According to the Crazy Possessive Songfacts, after her second album flopped, Kaci went back to school for several years before relaunching her career in 2009 with Crazy Possessive . It went on to top the US Hot Club Dance Songs, Kaci's first chart entry in her home country.
Butterflies Don't Lie
Kaci Lyrics
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A thousand times at once it seems
And every time you look at me
I have to tell myself to breathe
With just a smile you capture me, and I start to melt
Emotions then take over me like I've never felt
I could tell me heart each time
There's nothing there and what I feel
Is in my head, it isn't real
But I can't deny, can't even try
Cause I know inside, butterflies don't lie
Is there a chance you could be mine
If I let you see inside
Or do you love somebody else
Should I keep this to mylself
I could risk a broken heart by telling you the truth
Or I could keep my secret safe and when I see you
I could tell me heart each time
It isn't love, you're just some guy
There's nothing there and what I feel
Is in my head, it isn't real
But I can't deny, can't even try
Cause I know inside, butterflies don't lie
Once again there you are
Anxiousness, nervous heart
Butterflies fluttering
Can only mean one thing
I could tell me heart each time
It isn't love, you're just some guy
There's nothing there and what I feel
Is in my head, it isn't real
But I can't deny, can't even try
Cause I know inside, butterflies don't lie
The song "Butterflies Don't Lie" by Kaci speaks about a person's mixed emotions towards someone they are attracted to. The first stanza illustrates how the person's heart beats faster every time the subject of their affections is near, and how they struggle to control their emotions. The next stanza shows how the person tries to convince themselves that their feelings are not real, but they cannot deny the butterflies they feel. The chorus repeats the idea that butterflies don't lie and that the feelings the person has are genuine, even though they try to push them away. The bridge shows the person's hesitation about revealing their true feelings and risking a broken heart. The final stanza once again describes the physical reaction of butterflies in the person's stomach, which confirms their attraction.
The lyrics show how the person is conflicted by their emotions and their logical mind, which tells them that their feelings are not to be trusted. This struggle is relatable and speaks to the theme of how the heart and the mind do not always align. The use of the metaphor of butterflies adds to the emotional depth of the song, as it is an image that is often associated with love.
Line by Line Meaning
You walk by and my heart beats
My heart beats rapidly each time you walk by
A thousand times at once it seems
It feels like my heart is beating a thousand times in just one moment
And every time you look at me
Every time you look at me, I get nervous
I have to tell myself to breathe
I need to remind myself to breathe when you look at me
With just a smile you capture me, and I start to melt
Your smile captivates me and makes me feel like I'm melting
Emotions then take over me like I've never felt
I feel overwhelmed by emotions in a way that I've never experienced before
I could tell my heart each time
I could try to convince myself
It isn't love, you're just some guy
That it's not love, but just a crush on a random guy
There's nothing there and what I feel
That there's no real connection and what I'm feeling is just in my head
Is in my head, it isn't real
That the feelings I have are all in my imagination and not based on reality
But I can't deny, can't even try
But I can't deny my true feelings, I can't even try to hide them
Cause I know inside, butterflies don't lie
Because deep down, I know that my feelings are real and that my butterflies don't lie
Is there a chance you could be mine
Could there be a possibility for us to be together?
If I let you see inside
If I reveal my true feelings to you
Or do you love somebody else
Or are you already in love with someone else?
Should I keep this to myself
Should I keep my feelings hidden
I could risk a broken heart by telling you the truth
I might end up with a broken heart if I reveal the truth to you
Or I could keep my secret safe and when I see you
Alternatively, I could keep my feelings to myself and continue to see you as usual
Once again there you are
Once again, I see you
Anxiousness, nervous heart
I feel anxious and my heart is beating fast
Butterflies fluttering
My butterflies are fluttering again
Can only mean one thing
This can only mean one thing - I have feelings for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON M. SAIN, FRANK HIGHLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ninetailsmisty
It's amazing how one song can hit you, just make you realize. How a song can make you see so much clearer in your life. This song is one of those types of songs. . =)
M C
Out of so many songs I've heard this one just described my whole entire situation and what I'm going through and feel. I'm speechless. Beautiful Song. And nope! Butterflies don't lie.
Sarah Gibson
I love this song, it describes my situation perfectly and i think it is the ideal song for lots of young girls to relate to.... <3
Mary Ellen Lijauco
I loved this song already after the first time hearing it... It gave me a lovely feeling. Listening to this song again, months after the 1st time... It's wonderful, it made me remember and feel the way I felt when I first heard this song <333
Liizzl
AMAZING! Love how she takes up her voice at 3:12 <3!
Kristal Banfield
i love this song, she has an amazing voice!
ness
It's been a few years since I've listened to this song. I only remembered it again today. I loved this song and I still do ^^
Amanda Eckert
This song still makes me cry... I love love love it. <3
Joosskkee
This is just the perfect song for me at this moment! I just feel the same as she describes in that beautifull song!
Jampagirl
this song explains everything. This is how I feel right now. just...everything.. Love this song <3