1) Shareefa Faradah Co… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name Shareefa:
1) Shareefa Faradah Cooper (born March 12, 1984), professionally known as Shareefa, is an R&B singer. Shareefa has also lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. She signed with Disturbing tha Peace/Def Jam Recordings in 2005. Her debut single, "Need a Boss", features rapper/ labelmate Ludacris, was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, and also reached #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album Point of No Return was released in October 2006 and charted at #25 on the Billboard 200. Shareefa has started work on her second album The Secret which was scheduled for a summer 2009 release, though there is still no word on any progress with it.
2) Shareefa, an underground rapper from the UK, who recorded a female version of Chris Brown's "Run It".
Butterfly
Shareefa Lyrics
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When I try to move on, it just rewinds
I'm scarred for life, a casualty of love
Captivated me, like a prisoner
What was I thinkin 'of, I gotta free my mind
Now its my time, now I'm a butterfly
I gotta spread my wings and fly, get away from all ya lies
Misery loves company, I was sleepin' wit' da enemy
I made a change and spread my wings just like a butterfly
Fly away butterfly, fly away butterfly
So many times, I coulda walked away
But love is so blind, I was so afraid
At times you had me speechless, you made me feel so loved
At first you were an angel, but then you turned so cold
I gotta spread my wings and fly, get away from all ya lies
Ya know I tried, but you're the kind that can't be satisfied
Misery loves company, I was sleepin' wit' da enemy
I made a change and spread my wings just like a butterfly
Fly away butterfly, fly away butterfly
I made my decision, don't need your permission
I gotta start livin', you took away everything
I gotta spread my wings and fly, get away from all ya lies
Ya know I tried, but you're the kind that can't be satisfied
Misery loves company, I was sleepin' wit' da enemy
I made a change and spread my wings just like a butterfly
I made a change and spread my wings just like a butterfly
The lyrics of Shareefa's song "Butterfly" describe a woman who is trying to move on from a previous relationship. However, memories of that relationship continue to resurface in her mind, causing her to feel trapped like a prisoner. Despite being scarred for life, the singer decides that it is time for her to free her mind and start living her life like a butterfly, spreading her wings and flying away from all the lies of her previous lover. The lyrics suggest that the singer faced a difficult decision to leave someone she loved, but ultimately realized that it was necessary for her to move on and begin anew.
Overall, this song is about the power of self-love and the willingness to break free from toxic relationships that hold one back. The imagery of a butterfly signifies the transformation that the singer has undergone, shedding her old skin and starting a new chapter in her life.
Line by Line Meaning
It replays in my mind, so many times
I can't stop thinking about the past and all the things we went through together
When I try to move on, it just rewinds
No matter how much I try to forget, the memories keep coming back
I'm scarred for life, a casualty of love
The pain and hurt I experienced in our relationship will always be with me
Captivated me, like a prisoner
I was under your spell, unable to escape or move on
What was I thinkin 'of, I gotta free my mind
I realize now that I wasn't thinking clearly and need to let go of the past and start fresh
Now its my time, now I'm a butterfly
It's finally my turn to break free from the pain and fly away like a butterfly
I gotta spread my wings and fly, get away from all ya lies
I need to leave your lies and deceit behind and start anew
Ya know I tried, but you're the kind that can't be satisfied
I did my best to make it work, but you were always wanting more and never satisfied
Misery loves company, I was sleepin' wit' da enemy
I now realize that I was only bringing more pain upon myself by staying with you
I made a change and spread my wings just like a butterfly
I finally took the step to leave and start a new life on my own, just like a butterfly spreads its wings to fly away
So many times, I coulda walked away
There were times when I knew I should have left but I didn't
But love is so blind, I was so afraid
I was blinded by love and didn't see the warning signs until it was too late
At times you had me speechless, you made me feel so loved
Even though there were bad times, there were moments when you made me feel loved and special
At first you were an angel, but then you turned so cold
I thought you were my savior at first, but over time you showed your true colors and became a cold and uncaring person
I made my decision, don't need your permission
I finally took control of my life and left without waiting for your approval
I gotta start livin', you took away everything
I need to start living my life again because you took away everything that meant something to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEBBIE CRESSWELL, HOLLY JOHNSON, LUCY PARGETER, ELIOT JOHN KENNEDY, TIMOTHY JOHN LEVER, MIKE PERCY
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