Butterfly
Tankian Serj Lyrics

Spare me the night trampled upon by submission
Don't subject me to a night where I have to submit and give in to someone else's will

A mask within one's own inhibition
When we hold ourselves back and don't speak up for fear of judgement, we put on a mask that hides our true selves

Where the only prohibition is love
In a world where everything seems to be banned or prohibited, love is the only thing that should be freely given and received

Love
Love is the only thing that can conquer all obstacles and bring hope to a troubled world

Children outcry, grandfather sky
The innocent voices of children rise up to the heavens, asking their ancestors for guidance and protection

Rivers surviving through our eyes
As rivers flow through our land, we witness their beauty and power, but also their vulnerability as they struggle to remain clean and healthy

We certify, how you falsify
We see through the lies and deceptions of those in power, who try to manipulate and control us for their own gain

The beauty of a moth turned butterfly, butterfly
Even something as small and insignificant as a moth can transform into something beautiful and awe-inspiring, reminding us that change and growth are always possible

We are being sacrificed by our own suspicions
Our doubts and mistrust of others are causing us harm and pain, leading us to blame and accuse each other instead of working together to solve our problems

We are being sodomized by repetitions
The constant cycle of repeating the same mistakes and patterns of behavior is stifling our progress and preventing us from moving forward

Oceans calcified, eagles gratified
The once pristine and vital oceans are now polluted and dying, while those who should be free to soar like eagles are instead trapped and oppressed

I won't be crucified nor terrified, I'm not terrified
I refuse to be silenced and controlled by those who seek to harm me, and I will not let fear stop me from speaking out and fighting for what I believe in

Before we say goodbye, no need to falsify
We should be honest and truthful with each other before it's too late, and show our love and appreciation for each other while we still can

We are being sacrificed by our own suspicion
Our lack of trust and faith in each other is causing us to tear each other apart instead of working towards a common goal

We are being sodomized by repetition
The constant cycle of repeating the same mistakes and patterns of behavior is causing us harm and pain, and we need to break free from it to achieve any real progress

Dark gray matter of fact sky
The world can sometimes seem bleak and hopeless, with no clear way forward or hope for change

Nannies are nights with our half sister moon
The darkness of night can be a time of vulnerability and fear, but also a time of reflection and connection with ourselves and the world around us

Why can't we switch automatically to Eco-centric persuasions?
We need to start prioritizing the health and well-being of our planet, and shift away from our current habits and lifestyles that are causing harm to the environment

Why can't we ditch autocracy for Eco-centric persuasions now?
We need to let go of the idea that those in power always know what's best for us, and instead work towards a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone