Butterly Fly Away
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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You tucked me in, turned out the lights
Kept me safe and sound at night
Little girls depend on things like that

Brushed my teeth and combed my hair had to drive me everywhere
You were always there when
I looked back
You had to do it all alone, make a livin' make a home
Must have been as hard as it could be

And when I couldn't sleep at night
Scared things wouldn't turn out right
You would hold my hand and sing to me

Caterpillar in the tree
How you wonder who you'll be
Cant go far but you can always dream
Wish you may and wish you might
Don't you worry hold in tight
I promise you there will come a day
Butterfly fly away

Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
Flap your wings now you can't stay
Take those dreams and make them all come true

Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
We've been waiting for this day
All along and knowing just what to do
Butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly fly away





Butterfly fly away
Butterfly fly away

Overall Meaning

"Miley Cyrus's" song "Butterfly Fly Away" is a beautiful and emotional ballad dedicated to the love and care provided by a father to his little girl. The first verse talks about how he tucked her in every night, turned off the lights, and kept her safe and sound, and that little girls rely on such things. It was a way of showing how much he meant to her as a father, and the importance of a parent in a child's life. It was a way of telling how, despite his busy life with work and making a home, he still had time for the little girl.


The second verse is about how the father never let his daughter down when she needed him, even when he had to work hard to provide for his family. The father had to do all these things alone, and even when she was scared, he would hold her hand and sing to her till she fell asleep. The father's love was a safety net, a place where she could always turn to for comfort and support.


The chorus talks about how the father, like a caterpillar in a cocoon, who must wonder who he'll be when he emerges as a butterfly. The little girl must have the same experience as she looks ahead to her future. The father reassures her that one day, she will fly free like a butterfly and make her dreams come true. The message is clear that despite how things may seem at present, the future holds unlimited potential, and they would all be there to see it through.


Line by Line Meaning

You tucked me in, turned out the lights
You cared for me at night and made sure I was safe.


Kept me safe and sound at night
You made me feel safe and comfortable while I slept.


Little girls depend on things like that
Young girls need the love and protection of their parents.


Brushed my teeth and combed my hair had to drive me everywhere
You did everything for me, from helping me with hygiene to driving me around.


You were always there when I looked back
You were my constant support and helped me whenever I needed it.


You had to do it all alone, make a livin' make a home
You had to provide for us and create a stable home for me.


Must have been as hard as it could be
It must have been really tough for you to raise me on your own.


And when I couldn't sleep at night
When I was scared and couldn't sleep,


Scared things wouldn't turn out right
When I was worried about the future.


You would hold my hand and sing to me
You comforted me and made me feel better with your presence.


Caterpillar in the tree
A metaphor for a young person growing up and unsure of their future.


How you wonder who you'll be
Not knowing what your future holds or what kind of person you will become.


Cant go far but you can always dream
Even if you are limited in your options, you can still have your aspirations and hopes.


Wish you may and wish you might
Making a wish and hoping for the best.


Don't you worry hold in tight
Don't be afraid, just keep going and hold on to your dreams.


I promise you there will come a day
One day, things will get better.


Butterfly fly away
A person growing up, maturing and leaving their parent's home.


Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
Leaving the nest and becoming independent.


Flap your wings now you can't stay
Go out and explore the world, you can't stay in one place forever.


Take those dreams and make them all come true
Chase your dreams and never give up on them.


We've been waiting for this day
Everyone was waiting for you to reach this point in your life.


All along and knowing just what to do
We always knew you were going to achieve great things and make us proud.


Butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly fly away
The song's lyricist emphasizes the idea of the person leaving home and maturing.




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Written by: Glen Ballard, Alan Silvestri

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