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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As you climb down with me
Take my hand don't walk alone
Where it stops I don't know
It's all right with me
Savior insult
Those who care
Those who linger
Anywhere at all
Take a minute
Discover
Why you need
No other
It's all right with me
Don't be selfish
Those who suffered
Those who cared
Those lingered
Anywhere at all
That's how it is
That's how it used to be
No one waiting there for me
That's how it is
That's how we used to be
That's how it was and always will be
The way we were
That's how we used to be
How it was and always will be
In The Butterfly Effect's song The Way, the lyrics depict a sense of isolation and loneliness. The opening lines highlight the need to block out the external world and focus on the journey ahead. The following lines talk about the relationship between the singer and the listener. The singer asks the listener to take his hand and join him on his path, even though it might be unknown.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's acceptance of those who suffer and those who care. It encourages people to take a minute to discover why they don't need anyone else in their life. Yet, despite the focus on self-sufficiency, the singer warns against being selfish.
In the final verse, the lyrics describe the past, with the lines “That's how it is, That's how it used to be, No one waiting there for me.” The repeated phrase “That's how we used to be, How it was and always will be” suggests that there is no hope for change or redemption. The song's overall mood is melancholic, and the lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and unrequited emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes so you can't see
Block out the negativity around you
As you climb down with me
Join me in the struggles
Take my hand don't walk alone
Don't go at it alone, let me help you
Where it stops I don't know
Uncertainty lies ahead, but we face it together
It's all right with me
I accept you as you are
Savior insult
People can twist your good intentions into an insult
Those who suffer
People who face hardship
Those who care
People who show empathy
Those who linger
People who hesitate to act
Anywhere at all
These people can be found anywhere
Take a minute
Pause and reflect
Discover
Uncover the truth
Why you need
Understand your desires
No other
Determine what truly matters
Don't be selfish
Don't put your own interests above everyone else
That's how it is
Accept the current reality
That's how it used to be
Reflect on the past
No one waiting there for me
No one was there to support me
That's how it is
The present reality hasn't changed
That's how we used to be
We were once like this
That's how it was and always will be
Certain things will never change
The way we were
Reflecting on the past
That's how we used to be
We were once like this
How it was and always will be
Certain things will never change
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN JAMES HALL, CLINT BOGE, GLENN ASHLEY ESMOND, KURT GOEDHART
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Jin Roh
Close your eyes so you can't see
As you climb down with me
Take my hand don't walk alone
Where it stops I don't know
It's all right with me
Saviour insult
Those who suffer
Those who care
Those who linger
Anywhere at all
Take a minute
Discover
Why you need
No other
It's all right with me
Don't be selfish
Those who suffered
Those who cared
Those lingered
Anywhere at all
That's how it is
That's how it used to be
No one waiting there for me
That's how it is
That's how we used to be
That's how it was and always will be
The way we were
That's how we used to be
How it was and always will be
Egor Gios
Amazing song ,amazing album...
Deanovo1
Such a wonderful song. top notch
Entraya Crosshill
This has a quite surreal quality to it that i love..
Diego H
aussies bands are badass
ding ding
this was not released in 2003..
Michael Jennings
220 views? bullshit...