... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
Butterfly
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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Then you fly around with somebody new
But I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
You treat me mean, you're makin' me cry
I've made up my mind to tell you goodbye
But I'm no good without you, you butterfly
That you were the troublin' kind
'cause the honey drips from your sweet lips
One taste and I'm outta my mind
I love you so much I know what I'll do
I'm clippin' your wings, your flyin' is through
'cause I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
Ooh, I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
Ooh, I can't live without you, you butterfly
I knew from the first time I kissed you
That you were the troublin' kind
'cause the honey that drips from your sweet lips
One taste and I'm outta my mind
Ooh, I love you so much I know what I'll do
I'm clippin' your wings, your flyin' is through
'cause I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
You butterfly
You butterfly
The lyrics of Frankie Laine's "Butterfly" song revolve around the singer's tumultuous relationship with someone he loves dearly. He describes how the person professes their love for him and promises to be true but then goes around town with someone new. The singer is so in love with this person that he is unable to let go and says he is "crazy" about them. Despite treating him mean and making him cry, he cannot help but want to be with this person.
The singer admits to the troublesome nature of the person they love, with the sweet honey dripping from their lips signifying the person's deceitful nature. The singer cannot resist this person, saying that just one taste and he is out of his mind. Despite knowing that he should let go of this person, he clings on, deciding to clip their wings and put a stop to their running around. The singer is aware that he is unable to function without this person in his life, summing up the lyrics by repeating that he is "crazy about you, you butterfly."
Line by Line Meaning
You tell me you love me, you say you'll be true
You proclaim your love for me and make promises to stay faithful
Then you fly around with somebody new
Yet, you break those promises and involve yourself with others
But I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
Despite this, I am still head over heels for you, even though you are constantly flitting around like a butterfly
You treat me mean, you're makin' me cry
You are hurting me with your cruel and unfaithful behavior, causing me emotional pain
I've made up my mind to tell you goodbye
I have decided that it is time for us to part ways
But I'm no good without you, you butterfly
However, I feel like I cannot function or be happy without you in my life, despite everything
I knew from the first time I kissed you
Right from the beginning, I sensed that you were going to be a source of trouble for me
That you were the troublin' kind
That you had a lot of baggage and personality traits that would cause problems in our relationship
'cause the honey drips from your sweet lips
Your words and actions seem sweet and sincere, but ultimately they are sticky and difficult to get rid of
One taste and I'm outta my mind
Despite my reservations, just a small sample of your charm is enough to throw me off balance emotionally
I love you so much I know what I'll do
I care for you so deeply that I am willing to take drastic measures to make things work between us
I'm clippin' your wings, your flyin' is through
I am going to limit your freedom and end your wandering ways by putting an end to your relationships with others
'cause I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
Because of my intense feelings for you, I am willing to take these actions to keep you with me
Ooh, I'm crazy about you, you butterfly
I am really, truly smitten with you, despite everything
Ooh, I can't live without you, you butterfly
I feel like I cannot go on if you are not in my life, so I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep you by my side
You butterfly
Ultimately, I am powerless against you and the impact you have on my life
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, LOWE MUSIC PUBL.CO., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernie Lowe, Kal Mann
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