Butterfly Fly Away
Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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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
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
Can't 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
The song "Butterfly Fly Away" by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus is a heartwarming and emotional tribute to a father's love for his daughter. The lyrics describe the immense gratitude and appreciation felt by the daughter towards her father for always being there for her throughout her childhood.
The first verse describes how the father would care for his daughter by tucking her in, turning off the lights, and protecting her at night. The daughter acknowledges that these little things were immensely important to her as a child. The second verse talks about how the father had to work hard to provide for his family and how he had to take care of the daughter's needs, such as driving her everywhere. Even when things got tough, the father never wavered in his role as a loving and supportive parent.
The chorus brings in the metaphor of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, symbolizing the daughter's journey from childhood to adulthood. The father encourages his daughter to dream big and to hold on tight, reassuring her that one day she will be able to accomplish all that she wishes for. The song ends with the child saying goodbye to her father as she spreads her wings and takes flight, ready to explore the world on her own.
Overall, "Butterfly Fly Away" is a touching tribute to the bond between a father and daughter, and the love and support that can be found within that relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You tucked me in, turned out the lights
You made my life comfortable and safe
Kept me safe and sound at night
You protected me and gave me peace at night
Little girls depend on things like that
Young ones look up to their parents for protection and support
Brushed my teeth and combed my hair, had to drive me everywhere
You took care of my basic needs including grooming and transportation
You were always there when I looked back
You were a constant presence and support throughout my childhood
You had to do it all alone, make a livin', make a home
You had to manage everything by yourself, earning a living and ensuring our home was a comfortable place
Must have been as hard as it could be
It was a tough situation for you
And when I couldn't sleep at night
There were times when I struggled to sleep at night
Scared things wouldn't turn out right
I was afraid of how things would turn out
You would hold my hand and sing to me
You would comfort me and help me feel safe
Caterpillar in the tree
A metaphor for a child, who is growing and developing
How you wonder who you'll be
A question asked by a child about their future and identity
Can't go far but you can always dream
Even if you are limited in some ways, you can still imagine a better future for yourself
Wish you may and wish you might
Expressing a hope and desire for something to happen
Don't you worry, hold in tight
Stay strong and keep going, even when things get tough
I promise you, there will come a day
Assuring the child that things will get better in the future
Butterfly, fly away
A metaphor for growing up and leaving the nest
Flap your wings, now you can't stay
It's time to move on and take flight, leaving the comfort of the childhood home
Take those dreams and make them all come true
Pursue your goals and aspirations with all your might and make them a reality
We've been waiting for this day
Parents eagerly await the day when their child will grow up and make their own way
All along and knowing just what to do
Parents watch their child develop and prepare them for the journey ahead
Butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, fly away
Reinforcing the metaphor of a child leaving home and taking flight as a butterfly
Butterfly, fly away
Final reinforcement of the metaphor for a child leaving home and taking flight
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Glen Ballard, Alan Silvestri
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