Butterflies
Ilena Lyrics
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(Burn me with your)
Love
There's a part of you that I can't touch
Do you think it was just too much
To chase each others' stars?
Dance
Around me to the beat of our hearts
'til your face betrayed the song
If you walked into the sun
Maybe then, you'd find the one
But the light's too strong
The light's too strong
We draw it to a high, say goodbye
Before the walls cave in
Like butterflies, we dive in
and burn fingers with safety pins
Still, I try
Because I find such peace of mind with you
It's all I knew
(Burn me with)
(Burn me with your)
Touch
Me underneath a vacant moon
I catch you in the rear-view
You always see right through me, but darling
This is new
And god it hurts but I can't show you
So paint me into all you do
She's a ghost you still pursue
If you walked into the sun
Maybe then, you'd find the one
But the light's too strong
The light's too strong
We draw it to a high, say goodbye
Before the walls cave in
Like butterflies, we dive in
and burn fingers with safety pins
Still, I try
Because I find such peace of mind with you
Still, I try
Because I find such peace of mind with you
It's all I knew
I knew
I knew
I knew
I knew
I knew
When I knew you
The lyrics to Ilena's song "Butterflies" tell a story of a complicated and passionate relationship. The song explores the themes of love, vulnerability, and the fear of getting hurt.
In the opening lines, the singer asks to be burned with love, expressing a desire for deep connection. However, there is a part of the other person that they feel they cannot reach, leading to uncertainty and doubt. The line "Do you think it was just too much to chase each others' stars?" suggests that the relationship may have been too intense or unrealistic.
The song continues with the metaphor of butterflies, symbolizing the fleeting and delicate nature of the relationship. The singer describes the dance of love, but realizes that they're both getting hurt in the process. The reference to burning fingers with safety pins implies the pain and self-inflicted wounds that come from trying to hold onto something that may not be sustainable.
Despite the pain, the singer confesses that they continue to try because they find peace of mind with the other person. There is a bittersweet recognition that the relationship might not be healthy or lasting, yet they still hold onto the hope and comfort it brings. The repetition of "It's all I knew" suggests that this relationship has become the singer's only source of security and familiarity.
Overall, "Butterflies" captures the complexities and conflicts of deep emotional connection, exploring the delicate balance between love and self-preservation.
Line by Line Meaning
Burn me with
Engulf me in the intense passion of your love
Burn me with your
Consume me entirely with the fiery depths of your love
Love
The profound affection we share
There's a part of you that I can't touch
There is an aspect of you that remains elusive to me
Do you think it was just too much
Do you believe our love was overwhelming?
To chase each others' stars?
To relentlessly pursue our individual dreams and aspirations together?
Dance
Move rhythmically and harmoniously
Around me to the beat of our hearts
Gracefully sway around me in sync with the rhythm of our souls
I thought that there was nothing wrong
I used to believe our love was flawless
'til your face betrayed the song
Until your expression revealed the hidden melancholy in our relationship
If you walked into the sun
If you dared to step into the brilliance of new beginnings
Maybe then, you'd find the one
Perhaps then, you would discover your true destiny
But the light's too strong
Yet, the radiance is overpowering
We draw it to a high, say goodbye
We escalate our emotions to an intense height, bidding farewell
Before the walls cave in
Before the barriers that shield our vulnerability collapse
Like butterflies, we dive in
Like fragile butterflies, we plunge into the depth of our emotions
and burn fingers with safety pins
And experience both pleasure and pain, intertwining like the prick of safety pins
Still, I try
Nevertheless, I persist in my endeavor
Because I find such peace of mind with you
Because being with you brings me profound tranquility
Touch
The tender connection we share
Me underneath a vacant moon
Embrace me under the lonely moon, devoid of distractions
I catch you in the rear-view
I constantly glimpse your presence in my reflections
You always see right through me, but darling
You consistently perceive my true self, my vulnerabilities, my essence
This is new
This intense experience is unique
And god it hurts but I can't show you
And oh, the pain is unbearable, but I cannot reveal it to you
So paint me into all you do
Immerse me completely in your every action and creation
She's a ghost you still pursue
You relentlessly chase after a ghostly image of someone
When I knew you
When I was acquainted with your presence and existence
I knew
I completely understood
I knew
I was fully aware
I knew
I comprehended
I knew
I recognized
I knew
I grasped
I knew
I had the knowledge
When I knew you
When I became acquainted with your essence and being
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ilena Shadbolt
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