Sorry About Dresden have been making music as a band since 1997. The Dres have released three albums, an EP, and a bunch of tracks on 7’’s and compilations. In the old days, the Dres featured Matthew Tomich on lead bass, however, he relocated to the continent to live out a Scott Fitzgerald fantasy he’d harbored since his freshman year in high school. Now, the young John Booker has joined the group on a permanent basis. Between the two, there were a myriad of dudes who didn’t want to be in the Dres but were nice enough to play with us for a show or two. We’d thank them but there really are too many to remember. Hep, Eric, and Matty fill out the rest of the band and play the other non-bass guitar instruments.
We have played rock music all over this country, in bars, clubs, colleges, living rooms, basements, churches, bedrooms, and occasionally outside. We envision playing more shows in other places in the coming year but those plans will be revealed when our handlers deem it appropriate.
Butterflies
Sorry About Dresden Lyrics
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So little light in wintertime.
I crossed the street that you crossed too,
But I still won't cross the line.
It's not as easy as it seems,
To do what you think is right.
Am I still in your dreams,
I searched my room for a souvenir;
So little of you I posses.
Did not know how to take your remarks,
But I took them none the less.
It's not as easy as it seems.
There's nothing with you in the dark,
Am I still in your dreams or was it just a lark?
I haven't seen you in a week or two,
I've used caffeine as a crutch.
You gave me an invitation once.
What gives you butterflies don't give you much.
What gives you butterflies?
The lyrics of Sorry About Dresden's song "Butterflies" seem to be about unrequited love and the difficulty of navigating one's feelings towards someone they desire. The first verse describes the singer observing a green light from their roommate's view, suggesting that they are watching the person they desire from afar. However, even though they have crossed the same street as the object of their affection, they still won't cross the line and make a move. The next verse reveals the singer's uncertainty about whether they are still on the person's mind, or if their encounter was just a one-time thing.
The chorus reflects the difficulty of knowing what the right thing to do is in this situation, particularly when the singer reveals that they possess so little of the person they desire. They are unsure how to interpret the other person's remarks, but they have taken them anyway. The second verse reveals that it's been some time since the singer has seen the person, and they've resorted to using caffeine as a crutch to cope. The final line "What gives you butterflies?" suggests that the singer is aware of what excites the other person, but that knowledge isn't enough to bring them together.
Overall, "Butterflies" captures the melancholy feeling of unrequited love and the sense of longing that can come from admiring someone from a distance, but being too afraid to make a move.
Line by Line Meaning
I spied a green light from my roommate's view,
I noticed a flicker of hope or opportunity that my roommate saw as well, but it's hard to remain optimistic during dark times.
So little light in wintertime.
The winter season usually brings less light and less warmth compared to other seasons.
I crossed the street that you crossed too,
I followed the same path you once did, but that doesn't mean we are on the same page.
But I still won't cross the line.
I won't take things too far, even if it could potentially lead to success or happiness.
It's not as easy as it seems,
Doing the right thing is not always straightforward.
To do what you think is right.
It's important to follow your instincts and do what you believe is right, but that doesn't mean it will be easy or without consequences.
Am I still in your dreams,
Do you still think about me in a positive light or is our connection fading away?
Or was it just that night?
Maybe our connection was only temporary and it won't last beyond that one special moment.
I searched my room for a souvenir;
I looked for something to remind me of you, but I didn't have much to hold onto.
So little of you I possess.
I don't have much of a tangible connection to you beyond that one special moment.
Did not know how to take your remarks,
I wasn't sure how to interpret your words or actions towards me.
But I took them none the less.
Even if I didn't fully understand or agree with you, I still took your words and actions as genuine.
There's nothing with you in the dark,
When the lights go out, I am left with just myself and my own thoughts; you are no longer there to comfort me.
Am I still in your dreams or was it just a lark?
Are we destined to reconnect and continue our special connection or was it just a fleeting moment that will never return?
I haven't seen you in a week or two,
It's been a while since we last spoke or spent time together.
I've used caffeine as a crutch.
In the absence of your company or support, I've relied on other things as a means of coping or feeling better.
You gave me an invitation once.
You once offered me a chance to be a part of your world or your life in some meaningful way.
What gives you butterflies don't give you much.
Even if I am excited or hopeful about the prospect of being with you, it may not be enough to build a lasting connection or bring genuine happiness.
What gives you butterflies?
What experiences or people make you feel excited or nervous with anticipation?
Contributed by Anna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.