Butterfly
Jade Lyrics


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Butterflies keep haunting
A memory I haven’t had
And I keep longing
For a moment that’ll never pass
‘Cause I’m just not strong enough to tell you
I love you
I’m not ready I’m not letting you go
‘Cause I’m not strong (I’m not strong)
‘Cause I’m just not strong enough to tell you
And it’s hard to find a moment
Just to tell you that I’m by your side




Even though I’m not strong enough to tell you
I love you

Overall Meaning

In "Butterfly", Jade describes the feeling of longing for someone she may never be able to express her love to. The butterflies that haunt her may symbolize the fluttery feeling she gets when she thinks about this person. She admits to not being strong enough to confess her love, which may suggest an insecurity in her feelings or fear of rejection. The line "And it’s hard to find a moment just to tell you that I’m by your side" may hint at a situation where the person she loves is either physically or emotionally distant, making it difficult for her to express her love.


Overall, the song emphasizes the struggle that sometimes comes with coming to terms with one's feelings, especially when it comes to love. Despite her inner turmoil, Jade seems to cling onto hope that the person in question will remain in her life. The song incorporates a somber but hopeful melody that complements the themes of longing and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Butterflies keep haunting
A feeling of excitement or nervousness that persists due to an experience or memory.


A memory I haven’t had
The feeling of nervousness and excitement that comes with the thought of something that has not even happened yet.


And I keep longing
The feeling of wanting or desiring something more than anything else.


For a moment that’ll never pass
Wanting a particular moment to last forever


‘Cause I’m just not strong enough to tell you
Being afraid to communicate emotions


I love you
Feeling deep affection for someone and wanting to communicate it to them.


I’m not ready I’m not letting you go
Being unprepared to move on from a specific connection with someone.


‘Cause I’m not strong (I’m not strong)
A sense of lacking confidence and empowerment.


And it’s hard to find a moment
Difficult to find the perfect opportunity to communicate one's feelings.


Just to tell you that I’m by your side
Communicating the presence and support of oneself for another.


Even though I’m not strong enough to tell you
Acknowledging the fear and lack of power in communication.


I love you
The desire and need to express love towards another person.




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Written by: João Aires Espinho

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