Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
Butterfly
Perry Como Lyrics
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So I won't ever try to keep you in a jar!
I'll just let you flip and flow and 'round,
I'll never tie you down 'cause that's the way you are!
Butterfly, I'll set you free,
But once in a while,
Please fly home to me!
All the snow has melted from the ground,
When you first came around and held me it was spring!
April showers kept you here with me,
Was it your love for me or water on your wings?
Butterfly, I'll set you free,
But once in a while,
Please make love to me!
It's a sin to catch a butterfly,
So I'll just say good-bye and watch you fly away!
But should you feel by the winter's chill,
Come to my window sill I'll never make you stay!
Butterfly, I'll set you free,
But once in a while,
Please come home to me!
Music by L. Russell Brown
And lyrics by Irwin Levine
The song "Butterfly" by Perry Como talks about a man who compares his loved one to a butterfly. He compares their relationship to a butterfly that should be free and colorful. He realizes that it is a sin to catch and put a butterfly in a jar or to trap his loved one in a relationship that stifles her freedom. The man releases the butterfly from the jar, never to trap it again, and promises to let it fly free and be itself. He hints that he will still be awaiting her return from time to time. The song also speaks about how his relationship only seemed to flourish during the spring season of growth and rebirth. From the lyrics, it is evident that spring denotes the youth of their relationship while the winter represents a love of later life, and he promises not to make her stay when she wants to leave.
In a more general sense, the song Butterfly represents a common theme of love and life, which is the balance between the need for freedom and the need for love. The lyrics of the song stress the importance of balance between being in love and letting go. Additionally, the song emphasizes the fact that love should allow the lovers to be themselves, and their relationship should encourage growth and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh it's a sin to catch a butterfly,
It is morally wrong to catch a butterfly.
So I won't ever try to keep you in a jar!
Therefore, I will never try to keep you confined.
I'll just let you flip and flow and 'round,
You are a free spirit, and I'll let you move around as you please.
I'll never tie you down 'cause that's the way you are!
I accept you for who you are and won't change you in any way.
Butterfly, I'll set you free,
I will allow you to be free to do as you please.
But once in a while,
Although I will let you be free most of the time,
Please fly home to me!
I hope that you'll return to me from time to time.
All the snow has melted from the ground,
Winter is over, and spring has come.
When you first came around and held me it was spring!
You came into my life during the season when everything is renewed.
April showers kept you here with me,
Rainy days in April made it possible for us to spend time together.
Was it your love for me or water on your wings?
I'm not sure if it was your love for me or the rain that kept you around.
Butterfly, I'll set you free,
Even after spending time with you,
But once in a while,
I still won't try to keep you confined.
Please make love to me!
I hope that you will show your affection for me every now and then.
It's a sin to catch a butterfly,
Once again, catching a butterfly is morally wrong.
So I'll just say good-bye and watch you fly away!
Therefore, I'll say good-bye to you and watch you leave.
But should you feel the winter's chill,
In case you feel cold during the winter,
Come to my window sill
You're welcome to come to my window, and
I'll never make you stay!
I won't force you to stay with me.
Butterfly, I'll set you free,
Once again, I'll let you be free.
But once in a while,
And once in a while,
Please come home to me!
I hope that you'll return to me from time to time.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY WHITE, TOM BROCK, ROBERT TAYLOR, CLIFFORD BROWN, III, KEVIN CROWE, ERIK ORTIZ, SHAREEFA COOPER
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