Karma Butterfly
Girls’ Generation Lyrics


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It's fascination
kizuite ta no are kara zutto
kono cage ni oshiyatta
honto no jibun o

kagami ni utsuru shojo ni
sotto kiku no yo Who's this girl
ta no dareka o playing role
enjiru no wa mo iya na no

tokihanatsu feeling
hane hiroge te set me free
shukumei kara getaway
I'm a Karma Butterfly
kodo ga stop, stop, stop, stop beating
tomaru made no battle life
tokihanatsu feeling
I'm a Karma Butterfly

a sheer feather
matotta tennyo no yo ni
doku obi ta hane kara
kaoru incense

umarekawatte make a move
omoi no mama ni
dare ni mo mise ta koto nai
kao mise te mi tai

tokihanatsu feeling
hane hiroge te set me free
shukumei kara nige te
I'm a Karma Butterfly
modora nai slip, slip, slip, slip, slippin' through
itsuwari dake no Battle life
ima koso release me
I'm a Karma Butterfly

toge ga sasatta mama de
tobitsuzukeru no da toshite mo
kamawa nai seotte yuku wa
Only heaven knows, only heaven knows,
knows, knows

tokihanatsu feeling
hane hiroge te set me free
shukumei kara getaway
I'm a Karma Butterfly
kodo ga stop, stop, stop, stop beating
tomaru made no battle life




mada mi nai ai e
tobu Karma Butterfly

Overall Meaning

Girls' Generation's "Karma Butterfly" is a song that expresses the desire to break free from the restrictions imposed by society and to live life according to one's own heart. The lyrics can be interpreted as a message to oneself to let go of the constraints and expectations placed on oneself or by others. The song begins with the singer realizing that they have been trapped in a cage, suppressing their true self. The song encourages the listener to break free from these restrictions and follow their heart's desires.


The theme of transformation is evident throughout the song. The singer compares themselves to a butterfly that has broken free from its cocoon, ready to take flight. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. They are no longer content to play a role assigned to them by someone else; they want to find their true self and present it to the world. This song sends a message of empowerment and courage to the listener, urging them to take control of their lives and be true to themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

It's fascination
Expressing an intense interest or admiration for something or someone.


kizuite ta no are kara zutto
Realizing it from that point onward, it’s been a while since I’ve been trapped in this cage.


kono cage ni oshiyatta
I was pushed into this cage.


honto no jibun o
The true me.


kagami ni utsuru shojo ni
In the mirror, I see a girl who


sotto kiku no yo Who's this girl
Whispers quietly, "Who's this girl?"


ta no dareka o playing role
Someone is playing a role.


enjiru no wa mo iya na no
I hate being manipulated.


tokihanatsu feeling
Releasing my feelings.


hane hiroge te set me free
Spread my wings and fly away to freedom.


shukumei kara getaway
Getting away from destiny.


I'm a Karma Butterfly
I am a butterfly affected by karma.


kodo ga stop, stop, stop, stop beating
My heart is stopping from beating.


tomaru made no battle life
A never-ending battle life until it stops.


a sheer feather
A transparent feather.


matotta tennyo no yo ni
Like a soaked celestial maiden.


doku obi ta hane kara
From poisoned wings.


kaoru incense
Fragrant incense.


umarekawatte make a move
Born anew, I make a move.


omoi no mama ni
As I feel.


dare ni mo mise ta koto nai
Something I’ve never shown anyone.


kao mise te mi tai
I want to show my face.


modora nai slip, slip, slip, slip, slippin' through
I can’t go back, slipping away.


itsuwari dake no Battle life
A battle life full of lies.


ima koso release me
Now release me.


toge ga sasatta mama de
Even though the thorns have pricked me.


tobitsuzukeru no da toshite mo
I’ll continue to fly.


kamawa nai seotte yuku wa
I won’t mind as I carry on.


Only heaven knows, only heaven knows, knows, knows
Only heaven knows what will happen.


mada mi nai ai e
To an unseen love.


tobu Karma Butterfly
Flying Karma Butterfly.




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Mo Chi

WHY IS THIS ALBUM NOT ON SPOTIFY AAAAAAAAA

Muhamad Arafad Bin Mohd Fikri

IKR?!!

gowon's line in PTT

IKR 😭. I prefer their Japanese discography compared to their Korean one, and it's such a shame that most of their JPN songs aren't in Spotify. At least AMLIFY and Divine is available but still 😢

KC

It’s on Apple Music 😊

Ella Marie Llenos

IKRRRR KARMA BUTTERFLY IS MY FAVE JAPANESE SONG!!! (and it's turning 10 years old this year :<)

aisha sophia

This is the kinda song that you would listen while walking at a Japanese street at night and the shops have light up signs

Solveig Coulaud

Totaly!!!

j l

@ꪖ.ꪶ it seems to be removed :( could you possibly reupload the video?

X

(Place🌄) 🫤/ (Place, Japan🌄)🙀

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NaturesLeaf

THEIR JP SONGS ARE A BOP TO THE WORLD

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