Butterflies
Fleesh Lyrics


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Hiding myself in this jar of glass
Red butterflies flying on the sky so fast
They've all looked the same for so long
How could they know that they were

Making me a prisioner telling me I'm a mess
I've buried my soul and hidden all my best
And now I see I can break free and can be me 'Cause

Red butterflies can be anywhere you go
They may try to change you
But you can still you

Bad butterflies will be everywhere you look
They can try to mute you
But you can still blue

Now that I know I'm not a big mess
I can be myself and live outside the glass
Now my real life begins, I'll take control
I'm pressing start for

A new life where I don't have to hide
Even with all their poison they can't bite me
And now I see I can break free and can be me 'Cause

Red butterflies can be anywhere you go
They may try to change you
But you can still you

Bad butterflies will be everywhere you look
They can try to mute you
But you can still blue

Now you have to be careful
You're the only one
Who knows who you really are
You are the only one




Who knows your own scars
And they'll never know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fleesh's song Butterflies explore a theme of self-discovery and acceptance in the face of societal pressure to conform. The opening lines, "Hiding myself in this jar of glass, Red butterflies flying on the sky so fast," set the scene for the internal struggle the singer is facing. They feel trapped and isolated from the world around them, surrounded by "red butterflies" which represent the pressures of society. Despite feeling like a prisoner to these external expectations, the singer realizes that they can break free and embrace their true self.


The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the "red butterflies" can be found anywhere, and that they may try to change you. However, the singer asserts that despite this external pressure, they can still be true to themselves. The message is empowering and encourages the listener to embrace their individuality, even in the face of pressure to conform. The third verse ends on a positive note, with the singer feeling confident in their newfound sense of self and ready to take control of their life.


Overall, the lyrics to Butterflies are a powerful statement of self-acceptance and empowerment. They urge the listener to break free from societal pressure and embrace their true self, even if that means going against the norm.


Line by Line Meaning

Hiding myself in this jar of glass
I am concealing myself within an enclosure made of glass


Red butterflies flying on the sky so fast
Bright hued insects with wings in motion, traversing the heavens with speed


They've all looked the same for so long
It has been the same for them perpetually


How could they know that they were
They were oblivious of the fact that they were like this


Making me a prisioner telling me I'm a mess
They are domineering me, as well as informing me of my deficiencies


I've buried my soul and hidden all my best
I have interred my inner spirit and obscured my strengths


And now I see I can break free and can be me 'Cause
Currently I comprehend that I'm capable of emancipating myself and being true to myself because


Red butterflies can be anywhere you go
Crimson butterflies are ubiquitous


They may try to change you
They might make an effort to modify you


But you can still you
However, you still have the opportunity to be yourself


Bad butterflies will be everywhere you look
However, malevolent butterflies will be present in your field of view


They can try to mute you
They may endeavor to silence you


But you can still blue
But you can still retain your spirit


Now that I know I'm not a big mess
Now that I am aware I am not a disaster


I can be myself and live outside the glass
I can be authentic and reside outside the glass jar


Now my real life begins, I'll take control
Now my existence can begin, and I'll take charge


I'm pressing start for
I'm initiating a process of change towards


A new life where I don't have to hide
A novel existence in which I don't need to conceal myself


Even with all their poison they can't bite me
Despite all their malice they cannot harm me


And now I see I can break free and can be me 'Cause
Presently I know I can break loose and be true to myself because


Now you have to be careful
Now, you must exercise care


You're the only one
You are the only one


Who knows who you really are
Who knows genuinely who you are


You are the only one
You are the solitary one


Who knows your own scars
Who comprehends your own distress


And they'll never know
And they will never be aware




Writer(s): Marcelo Oliveira, Gabriela Vessoni

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Comments from YouTube:

Jay Murray

Jays reviews: The slide guitar opening leads you down a false path as “Butterflies” flutters away into into a sweet sounding but melancholic tale of hope and despair. A metaphoric story of being trapped in a typhoon as the world swoops around you blinding, stealing the very essence of who and what you are, while escaping from the branches of self doubt. A beautifully simple constructed chorus and great use of harmonies makes this a sweet opening to 2015’s “My Real Life”

FleeshOfficial

Thank you so much for your amazing review fulfilled with kind words, Jay!!! We really appreciate it! Thank you for your support!

Jay Murray

@FleeshOfficial That’s quite ok. As a fellow musician and artist this is what we do. We have a gift that we bestow upon world fuelling it’s dreams, hopes and fears giving it the power to pass those dream hopes and fears on. A true Gift. You guys are worth writing about, there’s been quite a lot of unknown talent coming from your part of the world and YouTube can be a powerful enough platform to share our gifts... Good luck with the future and beware I shall be reviewing you again very soon...

Fábio Rocha

Marcelo, parabéns ficou muito bom como tudo que você faz. O inglês da letra está absolutamente perfeito e correto.

herbert menge

another nice tune and i am proud to be a fan of these musicans, yes sir :-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

saravaar

wonderful work - music lyrics video - all a match!

Said Jamil

Is this a cover or an original song? Anyway, it is just wonderful! You're such a talented woman! I just suscribed 😊

FleeshOfficial

Hey Said, it's an original song! It's from our first album!
Thank you very much! 🥰

Said Jamil

@FleeshOfficial My pleasure! Keep up the good work!! 😀

Reinaldo Estrela de Morais

Quem diria Gaby, está já tem tempo hein.

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