On Off
ONOFF are a 3 piece rock n roll band from Dublin/Dundalk and are … Read Full Bio ↴On Off
ONOFF are a 3 piece rock n roll band from Dublin/Dundalk and are driven by lead singer/songwriter "Paulie", Bass-Player "Gary Merlin" and Drummer extraodinaire "Stevie 10 bears"

To this date OnOff have shifted 70,000 copies of their debut European album 'Don't Take Our Word For It' which put them on the cover of 2 major German music magazines, Stardust magazine and OX Fanzine.

The release was supported by 8 Headline tour's of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and France and a summer 2009 European Festival Tour .

The album was received unanimously well across the European media with raving reviews right across the board.

From excessive touring of europe ONOFF have obtained over 20,000 fans on their Myspace page.

In late September 2009, OnOff won the title of "Best Unsigned Irish Band" in a public vote by leading Irish Music Magazine HOTPRESS.

The prize for this accolade was an opportuity to open the LIVE STAGE at the HOTPRESS 2009 MUSIC EXPO in The R.D.S Dublin October 3rd alongside established acts such as Imelda May, Director and The Blizzards.

This performance proved OnOff have the songs and live stage presence to be up there with the best Ireland has to offer.

ONOFF are midway through recording there second (as of yet) untitled album. They have NO MANAGER, NO RECORD LABEL, and NO MONEY but continue to continue...........

Butterfly
ONOFF Lyrics

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こんな時代には夢があるのかな?
そんな口グセは言い飽きたけど
ずっと悪ぶってきたつもりだけど
最近それさえも虚しくなるんだ
「会いたい」とか
良く似た街に空回る雑音のフレーズ
そんなもので騙されない
自分の想いなら判ってるんだ

僕らは自由だ
叶わぬ夢なんて
無いと何処か願うんだ
誰もがそうやって
自分探してるんだ
走り続けて見えたものが
それが答えだって
僕らは自由だ
光を求める例えば蝶のよう
羽根輝かせ
心は大空強い風で自由失っても
後悔はしたくない

こんな時代にも愛はあるのかな?
そんな口グセは言い飽きたけど
ずっとポケットに
詰め込んできたもの
それは怒りとか悲しみじゃないんだ
口ずさむ歌は
いつも曖昧な歌詞のTUNE
つまづいてもやめはしない
自分の鼓動なら判ってるんだ
僕らは自由だ
届かぬ夢なんて
無いと叫んでるんだ
本当はそうやって
自分奮わせるんだ
時に声枯らしてしまうのも
それも人だって
僕らは自由だ
高みを求める例えば蝶のよう
羽根はためかせ
孤独な大空
自分の地図を見失っても
行けるだけいくだけ

僕らは自由だ
叶わぬ夢なんて
無いと何処か願うんだ
誰もがそうやって
自分探してるんだ
走り続けて見えたものが
それが答えだって
僕らは自由だ
光を求める例えば蝶のよう
羽根輝かせ
心は大空強い風で自由失っても
後悔はしたくない

僕らは自由だ
光を求める

僕らは自由だ
高みを求める

Overall Meaning

The song "Butterfly" by ONOFF talks about the freedom and pursuit of dreams, even in difficult times. The singer wonders if there is still room for dreams in the world today, but then acknowledges that he is tired of repeating that sentiment. He has always tried to present himself as a bit of a rebel, but lately even that feels empty. He is reminded of the phrase "I miss you" as he hears the noise of the city and is not fooled by it. He knows his true feelings and is in pursuit of them.

The chorus repeats the sentiment that they are free to pursue their dreams, even if they seem unattainable, and they do not want to regret not chasing after them. Love is also mentioned as something that exists even in today's world, despite the negativity that may surround us. The singer reflects on the songs he sings, realizing that they may have vague lyrics, but he will not give up on them because they are his own feelings. Throughout the song, the theme of freedom, seeking inspiration, and not giving up on dreams is reinforced, using the metaphor of a butterfly, an insect often associated with change, beauty, and freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

こんな時代には夢があるのかな?
In this day and age, is there really any room for dreams?

そんな口グセは言い飽きたけど
I'm tired of saying that kind of thing.

ずっと悪ぶってきたつもりだけど
I've always tried to act tough.

最近それさえも虚しくなるんだ
But lately, even that feels empty.

「会いたい」とか
Phrases like 'I want to see you'

良く似た街に空回る雑音のフレーズ
Are like noise flying around in a similar-looking city.

そんなもので騙されない
I won't be fooled by that.

自分の想いなら判ってるんだ
I know my own feelings.

僕らは自由だ
We are free.

叶わぬ夢なんて
There's no such thing as an impossible dream.

無いと何処か願うんだ
Somewhere, I'm wishing for that to be true.