Black Butterfly
Meredith d'Ambrosio 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 Meredith d'Ambrosio's song "Black Butterfly" tell the story of a person who is metaphorically represented as a black butterfly. The black butterfly is described as having frayed and torn wings, symbolizing the hardships and struggles the person has endured. Despite facing mockery and scorn from others, the black butterfly embraces a sense of humor, representing laughter as an armor against the judgment and shame directed towards them.
The lyrics also describe the black butterfly's proximity to fire. This can be interpreted as the person being drawn to dangerous or unstable situations, perhaps seeking excitement or thrills. However, the song questions whether the temporary excitement gained from these experiences is worth the potential harm and exhaustion that follows when the person eventually tires.
The lyrics introduce the notion of the black butterfly being the "Queen of the Night," suggesting that the person has a certain allure or charisma that captivates others during nighttime or in certain contexts. However, as morning arrives, the black butterfly is left with no true sense of belonging, no place or person to call their own. This realization prompts a plea for the black butterfly to change their ways, to repent, and open themselves up to love and affection that was meant specifically for them.
Overall, "Black Butterfly" conveys a sense of resilience, vulnerability, and longing for acceptance and love. It explores the complex emotions and experiences of someone who has faced adversity and is in search of a deeper connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a black butterfly
You are a delicate and misunderstood being
With your wings frayed and torn
Your spirit has been wounded and damaged
Laughter's yours so is scorn
Both amusement and ridicule follow you
As they point to you in shame
Others judge and shame you
You're a black butterfly
You are a delicate and misunderstood being
With your wings near fire
You constantly flirt with danger and risk
But confess when you tire
Yet acknowledge when you grow weary
Is the candle worth the flame?
Is the excitement worth the potential harm?
Your Queen of the Night
You hold a position of power and allure in darkness
But with morning's early light
But when daylight comes
There's not a heart to really call your own
You lack true and genuine affection
So before it's too late
Before it becomes irreversible
Change your ways and repent
Alter your behavior and seek redemption
Take my love that was meant
Accept the love that was intended
For black butterfly along
For someone like you, 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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