Butterfly
Leslie Mosier feat. Dave Melillo Lyrics
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I keep getting stuck somewhere between
All the words I've been trying to say
Are pent up and broken by the end of the day
I believe what you're trying to say
I could let your words take me away
But I'm skeptical been here before
They cut you from the fabric
Too elegant for me
And I could try to capture you
But a butterfly is meant to be free
A butterfly is meant to be free
You could say that you'll always be there
You could show me how much you care
But as always time's wearing away
The best of your love and your brightest of days
Isn't this good enough
They cut you from the fabric
Too elegant for me
And I could try to capture you
But a butterfly is meant to be free
A butterfly is meant to be free
Oh where did my sadness go?
You must have washed it away
So I'll watch you everyday
From a distance to keep you safe
The song, "Butterfly" is about a person who is struggling to express themselves in the right words, resulting in their pent up feelings and broken thoughts. They are afraid to trust the person they are speaking to due to past experiences of betrayal and heartbreak, even though deep down, they believe what the other person is saying. The metaphor of a butterfly is used throughout the song to describe the person they are afraid to trust. The singer acknowledges that the person they are afraid to trust is too delicate for them, and they may try to capture them like a butterfly, but in the end, a butterfly is meant to be free. The butterfly represents the delicate nature of this person, and the singer recognizes that they may not be able to handle that delicacy.
The lyric, "Oh where did my sadness go? You must have washed it away," suggests that the person they are talking to has a calming effect on them. However, the singer knows that they must keep their distance to avoid hurting them. The song ends with the singer choosing to watch the person from a distance to keep them safe.
Overall, the song is about the struggles of communication and the fear of getting hurt. The butterfly is used as a symbol of a delicate and free-spirited person who the singer is afraid to trust.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been trying to say what I mean
I struggle to effectively communicate my thoughts and feelings
I keep getting stuck somewhere between
I am unable to fully express myself and my words get lost in translation
All the words I've been trying to say
Despite my efforts, the phrases I wish to share
Are pent up and broken by the end of the day
Are restrained and shattered by nightfall
I believe what you're trying to say
I trust that your words hold truth and sincerity
I could let your words take me away
I am open to the possibility of being moved by you
But I'm skeptical, been here before
But I have reservations, as I have encountered disappointment in the past
I wound up broken, lying on the floor
I ended up shattered and defeated
They cut you from the fabric
You were crafted with immense care and attention to detail
Too elegant for me
You possess a beauty that surpasses my own
And I could try to capture you
I may attempt to seize your attention and affection
But a butterfly is meant to be free
But it is not my place to control or confine you
You could say that you'll always be there
You could express a guarantee to support and stand by me
You could show me how much you care
You could demonstrate your devotion and concern for me
But as always time's wearing away
However, the relentless passage of time diminishes our connection
The best of your love and your brightest of days
Even the most fruitful and joyous moments cannot be sustained indefinitely
Isn't this good enough
Is this not satisfactory?
Oh where did my sadness go?
Where did my melancholy disappear to?
You must have washed it away
You likely eradicated it through your presence and influence
So I'll watch you everyday
Therefore, I will observe you regularly
From a distance to keep you safe
From afar, so as to not put you in jeopardy
Contributed by Scarlett F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jhaber.2024..
Who’s here in 2024?!✨ 🦋
@angelacox8322
🖐 though I prefer the hardrock version WORLDS 🌎 better!
@barlifeRED
🖐️
@jasminedavis7336
Me toooooooooooo
@streetsmart.69
This song is legendary..
@jlambo6248
I just listened to Pretty Little Ditty then came here
@Priya08273
This song reminds me of times that we were all the most alive and today the world really sucks compared to this time.
@selcuk1479
beginning of 2000s were the best times. internet wasnt this wild and fake, social media was about sharing life experiences not for show off.
@SonicWavePassengerMusic
jokes on you, i was dead inside when i first heard it but i just didnt realise.
@ViniciusMenezes-ro9iq
Pretty Little Ditty❤️🔥