Raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan, R&B vocalist Queen Naija first became known as a contestant on multiple seasons of American Idol in the early 2010s. Following that, she became famous as an internet personality for her YouTube channel Chris & Queen. On the channel, Naija (also known as Queen Sails) and her husband Chris Sails would post various humorous videos with an emphasis on elaborate pranks. At the very end of 2017, amid some serious relationship issues, she decided to focus on her music again.
In 2018 she signed a contract with the record label 'Capitol Records', thus starting her solo career. Her debut single, "Medicine", was released in June 2018 and reached 45th place on the Billboard Hot 100. Three weeks later came the second single, "Karma", which came in 63rd position in the standings. An EP titled "Queen" Naija came out on July 27 and debuted in 26th place on the Billboard 200.
Butterflies
Queen Naija Lyrics
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But I'm open
They always say that good things never last
And I know 'cause I've been broken
I'm tryin' to protect my heart
But you're making it so hard
And I guess it's safe to say
You take my pain away
And I just wanna hold you all night long
Whenever I'm around you, nothing's wrong
I'm hoping that you'll always be around
You got me on a high, I don't wanna come down
And I love it, I love it (these butterflies)
Yeah I love it, I love it (I'm on a high)
Yeah, I love it, I love it
And I just wanna love on you (ooh)
Ever since you crossed my path
Everything is different
You always know just how to make me laugh
You got me all up in my feelings
And as much as I love the feeling
I hate it, it gets me frustrated
Wanna say just how I feel
But don't know how you would take it
Why do you do what you do to me?
Got me doing things that I don't do usually
I promised myself I wouldn't fall
But every time I see you, I just wanna risk it all
And baby, yeah, I know it ain't right
But the chemistry we have is so hard to fight
And I just wanna hold you all night long
Whenever I'm around you, nothing's wrong
I'm hoping that you'll always be around
You got me on a high, I don't wanna come down
And I love it, I love it (these butterflies)
Said I love it, I love it (I'm on a high)
Love (And I just wanna love on)
And I just wanna love on you
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Ay, ay (uh, uh)
And I just wanna know you would catch me if I fall
If you tell me yeah, boy I might just risk it all
If you tell me no, it's okay, then I will leave (ooh)
I hope you feel the same, you're the only one I see
I see, I see
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Ay, ay (uh, uh)
In Queen Naija's song Butterflies, the artist talks about her feelings towards someone she has recently met. She is hesitant to open up and fall too quickly since she has been hurt in the past. Despite this, she admits that being around this person has brought her joy and that they have a special chemistry that is hard to ignore. She loves the feeling that he gives her, and the butterflies in her stomach are evidence of that. Queen Naija is upfront about her emotions, admitting that she is frustrated and does not know how to express herself to this person. She concludes by stating that she just wants to love on him and hold him all night long because nothing feels wrong when she is with him.
The lyrics express the nervousness and excitement of starting a new relationship. The desire to hold back and protect oneself and the simultaneous urge to give in and express oneself authentically are themes that many can relate to. Growing to trust and love someone new can be both thrilling and terrifying, and the song highlights that complex emotion. Queen Naija's delivery is smooth and soulful, making the vulnerability in the lyrics even more poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna fall so fast
But I'm open
Although I don't want to fall in love quickly, I am willing to let my guard down for you.
They always say that good things never last
And I know 'cause I've been broken
I am aware that good things don't always last because I have been hurt in the past.
I'm tryin' to protect my heart
But you're making it so hard
And I guess it's safe to say
You take my pain away
While I am trying to protect my heart from getting hurt, you are making it difficult for me to do so, and being with you makes all my pain disappear.
And I just wanna hold you all night long
Whenever I'm around you, nothing's wrong
I'm hoping that you'll always be around
You got me on a high, I don't wanna come down
And I love it, I love it (these butterflies)
Yeah I love it, I love it (I'm on a high)
Yeah, I love it, I love it
And I just wanna love on you (ooh)
Being around you gives me so much happiness and joy, and I hope you will always be there for me. The feeling of being with you is an indescribable high that I never want to come down from, and I just want to love you.
Ever since you crossed my path
Everything is different
You always know just how to make me laugh
You got me all up in my feelings
My life has changed since you came into it, and you always know how to make me happy. You make me feel so many emotions on a whole new level.
And as much as I love the feeling
I hate it, it gets me frustrated
Wanna say just how I feel
But don't know how you would take it
As much as I love the excitement of being with you, it can also be frustrating because I want to tell you how I feel but I'm not sure how you'll react.
Why do you do what you do to me?
Got me doing things that I don't do usually
I promised myself I wouldn't fall
But every time I see you, I just wanna risk it all
And baby, yeah, I know it ain't right
But the chemistry we have is so hard to fight
I wonder why being with you makes me act so differently. Even though I promised myself that I wouldn't fall, seeing you makes me want to risk everything for you, even though I know it's not the best idea. The chemistry we have is undeniable and hard to resist.
And I just wanna know you would catch me if I fall
If you tell me yeah, boy I might just risk it all
If you tell me no, it's okay, then I will leave (ooh)
I hope you feel the same, you're the only one I see
I see, I see
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Ay, ay (uh, uh)
I want to know if you will catch me if I fall for you. If you are willing to take that risk with me, then maybe I will do the same. But I also understand if you're not ready for that. I hope you feel the same way about me, because I have eyes only for you. All I want to do is love you.
Lyrics © THE MEZZO AGENCY, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Jefferson Jean, Kaleb Rollins, Marc Soto, Queen Naija Bulls, Robert Grimaldi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NoeIine
Lyrics
I don't wanna fall so fast
But I'm open
They always say that good things never last
And I know 'cause I've been broken
I'm tryin' to protect my heart
But you're making it so hard
And I guess it's safe to say
You take my pain away
And I just wanna hold you all night long
Whenever I'm around you, nothing's wrong
I'm hoping that you'll always be around
You got me on a high, I don't wanna come down
And I love it, I love it (these butterflies)
Yeah I love it, I love it (I'm on a high)
Yeah, I love it, I love it
And I just wanna love on you (ooh)
Ever since you crossed my path
Everything is different
You always know just how to make me laugh
You got me all up in my feelings
And as much as I love the feeling
I hate it, it gets me frustrated
Wanna say just how I feel
But don't know how you would take it
Why do you do what you do to me?
Got me doing things that I don't do usually
I promised myself I wouldn't fall
But every time I see you, I just wanna risk it all
And baby, yeah, I know it ain't right
But the chemistry we have is so hard to fight
And I just wanna hold you all night long
Whenever I'm around you, nothing's wrong
I'm hoping that you'll always be around
You got me on a high, I don't wanna come down
And I love it, I love it (these butterflies)
Said I love it, I love it (I'm on a high)
Love (And I just wanna love on)
And I just wanna love on you
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Ay, ay (uh, uh)
And I just wanna know you would catch me if I fall
If you tell me yeah, boy I might just risk it all
If you tell me no, it's okay, then I will leave (ooh)
I hope you feel the same, you're the only one I see
I see, I see
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Ay, ay (uh, uh)
@lifewithhmel
I don't wanna fall so fast
But I'm open
They always say that good things never last
And I know 'cause I've been broken
I'm tryin' to protect my heart
But you're making it so hard
And I guess it's safe to say
You take my pain away
And I just wanna hold you all night long
Whenever I'm around you, nothing's wrong
I'm hoping that you'll always be around
You got me on a high, I don't wanna come down
And I love it, I love it (these butterflies)
Yeah I love it, I love it (I'm on a high)
Yeah, I love it, I love it
And I just wanna love on you (ooh)
Ever since you crossed my path
Everything is different
You always know just how to make me laugh
You got me all up in my feelings
And as much as I love the feeling
I hate it, it gets me frustrated
Wanna say just how I feel
But don't know how you would take it
Why do you do what you do to me?
Got me doing things that I don't do usually
I promised myself I wouldn't fall
But every time I see you, I just wanna risk it all
And baby, yeah, I know it ain't right
But the chemistry we have is so hard to fight
And I just wanna hold you all night long
Whenever I'm around you, nothing's wrong
I'm hoping that you'll always be around
You got me on a high, I don't wanna come down
And I love it, I love it (these butterflies)
Said I love it, I love it (I'm on a high)
Love (And I just wanna love on)
And I just wanna love on you
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Ay, ay (uh, uh)
And I just wanna know you would catch me if I fall
If you tell me yeah, boy I might just risk it all
If you tell me no, it's okay, then I will leave (ooh)
I hope you feel the same, you're the only one I see
I see, I see
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya
Just wanna love, just wanna love on ya (uh, uh)
Ay, ay (uh, uh)
@shelenagibbons9353
I found my high school sweetheart again after 11 years and he still gives me butterflies and we are married now going on 5 years and I dedicated this song to him
@youtuberahhhh3624
Shelena Gibbons why did you guys disconnect in high school ?
@shelenagibbons9353
@@youtuberahhhh3624 the guy wasn't ready to fully commit but I was and I used to travel a lot he didn't like it but over time he changed for the better I love him for that
@janienina388
@@nolimit9484 them haters are always there but its good coz u add spice to the food...lonely, jealous, hater
@ashleig9070
Destiny you one lonely ass bitch because what was the reason for that
@keon4346
@@nolimit9484 Aww a miserable troll
@deandrasmith8218
its 2023 and this song still hits different
@katanalashawn4468
It does ❤
@morainhemans8094
Frl bby
@user-lk4ki8st6n
off course