Rajaton performs primarily in Finland, but also tours around Europe and the rest of the world. Performances in North America are rare, but Rajaton regularly appears in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada for the Festival 500 choral festival, and has been guest artist at the Kaleid Choral Festival in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada in 2005 and 2006. Rajaton's fan following has grown enormously over the past 4 years. In 2005, Rajaton album sales reached 100,000 worldwide as their album Kevät went gold.
Rajaton also includes original material in their repertoire: aside from works by composers such as Mia Makaroff, some of their pieces are written or arranged by members of the ensemble.
The six members of the group are:
* Soprano: Essi Wuorela
* Soprano: Virpi Moskari
* Alto: Soila Sariola
* Tenor: Hannu Lepola
* Baritone: Ahti Paunu
* Bass: Jussi Chydenius
Butterfly
Rajaton Lyrics
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I stretch them open and let them dry.
I haven't seen this world before,
But I'm excused, I'm a butterfly.
Sweet is the touch of your newborn wings,
We fly in circles and play with the sun.
We haven't seen this world before,
Love me, love me on the leaves,
Before we say goodbye.
Love me, kiss me with the breeze,
You will be my lullaby,
Tomorrow I'll die.
Tomorrow I'll die,
Tomorrow I'll die,
You'll be my lullaby.
Love me, kiss me with the breeze,
Kiss me with the breeze,
Kiss me with the breeze,
Kiss me with the breeze.
Love me, love me on the leaves,
Love me, love me,
Love me, love me on the leaves,
Before we say goodbye.
Love me, kiss me with the breeze,
You'll be me lullaby,
Tomorrow I'll die.
Sweet is the wind as it gently blows,
The day away, and the nighttime comes.
Great are the wonders that silence shows.
I fall asleep, and I dream of the sun,
And my butterfly.
The song Butterfly by Rajaton is a beautiful and poetic expression of the transition from one phase of life to another. As the first stanza portrays, the singer is experiencing a metamorphosis, like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. The sound of their new-formed wings is sweet, and they stretch them open to let them dry. They are entering a new world that they have never seen before, and although they may be inexperienced, they are excited to explore their newfound freedom. The butterfly symbolizes transformation and represents the singer's journey towards self-discovery.
The butterfly is not alone; in the second stanza, there is mention of another butterfly. They fly in circles and play with the sun, both creatures in awe of the beauty of the world around them. Together, they are experiencing life in a way that they never have before, and the sky is so fair, bright, and blue; it is almost as if they are seeing it for the first time. The song expresses the idea that love and connection are essential parts of the human experience, and it is only through the relationships we form that we can truly appreciate the beauty of the world.
The final stanza brings in a bittersweet note, as the butterfly acknowledges its own mortality. The image of falling asleep and dreaming of the sun and the butterfly serves to remind the listener that all good things come to an end. The butterfly asks to be loved and kissed before it dies, needing the love and attention of those around it to feel fulfilled in its brief existence. The song is a reminder to appreciate life and the love of those around us while we can, as everything is temporary.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet is the sound of my new-formed wings,
The singer feels joy and pleasure upon gaining a new identity or new abilities.
I stretch them open and let them dry.
The singer takes time to adjust and get familiar with the new changes.
I haven't seen this world before,
The singer is grateful for experiencing something new and refreshing.
But I'm excused, I'm a butterfly.
The artist finds comfort in being a newcomer and thereby not knowing everything about the place.
Sweet is the touch of your newborn wings,
The artist is enchanted by the experience of being with a new companion.
We fly in circles and play with the sun.
The singer is happy to explore and engage in recreational activities.
So fair, so bright, so blue the sky.
The singer is in awe of the sky's beauty and vastness.
Love me, love me on the leaves,
The artist requests affection and attention from its partner.
Before we say goodbye.
The artist senses that their togetherness is temporary and wants to cherish it while it lasts.
Love me, kiss me with the breeze,
The artist desires a romantic, tender moment with the partner involving nature's elements.
You will be my lullaby,
The singer imagines the partner's sweet words and presence to be soothing and comforting.
Tomorrow I'll die.
The artist acknowledges that their transient life as a butterfly cannot be prolonged indefinitely.
Sweet is the wind as it gently blows,
The singer again expresses contentment and pleasure at the sensation of a natural element, which signifies the end of one day.
The day away, and the nighttime comes.
The singer observes the passing of time and the beginning of a new phase.
Great are the wonders that silence shows.
The singer admires the mystery and beauty of a quiet night in the natural world.
I fall asleep, and I dream of the sun,
The artist has peaceful, happy dreams and memories of a time when life was simpler and more joyful.
And my butterfly.
The artist remembers and cherishes their own identity as a butterfly and their experiences with other members of their kind.
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danieldulwrin3717
Still inlove with this song in 2024.!
@RyanBrowne01
I figured out what makes this song so beautiful. It's that the lead sings her part effortlessly. She doesn't try to hit the high notes, she just lets them flow through her. I've heard covers that aren't as good, and I wondered why. It's because the lead was just trying too hard. This song is about just singing...that's all to it!
@richardpomfret1211
The lead singer is Essi Wuorela, and the song was written for Rajaton, so the composer knew what she could do! But the accompanying singing is perfect too.
@holidaysinsweden
Well put!
@fridahansen2143
We sing this song in my choir and its like my favorite song because its just so like smooth and Calm i feel like
@janicerobert2002
I have loved this song since I first heard it. When I heard this song for the first time 10 or so years ago it reminded me of my good friend that passed away too young but then this year my daughter Kathryne passed at the age of 27 of cancer and she is my true butterfly 🦋
@popo-fw2ko
凄く綺麗な子守唄みたい
もう何回聞いたことか…
@user-ox3hr6hr9f
に、日本人！！！
@shrlud
lullabyっと言ってますしね！！！！
@timbrunson9025
What is it about Scandinavians that they make such INCREDIBLE a cappella jazz groups?!! First the Real Group, and now I discover this Finnish group!!