Butterfly
Nicole Mullen Lyrics
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But I was caught somewhere in the middle
On that one Friday afternoon and I
I remember Mama sayin', "It's time for you to go
Go on out and change the world and become
All that you have dreamed of"
And as the tears that she was cryin'
"Don't forget who you are, child
Where you come from, where you're goin'
'Cause I'm always gonna be here for you
Fightin' in your corner, so with every bow you take
Take one for those that came before you"
Go on now, fly, fly, butterfly
Stand upon these two shoulders of mine
Spread those wings of yours and fly
Now I'm a woman and I've got a child
And I just can't believe the day's gonna come
When she tells me that it's time to soar
And I don't know what I'm will do
Not sure what I'm gonna tell her
Maybe, don't forget who you are, child
Where you come from, where you're going
'Cause I'm always gonna be here for you
Fightin' in your corner, so with every bow you take
Take one for those that came before ya
Go on now, fly, fly, butterfly
Stand upon these two shoulders of mine
Spread those wings of yours and fly
There is something sacred
About the letting go of those we wanna hold
So tightly to, but somehow we know they must move on
On for those who have a dream to make our future better and
On for those who will earn their wings
In spite of wind and weather you tell 'em love is waiting there
Forever in their corner, so with every bow they take
They'll take one for those that came before them
Go on now, fly, fly, butterfly
Stand upon these two shoulders of mine
Spread those wings of yours and fly
Fly high, butterfly, but you'll never never know
If you don't try
Fly high, butterfly
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The song "Butterfly" by Nicole C. Mullen is a powerful ballad about empowerment, growth, and the importance of remembering where you come from, even as you embrace your dreams and soar to new heights. The lyrics describe the singer's journey from a young girl caught in between childhood and womanhood to a mother faced with the bittersweet realization that her own child is about to follow in her footsteps. Throughout the song, the singer's mother serves as a symbol of strength, guidance, and unconditional love, reminding her daughter to be true to herself and to honor the legacy of those who came before her.
In the first verse, the singer recalls a pivotal moment in her life when her mother urged her to go out into the world and pursue her dreams. As her mother shed tears of pride and sadness, the singer was reminded to never forget her roots, to honor those who paved the way for her, and to always fight for what she believes in. In the chorus, the singer encourages herself to spread her wings and take off on her own journey, but not without keeping her mother's love and wisdom close to her heart.
The second verse finds the singer reflecting on her own role as a mother, and the fear and uncertainty she feels about her child's future. Once again, she turns to her own mother's example for inspiration, echoing the same message of love and support that was given to her so many years ago. By the end of the song, the singer has fully embraced her role as a guiding force for the next generation of dreamers, urging others to find the courage to take flight and to always remember the ones who came before them.
Overall, "Butterfly" is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the power of love and perseverance, and a powerful reminder of the importance of never forgetting one's roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Not yet a woman and certainly not a child
I was caught in between childhood and adulthood
But I was caught somewhere in the middle
I was in a state of confusion and uncertainty
On that one Friday afternoon and I
On a significant moment in my life
I remember Mama sayin', "It's time for you to go
My mother encouraged me to pursue my dreams
Go on out and change the world and become
To make a difference and be successful
All that you have dreamed of"
To achieve my aspirations and goals
And as the tears that she was cryin'
My mother was emotional during this moment
Fell from her face and shoulders, she said
She was expressing her love and support for me
"Don't forget who you are, child
Remember your roots and identity
Where you come from, where you're goin'
Be aware of your past and future
'Cause I'm always gonna be here for you
My mother will always be there for me
Fightin' in your corner, so with every bow you take
Supporting me through life's challenges
Take one for those that came before you"
Remember those who have paved the way for me
Go on now, fly, fly, butterfly
Pursue your dreams and aspirations
Stand upon these two shoulders of mine
Use my strength and support as a foundation
Spread those wings of yours and fly
Take off and achieve success
Now I'm a woman and I've got a child
I have grown up and have a child of my own
And I just can't believe the day's gonna come
I am apprehensive about when my child will leave me
When she tells me that it's time to soar
When my child is ready to pursue her dreams
And I don't know what I'm will do
I am unsure of how I will react
Not sure what I'm gonna tell her
I am uncertain about what advice to give her
There is something sacred
Something special and meaningful
About the letting go of those we wanna hold
It's difficult to release those we care for
So tightly to, but somehow we know they must move on
We must let go and allow them to pursue their dreams
On for those who have a dream to make our future better and
Those pursuing their dreams will benefit society
On for those who will earn their wings
For those who will be successful
In spite of wind and weather you tell 'em love is waiting there
Love and support will always be available
Forever in their corner, so with every bow they take
Supporting them through life's challenges
They'll take one for those that came before them"
Remembering and honoring those who have paved the way
Fly high, butterfly, but you'll never never know
Pursue your dreams because you never know the outcome
If you don't try
If you don't take a chance
Fly high, butterfly
Pursue your aspirations
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICOLE C. MULLEN, CRAIG YOUNG
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