Veronica and Nina first formed their band as Smile and published their first album Smile in 1998. It received wide attention, especially in Japan. Several songs in this album were included in EMI Dancemania compilations, of which one of the songs, "Butterfly", was eventually licensed by Konami into the first version of Dance Dance Revolution. Since then, Butterfly has become one of the most popular songs in Dance Dance Revolution's history.
Smile manages to create many moods and scenarios through their music. Ranging from up-tempo to tender sensitive ballads, and of course the tracks are bound together by the beautiful voices of Malin and Veronica.
Veronica started singing and dancing at the very young age of five. Her first international release was in Japan 1995 with the Swedish group” Look Twice”. She was the lead singer of the band, accompanied by two male rappers – “Vinny” and “Crazy G”. She stayed a part of the band “Look Twice” until the year 1997. Today Veronica lives outside of Malmö. She’s married and in 2004 she became a mom.
Malin started singing and dancing when she was 5 years old. As she got older, Malin performed as a background singer for many popular Swedish musicians. One of her characteristics is her smile. Today Malin lives in Stockholm and she also became a mom in 2005.
This project was brought to life by Robert Uhlmann and Robin Rex. (Robert & Robin had worked together for about a year when they decided to try a new pop project which later turned out to be called Smile .dk). In 1997 they spent the whole summer writing lyrics. The songs then were presented to different record companies in Denmark. Later they signed a contract with EMI.
In 2008, Smile.dk went through some major changes. Signed to a new record label, new producers, and a new band member were just some of the changes.
Due to personal matters, Malin had to leave the group. After the departure, Veronica asked a fellow recording partner, Hanna, to join her in the studio. Hanna is now the newest, and youngest member of Smile.dk. Now Veronica and Hanna are back with Smile.dk producing new music that fans are sure to love! Along with the announcement of returning to the music world, Smile.dk also announced plans several US performances. The future has a lot in store for this duo, so stay tuned!
Butterfly
SMiLE.dk Lyrics
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Ay, iyaiyai
Ay, iyaiyai
Where's my samurai
I've been searching for a man
All across Japan
Just to find, to find my samurai
But still a little shy
Yes I need, I need my samurai
Ay, ay, ay
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue
Make the colours in the sky
Ay, ay, ay, I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue
Make the colours in the sky
I've been searching in the woods
And high upon the hills
Just to find, to find my samurai
Someone who won't regret
To keep me in his net
Yes I need, I need my samurai
Ay, ay, ay
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue
Make the colours in the sky
Ay, ay, ay, I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue
Make the colors in the sky
Ay, iyaiyai
Ay, iyaiyai
Ay, iyaiyai
Where's my samurai?
Ay, iyaiyai
Ay, iyaiyai
Ay, iyaiyai
Where's my samurai?
Ay, ay, ay
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue
Make the colors in the sky
Ay, ay, ay
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue
Make the colors in the sky
Ay, ay, ay
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue
Make the colors in the sky
Ay, ay, ay
I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue
Make the colors in the sky
Ay, iyaiyai
Ay, iyaiyai
Ay, iyaiyai
Where's my samurai?
Ay, iyaiyai
Ay, iyaiyai
Ay, iyaiyai
Where's my samurai?
Ay, ay, ay I'm your little butterfly
Green, black and blue
Make the colors in the sky
The lyrics to "Butterfly" by SMiLE.dk are about a girl who is searching for her samurai, someone who is strong yet still a little shy. She has been searching all across Japan, in the woods and high upon hills just to find her samurai, someone who won't regret to keep her in his net. The chorus talks about her being a butterfly, with her wings of green, black, and blue making the colors in the sky. The repetition of "Ay, iyaiyai" and "Ay, ay, ay" emphasizes her yearning for her samurai, and she hopes he will come to her soon.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but the general idea is that the girl is looking for someone who can protect her while still being gentle and sensitive. The samurai represents the ideal of the perfect man, someone who is courageous, honorable, and loyal. The girl's search for her samurai reflects the universal desire for a partner who possesses these qualities.
Overall, "Butterfly" carries a whimsical tone that is consistent with its upbeat dance-pop sound. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, making them catchy and easy to remember. It is indeed a fun and colorful song that appeals to a wide audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, iyaiyai
Exclamation expressing frustration and impatience
Where's my samurai
Asking where a strong and brave man who can protect and care for her is
I've been searching for a man
Looking for a male partner
All across Japan
Searching all over the country
Just to find, to find my samurai
The sole purpose of the search is to find the perfect samurai
Someone who is strong
Looking for someone physically and emotionally strong
But still a little shy
Wants someone who is confident, but not arrogant
Yes I need, I need my samurai
Expressing an urgent need for the perfect samurai
I'm your little butterfly
Describing herself as fragile and delicate
Green, black and blue
Describing the colors of her wings
Make the colors in the sky
Her presence makes the world more colorful
I've been searching in the woods
Searching in remote and quiet areas
And high upon the hills
Looking for her samurai in mountainous areas
Someone who won't regret
Looking for someone who is committed and won't change his mind
To keep me in his net
To hold her close and protect her
Ay, ay, ay I'm your little butterfly
Repeating her earlier description of herself
Ay, iyaiyai
Repeating her earlier expression of frustration
Make the colors in the sky
Repeating her earlier expression of how she brings color to the world
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rawi Asraoui, Robert Uhlmann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gypsy Cojocari
one of my favorite versions
Android Kenobi
YES!! this is the one
catskart1
Where have you got the vocal-only version ?
BankaiIchigo12345
Hows this have to do either Stargate?
Android Kenobi
i guess b/c the colors in this pic are Green Black and Blue
cracker1511
y is there a pic of stargate? oO
Kurarara
@cracker1511 exactly my question lol
KRC1023
This REALLY STINKS!