Black Butterfly
Joe Thomas And His Orchestra Lyrics
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With your wings frayed and torn,
Laughter's your's so is scorn
As they point to you in shame.
You're a black butterfly
With your wings near fire,
But confess when your tire,
Is the candle worth the flame?
But with morning's early light
There's not a hear to really call your own;
So before it's too late,
Change your ways and repent,
Take my love that was meant
For black butterfly along.
You're a black butterfly
With your wings frayed and torn,
Laughter's your's so is scorn
As they point to you in shame.
You're a black butterfly
With your wings near fire,
But confess when your tire,
Is the candle worth the flame?
Your Queen of the Night
But with morning's early light
There's not a hear to really call your own;
So before it's too late,
Change your ways and repent,
Take my love that was meant
For black butterfly along.
The lyrics of "Black Butterfly" by Joe Thomas And His Orchestra represent an introspective commentary on the condition of a person who is struggling with loneliness, insecurity, and the consequences of their own actions. The black butterfly is a metaphor for someone who is unique and beautiful, but is also misunderstood and struggling to find acceptance. The butterfly's wings are frayed and torn, symbolizing the scars that come with facing the world's judgment and hostility. The laughter and scorn directed towards the butterfly are the responses of those who are quick to put people into boxes and judge them based on appearances. The butterfly's wings are also near the fire, which could represent the risks that the butterfly takes, or the self-destructive tendencies that it possesses.
The song suggests that the black butterfly is the queen of the night, which could mean that this person is comfortable in the darkness and in the company of others who are also struggling. However, when the morning comes, the black butterfly is left alone and has no one to call their own. The lyrics suggest that it's not too late for the black butterfly to change their ways, to repent, and to accept love from others who are willing to give it. It's a plea to the butterfly to leave behind the darkness and embrace the light that comes with love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a black butterfly
The subject is described as a black butterfly
With your wings frayed and torn
The subject's wings are damaged and worn out
Laughter's your's so is scorn
The subject experiences both joy and ridicule
As they point to you in shame.
The subject is ashamed of being pointed at by others
You're a black butterfly
The subject is described as a black butterfly
With your wings near fire
The subject is in a dangerous situation
But confess when your tire
The subject should acknowledge their own exhaustion
Is the candle worth the flame?
The subject should question whether the reward is worth the risk
Your Queen of the Night
The subject is compared to a queen of the night
But with morning's early light
The reality of the situation is exposed in daylight
There's not a hear to really call your own;
The subject does not have anyone to turn to
So before it's too late,
There is an urging to act before it's too late
Change your ways and repent,
The subject is encouraged to change their behaviors and regret their past actions
Take my love that was meant
The subject is offered a love that was meant for them
For black butterfly along.
This love was meant for the subject, the black butterfly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN CARRUTHERS, DUKE ELLINGTON, IRVING MILLS
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