Butterflies
Lauryn Harris Lyrics

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Hey hello goodbye sometimes a sweet goodnight
The normal things a person would do become special with you
The butterflies come through the night
When you call and it’s 3 AM and I know I need to close my eyes instead
You know it’s serious when I get delirious
Hanging on to every little word you say
When you walk into the room my heart just wants to ooze
My infatuation turns into something I can’t recognize because

When it’s new you make me feel like ooo
I know that it’s real cause to me it’s a big deal
We’re on a rise I feel so free inside
Cause every time I get a rush inside when you’re in my sight
My love baby bae new names come into play
We moving at a pace where it’s feeling like a whole race
These butterflies they know this is right
When you hold my hand I just wanna dance
Got my smiling ear to ear from left to right
Wanna call it falling in love wanna calling it lusting
Wanna calling it crushing yea
Who cares what’s shared it’s you and I
So let’s just turn a blind eye
No need to make a big deal
You know this is so surreal
When it’s new you make me feel like ooo
I know that it’s real cause to me it’s a big deal
We’re on a rise I feel so free inside
Cause every time I get a rush inside when you’re in my sight
Love me love me love me
Love me daily
Love me love me love me
Love me daily
Love me through the night
Love me through the day
Love me through the quiet mornings
Love me when you go through the motions
Love me love me love me
Love me daily
Love me through the night

Love me through the day
Love me through the quiet mornings

Overall Meaning

Lauryn Hill’s song Butterflies is about the feeling of being in love for the first time. The lyrics describe a relationship in the early stages, where everything seems new and exciting. The singer notes that even normal things like saying goodbye and goodnight become special with their lover. The feeling of butterflies in your stomach is familiar to anyone in the early stages of a relationship and the song captures this sensation.

The singer notes that being delirious and hanging on to every little word their partner says is a telling sign of how serious their relationship has become. They have fallen in love quickly and it’s becoming difficult to recognize themselves because their infatuation has turned into something they cannot understand. The chorus, “When it's new, you make me feel like ooh, I know that it's real 'cause to me it's a big deal” emphasizes the singer’s affection for their partner and how much they mean to them. They feel free and alive when they’re in the presence of their partner, and it’s evident from the rush they feel when they see them.

In conclusion, Lauryn Hill’s Butterflies is an ode to young love and the feeling of infatuation. The lyrics detail the exhilaration and excitement that comes with the early stages of a relationship. In the chorus, the singer emphasizes how important their partner is to them and how much they value their relationship. It’s a song that captures the essence of young love and how it feels when everything is new and exciting.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey hello goodbye sometimes a sweet goodnight
The normal things a person would do become special with you

The butterflies come through the night
I feel excited and nervous when you call me late at night

When you call and it’s 3 AM and I know I need to close my eyes instead
I know I should be going to sleep, but talking to you keeps me awake and happy

You know it’s serious when I get delirious
I get so happy and overwhelmed when I'm with you

Hanging on to every little word you say
I value and remember every little thing you tell me

When you walk into the room my heart just wants to ooze
My heart fills with so much love and excitement when you're near

My infatuation turns into something I can’t recognize because
My intense attraction to you makes me lose perspective of what's happening

When it’s new you make me feel like ooo
At the beginning of our relationship, everything feels exciting and special

I know that it’s real cause to me it’s a big deal
I believe our love is genuine and important to me

We’re on a rise I feel so free inside
Our love is growing and making me feel more confident and happy

Cause every time I get a rush inside when you’re in my sight
I feel an intense excitement and happiness when I see or think of you

My love baby bae new names come into play
I call you different affectionate names because of my love for you

We moving at a pace where it’s feeling like a whole race
Our relationship is moving fast, like running a race

These butterflies they know this is right
My nervousness and excitement tell me that we're meant to be

When you hold my hand I just wanna dance
Simple acts of affection make me feel like dancing with joy

Got my smiling ear to ear from left to right
You make me smile so much that my whole face lights up

Wanna call it falling in love wanna calling it lusting
I'm not sure if I'm just sexually attracted to you, or if I'm truly falling in love

Wanna calling it crushing yea
I'm definitely experiencing a strong romantic attraction to you

Who cares what’s shared it’s you and I
Our love is private and personal, and that's all that matters

So let’s just turn a blind eye
Let's ignore any criticisms or outside influences on our relationship

No need to make a big deal
The love we share is strong enough that we don't need outside validation or approval

You know this is so surreal
Our love feels like a dream come true, almost too good to be true

Love me love me love me Love me daily
I want you to love me every day, consistently and constantly

Love me through the night Love me through the day Love me through the quiet mornings Love me when you go through the motions
Love me at all times, through every situation and emotion

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Lauryn Harris

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