Butterfly
Donald Byrd & 125th Street N.Y.C. Lyrics

Butterfly cutie pie
Referring to the partner as a beautiful, charming woman

Just me and my baby
Emphasizing that the relationship is exclusive and committed

She my ride or die
Expressing deep trust and loyalty in the partner, willing to face any challenge together, even to the point of death

By my side
Another way of underlining the importance of the partner's presence, especially during tough times

Sexy lil lady
An admiring and playful way of praising the partner's attractiveness

Let me hold you tight
A desire for physical closeness and affection

Through the night
A metaphor for the journey of life, implying that the partner will be there for support and comfort

Protect you from them haters
Acknowledging the existence of people who may wish harm or ill-will, but expressing the intention of shielding the partner from them

We gon make it right
A promise to fix any problems that may arise and to work together towards a better future

Keep it tight
A slang expression meaning to stay loyal, focused, and united

And we gon get this paper baby
A reference to making money and achieving success as a team

They prolly never seen
Recognizing that not everyone understands or can appreciate the depth and uniqueness of the relationship

A love like you and me
Celebrating the special connection between the partners

This ain't no fantasy
Asserting that the relationship is real and genuine, not mere wishful thinking or imagination

But we both woke the dream
Suggesting that the relationship has exceeded their expectations and fulfilled their aspirations

Now there's a part of me
Acknowledging that the partner has become an integral and irreplaceable part of the self

In you I can't believe
Expressing wonder and gratitude at the presence and impact of the partner in one's life

And there's a part of you
Stating that the partner, too, has a special connection and bond with the self

In me won't ever leave
Asserting that the connection between the partners is profound and enduring

Take me to my destiny
Requesting that the partner accompany and support one another towards fulfillment of their life's purpose

Your loving got the best of me
Acknowledging that the love of the partner has transformed and elevated one's life in positive ways

All the things I've never seen
Emphasizing the novelty and wonder of experiencing life with the partner

You show me love can set me free
Asserting that the love of the partner has empowered and liberated one's spirit and creativity

They don't know what we been through
Recognizing that others cannot fully understand or appreciate the challenges and trials that the partners have faced together

And they don't really care to see
Implying that others' opinions or reactions do not matter as much as the love and bond between the partners

Without you I feel incomplete
Stating that the partner is essential and vital to one's sense of happiness and fulfillment

No doubt to me we meant to be
Asserting that the compatibility and connection between the partners is natural and destined

It's different when I'm with ya
Highlighting the transformative effect of the partner's presence on one's life

You put color in my picture
Using a metaphor to indicate that the partner adds vibrancy, depth, and meaning to one's life

Light my vision give me sight
Another way of saying that the partner illuminates and clarifies one's direction, purpose, and perspective

To lead us far from dark decisions
A play on words, suggesting that the partner's guidance and love can help one avoid making harmful choices

Hard to give up on my mission
Acknowledging that pursuing one's goals and dreams is challenging and requires dedication and perseverance

My militia filled with feeling
Using a metaphor to indicate that the partner and one's emotions are like an army, fighting for one's happiness and success

Time to give what I've been given
Implying that it is time for the artist to reciprocate the love, support, and sacrifice that the partner has offered

All my love is never ending baby
Declaring that the singer's love for the partner is infinite and enduring

Together we weather the struggle
Stating that the partners face and overcome challenges and difficulties as a team

You name it we been through it all
Asserting that the partners have experienced a wide range of obstacles and trials, but have prevailed through unity and perseverance

Survive and we live by the hustle
Implying that the partners work hard and smart to overcome adversity and achieve their goals, without succumbing to despair or apathy

Don't need nothin if we got each other
Stating that the companionship and love of the partner is more valuable and fulfilling than any material possession or external validation

Fed me when I'm joshin' never left my mother
Using a metaphor to indicate that the partner is like a caregiver, nourishing and supporting one's spirit and family

Even right beside me when I met my father
Stating that the partner is intimately involved in and supportive of one's family relationships and reunions

You the one that with me when I found my uncle
Stating that the partner is also present and helpful in moments of joy and discovery related to one's family history and heritage

Dead on the road on his motorcycle
A sad and poignant reference to the loss of a family member, but also indicating that the partner is there to comfort and support in moments of grief

Feeling I might just wife ya
Slang expression indicating an intention to marry or commit to a long-term relationship with the partner

Feeling my life inside ya
A metaphor indicating that the partner is an integral and inseparable part of one's identity and essence

Feel you a rider
Acknowledging that the partner is loyal, supportive, and committed, especially during difficult times

Feel what you feel
Stating that the singer empathizes and understands the partner's emotions and needs

And I'm feeling you right
A play on words, suggesting that the artist is intimately connected and compatible with the partner

Just love me I'll love you
Stating that the relationship is based on simple yet profound mutual love and respect

For all of my life and I'll
Asserting that the love and commitment between the partners is enduring and lifelong

Never leave
Reiterating that the relationship is based on deep loyalty and devotion

Never gon break out
Using a slang expression meaning that the partners will not betray or abandon each other

Ain't no need
Asserting that the partners do not need anyone or anything else to be happy and fulfilled

For to say my vows
Suggesting that the partners do not need to formalize their commitment through marriage or other ceremonies in order to validate their love

You the queen
Using a metaphor to indicate that the partner is highly respected, valued, and admired

And the king been crowned
Another metaphor, suggesting that the artist is willing and happy to support and uplift the partner's status and power

Bow down
A slang demand for respect and recognition towards the artist and the partner

Our love is like royalty
Using the metaphor of royalty to suggest that the love between the partners is noble, dignified, and honorable

Conquer anything
Stating that the partners are able to overcome any obstacle, difficulty or challenge because of their love and unity

To come in between
Implying that nothing can separate or weaken the bond between the partners

So lucky you spoil me
Acknowledging the partner's generosity, care, and affection, and expressing gratitude for it

So I live and breathe
Stating that the partner is so essential and fundamental to one's existence that their love sustains and nourishes one's very being

To give what you need
Asserting that the singer is committed to meeting the partner's needs and wants, and that their love is based on mutual reciprocity and balance