Butterflies in Your Stomach
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Lyrics


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When you got butterflies in your stomach
And a desert in your mouth
Your body's signifying
It wants a way out
Cause you're scared that you might mess up
Afraid that you might goof
So when you're feeling really nervous,
This is what you got to do

Chorus
Just breath a little deep
And slip a little water
Know that you'll be great
Everybody's gonna love ya
Especially if you smile
When you step out on that stage
Ohh yeah! Ohh yeah! Ohh yeah! Ohh yeah!

Wow! I can't help it. I still have butterflies in my stomach
You know, it could be worse
Yeah, you could have a caterpillar up your nose
Ok, ok, ok
What did a dancer do when she hurt her foot?
She called a toe-truck!

Now there's something that you must know
Since you've done this all before
Every fear is gonna leave you
When you step on that dance floor
Cause you're doing what you love most
And practiced for four years
And if you're dancing from your heart,
Then you will leave them all in tears, so





Chorus (2x)

Overall Meaning

The song "Butterflies in Your Stomach" by Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen is all about the feeling of nervousness and anxiety that one might experience before going on stage. The first stanza describes the physical symptoms of nervousness, like having butterflies in your stomach and feeling parched in your mouth. These sensations signify that the body is trying to cope with the stress and looking for a way out. The stanza suggests that sometimes people are afraid of messing up or goofing up on stage, especially when they are feeling nervous. But, the chorus of the song encourages one to breathe deeply, take a sip of water, and know that they are capable of performing well. The lyrics emphasize that the audience will love them, especially if they smile and appear confident while performing.


The second stanza continues the message of encouragement to those who struggle with nerves on stage. The lyrics suggest that one must remember that they have done this before and that every fear will eventually dissipate when they step onto the dance floor. The final lines implore the performer to dance with their heart, as that will leave the audience in tears of joy.


Overall, "Butterflies in Your Stomach" is a song about overcoming fear and summoning the courage to perform confidently. It suggests that taking deep breaths, drinking water, and remembering one's love for their craft can help them manage their anxiety.


Line by Line Meaning

When you got butterflies in your stomach
When you feel nervous and anxious


And a desert in your mouth
And your mouth feels dry


Your body's signifying
Your body is telling you


It wants a way out
It wants you to calm down


Cause you're scared that you might mess up
Because you're afraid of making mistakes


Afraid that you might goof
Afraid of looking foolish


So when you're feeling really nervous,
So when you're extremely anxious,


This is what you got to do
Here's what you should do


Just breath a little deep
Take deep breaths


And slip a little water
Take a sip of water


Know that you'll be great
Believe in yourself that you will do well


Everybody's gonna love ya
The audience will love you


Especially if you smile
Especially if you have a positive attitude


When you step out on that stage
When you go on stage


Ohh yeah! Ohh yeah! Ohh yeah! Ohh yeah!
(Ad-lib)


Wow! I can't help it. I still have butterflies in my stomach
(Ad-lib)


You know, it could be worse
There are worse things than having butterflies in your stomach


Yeah, you could have a caterpillar up your nose
(Ad-lib)


Ok, ok, ok
(Ad-lib)


What did a dancer do when she hurt her foot?
(Ad-lib)


She called a toe-truck!
(Ad-lib)


Now there's something that you must know
Now here's something important


Since you've done this all before
Since you've performed before


Every fear is gonna leave you
Every fear you have will go away


When you step on that dance floor
When you start dancing


Cause you're doing what you love most
Because you're doing what you're passionate about


And practiced for four years
And you've trained and practiced for years


And if you're dancing from your heart,
And if you're dancing with passion and emotion,


Then you will leave them all in tears, so
Then you will move everyone emotionally


Chorus (2x)
(Repeated chorus)




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