wow wow wow kono machi ni hibiku no darou
Dakedo wow wow wow wow wow kitai shitetemo shikata nai

Mugendai na yume no ato no yarusenai yo no naka ja
Sou sa joushiki hazure mo waruku wa nai ka na
Stay shisou na imeeji wo someta gikochinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa on my love

Nani ga wow wow wow wow wow kono sora ni todoku no darou
Dakedo wow wow wow wow wow ashita no yotei mo wakaranai

Mugendai no yume no ato no nanimo nai yo no naka ja
Sou sa itoshii omoi mo makesou ni naru kedo
Stay shigachi na imeeji darake no tayorinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa oh yeah

Mugendai na yume no ato no yarusenai yo no naka ja
Sou sa joushiki hazure mo waruku wa nai ka na




Stay shisou na imeeji wo someta gikochinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa on my love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Digimon's song Butterfly express the idea of the limitless possibilities of dreams, the power of love and the determination to overcome obstacles in order to achieve those dreams. The first verse sets the tone of the song with "Gokigen na chou ni natte kirameku kaze ni notte," meaning "Becoming a happy butterfly and riding on the sparkling wind," and then continues with "Ima sugu kimi ni ai ni yukou," meaning "Let's immediately go see you." The second verse emphasizes the idea of forgetting unnecessary things and making the most of our time in the present moment.


The chorus repeats "Nani ga wow wow wow wow wow kono sora ni todoku no darou" with the phrase "wow wow wow" representing the endless possibilities of the future and the great unknown. The singer contemplates what will reach the sky and wonders about tomorrow's plans. The third verse speaks of the difficulties and uncertainties that come with pursuing one's dreams, but reassures the listener that even with a mediocre foundation, they can still succeed if they have a strong desire to do so. The phrase "Stay shigachi na imeeji darake no tayorinai tsubasa demo Kitto toberu sa on my love" translates to "Even with unstable and image-covered untrusty wings, surely we'll be able to fly with love."


Line by Line Meaning

Gokigen na chou ni natte kirameku kaze ni notte
Become a cheerful butterfly and ride the glittering wind


Ima sugu kimi ni ai ni yukou
Let's go see you right now


Yokei na koto nante wasureta hou ga mashi sa
It's better to forget unnecessary things


Kore ijou shareteru jikan wa nai
There's no time to hesitate anymore


Nani ga wow wow wow wow wow kono sora ni todoku no darou
I wonder what will reach this sky with a wow wow wow wow wow


Dakedo wow wow wow wow wow ashita no yotei mo wakaranai
But wow wow wow wow wow, I don't know tomorrow's plans


Mugendai na yume no ato no nanimo nai yo no naka ja
In this world where there's nothing left of my boundless dreams


Sou sa itoshii omoi mo makesou ni naru kedo
Yes, even precious feelings seem to be losing


Stay shigachi na imeeji darake no tayorinai tsubasa demo
Stay, even with unsteady wings covered in clumsy images


Kitto toberu sa on my love
I'm sure I can fly, on my love


Ukareta chou ni natte ichizu na kaze ni notte
Become a floating butterfly and ride the single-minded wind


Doko mademo kimi ni ai ni yukou
Let's go see you anywhere


Aimai na kotoba tte igai ni benri datte
Vague words are surprisingly useful


Sakenderu hitto songu kikinagara
While listening to screaming hit songs


Nani ga wow wow wow wow wow kono machi ni hibiku no darou
I wonder what resonates in this town with a wow wow wow wow wow


Dakedo wow wow wow wow wow kitai shitetemo shikata nai
But wow wow wow wow wow, even if I have expectations, there's no way around it


Sou sa joushiki hazure mo waruku wa nai ka na
Yes, isn't it okay to have a lack of common sense?


Stay shisou na imeeji wo someta gikochinai tsubasa demo
Stay, even with wings that are awkwardly coated with doubtful images


Kitto toberu sa on my love
I'm sure I can fly, on my love


Mugendai no yume no ato no nanimo nai yo no naka ja
In this world where there's nothing left of my boundless dreams


Sou sa itoshii omoi mo makesou ni naru kedo
Yes, even precious feelings seem to be losing


Stay shisou na imeeji wo someta gikochinai tsubasa demo
Stay, even with wings that are awkwardly coated with doubtful images


Kitto toberu sa oh yeah
I'm sure I can fly, oh yeah


Mugendai na yume no ato no yarusenai yo no naka ja
In this world where there's nothing left of my boundless dreams


Sou sa joushiki hazure mo waruku wa nai ka na
Yes, isn't it okay to have a lack of common sense?


Stay shisou na imeeji wo someta gikochinai tsubasa demo
Stay, even with wings that are awkwardly coated with doubtful images


Kitto toberu sa on my love
I'm sure I can fly, on my love




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@JackPixie

Gokigen na chou ni natte kirameku kaze ni
notte
Ima sugu kimi ni ai ni yukou
Yokei na koto nante wasureta hou ga
mashi sa
Kore ijou shareteru jikan wa nai

Nani ga wow wow wow wow wow kono sora ni
todoku no darou
Dakedo wow wow wow wow wow ashita no
yotei mo wakaranai

Mugendai na yume no ato no nanimo nai yo
no naka ja
Sou sa itoshii omoi mo makesou ni naru
kedo
Stay shigachi na imeeji darake no
tayorinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa on my love

Ukareta chou ni natte ichizu na kaze ni
notte
Doko mademo kimi ni ai ni yukou
Aimai na kotoba tte igai ni benri datte
Sakenderu hitto songu kikinagara

Nani ga wow wow wow wow wow kono machi
ni hibiku no darou
Dakedo wow wow wow wow wow kitai
shitetemo shikata nai

Mugendai na yume no ato no yarusenai yo
no naka ja
Sou sa joushiki hazure mo waruku wa nai
ka na
Stay shisou na imeeji wo someta
gikochinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa on my love

Mugendai no yume no ato no nanimo nai yo
no naka ja
Sou sa itoshii omoi mo makesou ni naru
kedo
Stay shigachi na imeeji darake no
tayorinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa oh yeah

Mugendai na yume no ato no yarusenai yo
no naka ja
Sou sa joushiki hazure mo waruku wa nai
ka na
Stay shisou na imeeji wo someta
gikochinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa on my love



All comments from YouTube:

@lewisc8404

I'm 34 years old now and I still love Digimon. This song was always deep in my heart. <3

@phyothihanevercare

Same age same feeling bro

@Nerdosmicooficial

You are not alone bro, i'm 27 years old and my love for Digimon is Forever <3

@SeaSerpentLevi

❤❤❤

@philipwilkin2667

One of my fondest childhood memories.

@misternebojsa

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@manfromhamaslume

koji wada never died, he found his way to the digital world 😭

@erloncapuno5979

😩😭😭😭😭❤️

@jalensworld7241

Wait the guy singing this died?!

@Hawks9663

@@jalensworld7241 yes, 6 years ago

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