The Butterfly Effect are a alternative rock band from Brisbane, Australia, … Read Full Bio ↴The Butterfly Effect are a alternative rock band from Brisbane, Australia, formed in 1999. Since February 2002 the band has toured Australia and Europe extensively, and have performed over 800 times both locally and overseas as a headlining act. The band have performed at all major rock festivals in Australia including Big Day Out, Homebake, Livid and Falls Festival.

Their first EP, The Butterfly Effect (EP), was released in 2001, and charted well on the ARIA Independent charts. This first release, featuring the Triple J single "Take Me Away", was more "nu-metal" than later recordings although contained much of what was to become their signature soundscapes. They followed this with the critically-acclaimed Begins Here, released on 3 August 2003. The album peaked at No. 23 in Australia, reaching gold sales accreditation by mid-2006. It produced the minor hit Always, and attracted considerable critical acclaim

On 17 June 2006, the album Imago was released, with a move towards progressive rock and a less heavy sound. It was produced in Los Angeles by Joe Barresi, who had just produced Tool's "10,000 Days" album. The album was commercially successful, being featured on national radio station Triple J, peaking at No. 2 in Australia in its first week and attaining gold sales accreditation just nine weeks later. The single A Slow Descent also peaked at No. 9 on the singles charts.

Their next album, Final Conversation of Kings, was released on 20 September 2008. It was produced by Forrester Savill on the Central Coast of New South Wales, and represented a significant change in their sound, but did not match either the commercial or critical success of previous releases despite charting at No.3 in its first week in Australia.

On 6 February 2012, the band announced on Facebook the following message:

The Butterfly Effect wish to inform their fans and media that singer Clint Boge is officially leaving the band to pursue other musical interests. The remaining members of the band, Ben Hall, Kurt Goedhart and Glenn Esmond will continue to work together and will announce their intentions in the not too distant future.

Clint’s departure is an amicable one and the band are giving fans a chance to see them perform together for the last time on the club circuit by announcing the “EFFECTED” national tour starting late April 2012. To celebrate 10 years of recordings The Butterfly Effect is releasing an “EFFECTED” compilation CD of their best work in April and signed copies will be available at shows on the tour."

In late 2013, the band introduced new singer Paul Galagher with the release of a single, "Eyes Down", and a small tour. However, the band soon became inactive, and in 2016, it was announced that they had permanently disbanded.

In July 2017, the band announced the reformation of their original lineup, with Boge again as the lead singer, and announced they would begin touring Australia again in March 2018. In 2019 they released Unbroken, their first new music since reuniting.

September 2nd, 2022 saw the release of the bands long awaited 4th Full length album IV.

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The Butterfly Effect Lyrics

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Sweet and low(x2)

You put your fingers into my mouth
Tastes good but look what's coming out
This time we'll see what it's all about
Its not like you knew

sweet and low

Secretly purging your denial
Come lets go for awhile
And see this time what's suppose to be
Its not like you knew

sweet and low(x2)

This is your life(x6)

To ordinary you've got it going
You've got it going on
Don't say your boring say it ain't so
Say it ain't so
You never have to make it show
You've got to let it show
This life is scary I oughta know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Butterfly Effect's "Sweet N Low" seem to be about a dysfunctional relationship or a one-sided love affair. The singer is being taken advantage of, and while the touch of the person excites them, the words coming out of their mouth are not so sweet. The first line, "You put your fingers into my mouth," suggests a sexual connotation, but it could also represent how the person is forcing their opinions into the singer's mind, going against their will.

The second verse, "Secretly purging your denial, come let's go for a while," implies that the other person is hiding something, perhaps a toxic behavior. The singer invites them to come along, but this time they will see what it is all about. The chorus repeats "sweet and low," which could be a reference to the artificial sweetener, implying that the relationship is fake and unhealthy.

The bridge talks about the singer's perception of the ordinary, saying that they have something going on for themselves even if they think they're boring. They're urged to let it show, and even though life is scary, the singer knows they have to live it. In conclusion, "Sweet N Low" is a song about a complicated relationship, where one person is caught up in the excitement of it but is becoming more aware of how unhealthy it is and is considering stepping away.

Line by Line Meaning

You put your fingers into my mouth
You have an influence on me

Tastes good but look what's coming out
Your influence may cause negative consequences

This time we'll see what it's all about
We are going to find out the truth

Its not like you knew
You didn't have an idea about it

Secretly purging your denial
You are secretly admitting to yourself

Come lets go for awhile
Let's take a break

And see this time what's suppose to be
Let's find out what is meant to happen

This is your life(x6)
You are responsible for your own life

To ordinary you've got it going
You may seem ordinary but you've got potential

You've got it going on
You are capable

Don't say your boring say it ain't so
Don't underestimate yourself