Earth Witch is a stoner metal trio that released their first EP Earthbound … Read Full Bio ↴Earth Witch is a stoner metal trio that released their first EP Earthbound in 2013. On drums is Nathan Landolt, formerly of Rvins and owner and operator of Error Records, through whom the release is being made available. Nathan also currently drums for Doomsayer. Ivan Catron- the mastermind behind such acts like Dino Bravo, Orange Soda, Planet Farm, and most recently, a revival of folk-punk outfit Bad Catman - is on lead guitar and vocals. Rounding out the crew on bass, and also taking the reigns for recording the album, is Sean Hermann. Sean, who plays for Enta as well, most notably operates his own label, Skeletal Lightning.

Butterfly
Earth Witch Lyrics

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Please don't ask me where I've been
Innocence is running thin
I'm right where I need to be
Not a place for you to see

I'm sleeping, you're dreaming
Oh butterfly
Fly away from me

Oh butterfly
Spread your wings

I feel you following me
Obstacles, they must impede
What can I do to make you cease
Why can't you just leave me be

I'm sleeping, you're dreaming
Oh butterfly
Fly away from me
Oh butterfly
Spread your wings

Hey you why don't you stay with me
We can be as one tonight
Later when, we part your wounds can't heal
You will stalk me through my life

I'm sleeping, you're scheming
Oh butterfly
Fly away from me
Oh butterfly
Spread your wings

I'm sleeping, you're scheming
Oh butterfly
Fly away from me

Oh butterfly
Spread your wings

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Earth Witch's song "Butterfly" seem to be about someone who is trying to escape from another person. The person is not specifying where they have been, and their innocence is running thin, indicating that they might have been going through something traumatic. The person in the song believes that they are right where they need to be, but it is not a place for the other person to see. This could be because the person in the song is trying to heal and move on from something that the other person might have caused.

The chorus of the song repeats "I'm sleeping, you're dreaming, Oh butterfly, fly away from me, Oh butterfly, spread your wings." This could mean that the person wants to be left alone, like a butterfly that flies away. They don't want the other person to follow them or bring obstacles that could slow down their healing process. The bridge of the song has someone asking the person to stay with them, but it seems like they are only interested in temporary companionship. The person knows that when they part ways, the other person will not be able to heal from their wounds and will continue to stalk them through life.

Overall, "Butterfly" seems to be about someone trying to escape from someone who has caused them pain or trauma. The person wants to be left alone to heal and move on, but the other person is not willing to let go. The chorus of the song is a powerful message of wanting to be free, like a butterfly that spreads its wings and flies away.

Line by Line Meaning

Please don't ask me where I've been
I don't want to discuss my past experiences.

Innocence is running thin
I'm losing my purity.

I'm right where I need to be
I'm exactly where I belong.

Not a place for you to see
It's not a location you should know about.

I'm sleeping, you're dreaming
I'm unaware, while you have hopes and aspirations.

Oh butterfly
A beautiful creature of nature.

Fly away from me
Go away from me.

Spread your wings
Use your freedom to explore.

I feel you following me
I sense you trailing me.

Obstacles, they must impede
Difficulties are blocking my path.

What can I do to make you cease
What actions will prevent you from pursuing me?