Butterflies
Omawumi Lyrics
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Please let me walk away with my heart unbroken
These walls hear me yearn for you
How do i describe, this love unspoken
You, come to me, in my dream, but you do t know it, and i want to stay, in my dreams, but am not sure if, its right, to live a lie, knowing that you wont come back to me every night; and i'll give everything just to be the woman in your life
So how do i get rid of these butterflies
Oooh uuuhhhh
2)i want to live my life for u
You could only feel the same way too
You will know how much it hurts me every night when you, come to me in my dream but you dont know it, and i want to stay in my dreams but i am not sure if its right to live a lie, knowing that you wont come back to me every night
And i'll give everything just to be the woman in your life, how do i get rid of these butterflies
See am tired of singing these lullaby, and i dont know how to tell you good bye
When u dont even know huuuu
That av been lovinv yooooooouuu
Is it right to live a lie, knowing that you won't come back to me every night
And i'll give everything just to be the woman in your life
So how do i, knowing that you wont come back to me every night, and i'll give everything just to be the woman in your life
So how do i get rid of these butterflies
Eehhhhh hùuu yeah yeah
Get rid of these butterflies
Song written by Choizykings
The song "Butterflies" by Omawumi is about the struggle that comes with unrequited love. The singer yearns for a man who doesn't know she loves him, and she's torn between living in her dreams and facing reality. The opening lines, "Don't make me turn around for you, please let me walk away with my heart unbroken," reveal that the singer recognizes the danger of loving someone who might not love her back. She also acknowledges that the walls of the room she's in and the butterflies in her stomach both bear witness to her yearning for this man.
The chorus of the song is where the title "Butterflies" comes from, and it also reflects this internal struggle. The singer asks, "How do I get rid of these butterflies?" which can be interpreted in a couple of ways: she might be asking how to get rid of the feeling of attraction she has for this man and move on, or she might be asking how to make him fall in love with her.
The second verse of the song further emphasizes the singer's devotion to this man. She wants to live her life for him and show the world how much she loves him, but she's also aware of the pain this unrequited love causes her. The line "I'm tired of singing these lullabies and I don't know how to tell you goodbye" reveals that the singer is holding onto something that might never come to fruition, and she's struggling to let go.
Overall, "Butterflies" is a heartfelt song that captures the emotional complexity of unrequited love. The singer's vulnerability and raw emotions make this a relatable and poignant piece that many listeners can connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
Dont make me turn around for you
Please don't make me beg for your love and attention
Please let me walk away with my heart unbroken
I just want to leave this situation without getting hurt
These walls hear me yearn for you
I can't escape my desire for you, even when I'm alone
How do i describe, this love unspoken
I can't put into words how much I love you
You, come to me, in my dream, but you do t know it
I dream about you, but you are unaware
and i want to stay, in my dreams, but am not sure if, its right
I want to continue dreaming about you, but I'm not sure if it's healthy for me
to live a lie, knowing that you wont come back to me every night;
It feels like I'm living a lie, holding onto hope that you'll come back to me when you won't
and i'll give everything just to be the woman in your life
I would do anything to be with you
So how do i get rid of these butterflies
How do I stop feeling nervous and anxious about this relationship?
i want to live my life for u
I want to dedicate myself to you completely
I want to show the world, how much I love you
I want everyone to understand my feelings for you
You will know how much it hurts me every night when you,
You have no idea how much it hurts me each time you
come to me in my dream but you dont know it, and i want to stay in my dreams but i am not sure if its right to live a lie,
I dream about you, but I'm not sure if it's healthy to continue holding on to this hope
and i'll give everything just to be the woman in your life
I would do anything to be with you
See am tired of singing these lullaby, and i dont know how to tell you good bye
I'm tired of pretending that everything is okay and I don't know how to let go
When u dont even know huuuu
You don't even realize how much I love you
That av been loving yooooooouuu
I have been in love with you this whole time
Is it right to live a lie, knowing that you won't come back to me every night
Is it okay to continue holding onto hope even though it won't become a reality?
So how do i, knowing that you wont come back to me every night, and i'll give everything just to be the woman in your life
How do I stop holding onto this impossible dream and move on?
Eehhhhh hùuu yeah yeah
Get rid of these butterflies
Writer(s): cobhams asuquo, omawumi megbele
Contributed by Matthew E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@donekama5416
This is such an amazing song. We need more songs like this, that have soulful lyrics and melodies, in Nigeria.
@samubong3691
Butterflies leaves the butterflies fluttering around. I discovered this 2019, and a repeat is always as good as new be it in 2022, or in the farthest future.
@jeffreygoodwin7000
Just Watched "She Is" and immediately started searching for this song !
@sefusanni3378
Me too!
@joannewekesa9444
Me too
@taylormae6154
Sammme
@sefusanni3378
❤️❤️❤️ From Kenya 🇰🇪 just heard this from the movie She is and I had to look for it.. .. 👌👌👌
@chemfon9096
Please what's the title of the movie? Me too and there's one Afrobeat song of her am still searching kind find out. Please sefu help me with the movie title or a link
@sefusanni3378
@@chemfon9096 the movie is called "SHE IS"
@adwubikete3152
I love omawumi so much but I never knew such a beautiful song from her existed 😩😩😍😍😍😍😍😍