Against a backdrop of rhythmic guitars, moving bass lines and frenetic drum… Read Full Bio ↴Against a backdrop of rhythmic guitars, moving bass lines and frenetic drums are tuneful melodies and harmonies that will have you humming long after the show is over or the cd is put away.

Their name is inspired by a passage in Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Breakfast of Champions. Comprised of Jake on drums and Rej on guitars and vocals, this dynamic duo subscribes to the indie school of thought. They have been toiling in their basement studio for months, recording and mixing their album. The result is their debut cd entitled 9 Songs.

Their music is a blend of modern psychedelia and power pop. Their songs meander through multi-layered arrangements steeped in saturation often with a bent towards upbeat melancholia.

Upon hearing the Butterflies in a live setting, you will be compelled to ask: "Are there only 2 musicians up there?" Their sound is surprisingly full and they entertain by virtue of their energetic tight playing and their fresh material. On occasion, fellow musicians drop in on the act. This band has had experience on the local Winnipeg scene. In their previous incarnations as Mayonnaise and the Groove, they have performed at many venues and outdoor festivals.

They have paired down in numbers, and the metamorphosis is complete. Tune in to the Telepathic Butterflies – they are coming your way!
Rejean Ricard: Rejean was born and raised in Winnipeg. He began playing guitar at the age of 13 and spent the next 10 years holed up in his basement honing his guitar playing and song-writing skills, periodically coming up for air.

His prolific song-writing abilities have enabled him to create an expansive catalogue of well-crafted tunes, which made the picking process for the CD a daunting task. He is an avid music listener with a penchant for ‘60’s rock, alternative pop and spiderman music. His rocking chair and headphones are his friends.

Jacques Dubois: Like Rej, Jacques grew up in a francophone household in St.Norbert. His parents saw the wisdom in buying him a real drum set after bowls, buckets and legos went missing to build a makeshift kit in his room. Thus began a veritable passion for beats and rhythms. Listeners never fail to remark on Jake’s solid playing and varied fills. He is always up for a jam session. He plays a regular drum kit, the congas, the tablas and the dashboard. His inspirations are Keith Moon, John Bonham and the great outdoors. He and Rej have been playing together for 10 years.

Eric Van Buren: The latest member to join the butterfly contingent. Formerly the bassist for Grand Theft Canoe/Voit, he retired to his cocoon when the band called it quits in ’98. His affinity for retro-pop and his adept bass playing make him a valuable addition to the band. And, like all good bass players, he remains somewhat enigmatic to the rest of the group.

Angus Kirkpatrick: Angus can best be described as a rock’n’roll encyclopedia and veritable walking jukebox. His penchant for English pop/rock undoubtedly stems from his early exposure to music while growing up in England. Equally comfortable on bass and guitar, Angus was a founding member of Grand Theft Canoe and also currently fronts Angus and the Pacemakers along with Rod Slaughter and Sean Allum of Duotang.

Rob Pachol: The most animated butterfly, on and off the stage. He is a veteran of the Winnipeg music scene, having met Rej when both were members of The Driving Wheel - a mod/English soul outfit led by Colin Bryce. His guitar prowess never overshadows his own intruitive melodic sensibilities. In true rock’n’roll fashion, he sports an authentic bongo cut. He and Rej are currently moonlighting with Winnipeg pub-rock unit The Windups.

Elixir
The Telepathic Butterflies Lyrics

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Withered in my indecision, thought provoking
Coloured visions in my mind
And all the words I seem to ramble, do I even hold a
Candle in your eye
And now I find it so disturbing you were standing by
Observing
And now I find I'm stunned
So you said you liked my candor never one to shroud an

Answer ‘neath a sigh
While I was crawling in my conscience you were flattered
By the nonsense at the time
And now I find it so disturbing you were standing by
Observing
And now I find I'm numb
And what would you say if I couldn't radiate all that was
Done to bleed me alive
With only a tone I'm watching the telephone, it never
Comes
And leaves me to write, I've come to decide it's never
Easy when you fall
It's not my fault
And now I find it so disturbing you were standing by
Observing
And now I find I'm stunned
Withered like a handless glove girl, will you ever learn to
Love me like I've done
And as the curtain came to fall well, I was feeling two feet
Small beneath the sun
And now I find it so disturbing you were standing by
Observing
And now I find I'm numb
And what would you say if I couldn't radiate all that was
Done to bleed me alive
With only a tone I'm watching the telephone, it never
Comes
And leaves me to write, I've come to decide it's never

Easy when you fall
It's not my fault

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Telepathic Butterflies's song Elixir describe the singer's feelings of indecision and uncertainty in a relationship. The opening line "Withered in my indecision, thought-provoking" suggests that the singer is struggling with his own thoughts and unable to come to a decision about the relationship he is in. He describes his thoughts as "coloured visions" in his mind, indicating an imaginatively rich inner world.

The singer questions himself and whether he is good enough for his partner with the line "And all the words I seem to ramble, do I even hold a candle in your eye?" which indicates a lack of self-confidence. The singer is aware that his partner is observing him, and this makes him feel uncomfortable and "stunned" by her gaze.

The chorus repeats the line "And now I find it so disturbing you were standing by observing" which further emphasizes the singer's unease and anxiety in the relationship. He feels numb and helpless, unsure of what to do or say to improve the situation. The final lines of the song suggest that perhaps the singer has decided to move on from the relationship, acknowledging that "It's never easy when you fall, it's not my fault."

Line by Line Meaning

Withered in my indecision, thought provoking
I am struggling with my own indecisiveness and deep thoughts.

Coloured visions in my mind
My mind is filled with vivid images and ideas.

And all the words I seem to ramble, do I even hold a Candle in your eye
I wonder if my words hold any value or significance to you.

And now I find it so disturbing you were standing by Observing
It bothers me that you were just watching and did not intervene to help me.

And now I find I'm stunned
I am shocked and cannot put my thoughts into words.

So you said you liked my candor never one to shroud an Answer ‘neath a sigh
You complimented me for being straightforward and not hiding my feelings.

While I was crawling in my conscience you were flattered By the nonsense at the time
While I was struggling with my own thoughts, you were enjoying trivial things.

And what would you say if I couldn't radiate all that was Done to bleed me alive
If I could not express the pain that I feel, what would you say?

With only a tone I'm watching the telephone, it never Comes
I wait for your call, but it never comes.

And leaves me to write, I've come to decide it's never Easy when you fall
I turn to writing to express my pain and realize that falling is never easy.

It's not my fault
I am not to blame for the situation I find myself in.

Withered like a handless glove girl, will you ever learn to Love me like I've done
I feel abandoned and wonder if you will ever love me as much as I love you.

And as the curtain came to fall well, I was feeling two feet Small beneath the sun
As things came to an end, I felt small and insignificant in the scheme of things.

And now I find I'm numb
I am emotionally drained and cannot feel anything.

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