Northampton-based Wearing Scars also feature Sacred Mother Tongue's former rhythm section, drummer Lee Newell and Bassist Craig Daws, as well as guitarist Daniel Woodyer.
Clancy says: “The concept of Wearing Scars started as an idea I had on the way home from the pub one night. To have the concept evolve into a band and album is really incredible.
"Some of these songs were written over four years ago and never reached their potential until I met Andy and he helped take them out of their shell and turn them into something really special. For the first time in my career I'm doing the music I want to do, the way I want to do it.”
Butterfly
Wearing Scars Lyrics
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Seems we're alone
We're fixated
Just waiting for something
As time goes by
We got lost on the way
As we wait for tomorrow
(Find our way home)
I shed my skin
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
Dreams made of stone
Gone is patience
Cus a lifetime alone
Is way too long
Things are better this way
So we wait for tomorrow
To find our way home
(Find our way home)
I shed my skin
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
So spread your wings
And take my hand
Tonight will be the end
...
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
The lyrics to Wearing Scars' song Butterfly describe the struggle of feeling lost and alone, longing to find a sense of belonging and purpose in life. The song's lyrics allude to the transformative power of shedding one's past and starting anew, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. The song encourages listeners to take their time and awaken their lives, to spread their wings and fly away to new heights, with the promise of gaining a fresh perspective and finding a new sense of fulfillment.
Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the importance of waiting for tomorrow, the promise of a brighter future where one can find their way home. In the chorus, the lyrics rest on the metaphor of a butterfly and its transformation from a caterpillar. The song suggests that like the butterfly, the transformation process requires shedding old skin, leaving behind old dreams, and finding new wings to fly away.
The song's lyrics conclude with an invitation to take the singer's hand, with the promise of a new beginning for both the singer and the listener. It reinforces the idea that even though it may seem dark and lonely at times, there is always the possibility of finding a new and brighter beginning. The song's overall message is one of hope and promises the listener that they can emerge from their struggles, just as a butterfly emerges from its cocoon.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems we're alone
It appears that we are the only ones here.
We're fixated
We are concentrated on something.
Just waiting for something
We are patiently anticipating something to happen.
As time goes by
As moments elapse.
We got lost on the way
We became disoriented on our journey.
As we wait for tomorrow
As we patiently await the future.
To find our way home
To discover the path to our abode.
(Find our way home)
Reiterating the desire to discover the way back home.
I shed my skin
I have discarded what once held me together.
And like a butterfly
Similar to the process which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
We will obtain what is necessary to succeed and soar towards new horizons.
Far away
At a great distance.
So far away
At a great distance.
And when we're way up high
When we have reached great heights.
We'll look back down with different eyes
We will view things from a more enlightened perspective.
Let's take our time
Let's not rush, but move at a steady pace.
Awake this life
Experience this existence to the fullest.
Dreams made of stone
Aspirations which are seemingly unattainable.
Gone is patience
Endurance has vanished.
Cus a lifetime alone
Due to the lengthy period of solitude.
Is way too long
Is excessively lengthy.
Things are better this way
The current state of affairs is more desirable.
So we wait for tomorrow
We patiently anticipate the future.
To find our way home
To discover the path to our abode.
(Find our way home)
Reiterating the desire to discover the way back home.
I shed my skin
I have discarded what once held me together.
And like a butterfly
Similar to the process which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
We will obtain what is necessary to succeed and soar towards new horizons.
Far away
At a great distance.
So far away
At a great distance.
And when we're way up high
When we have reached great heights.
We'll look back down with different eyes
We will view things from a more enlightened perspective.
Let's take our time
Let's not rush, but move at a steady pace.
Awake this life
Experience this existence to the fullest.
So spread your wings
So open yourself up to possibilities.
And take my hand
And let me help guide you.
Tonight will be the end
This evening will bring closure to something.
And like a butterfly
Similar to the process which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
We will obtain what is necessary to succeed and soar towards new horizons.
Far away
At a great distance.
So far away
At a great distance.
And when we're way up high
When we have reached great heights.
We'll look back down with different eyes
We will view things from a more enlightened perspective.
Let's take our time
Let's not rush, but move at a steady pace.
Awake this life
Experience this existence to the fullest.
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pelaaja1337
[Verse 1]
Seems we're alone
We're fixated
Just waiting for something
As time goes by
We got lost on the way
As we wait for tomorrow
To find our way home, find our way home
I shed my skin
[Chorus]
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
[Verse 2]
Dreams made of stone
Gone is patience
'Cause a lifetime alone
Is way too long
Things are better this way
So we wait for tomorrow
To find our way home, find our way home
I shed my skin
[Chorus]
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
[Verse 3]
So spread your wings
And take my hand
Together we won't be alone, tonight no
Hear my words and hear my wounds
Tonight could be the end
[Chorus]
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
[Outro]
Haoa haoa haoaa
Haoa haoa haoaa
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Luis Gabriel Guerra Ortiz
Luis Gabriel Guerra Ortiz and here are the Lyrics
Seems we're alone
We're fixated
Just waiting for something
As time goes by
We got lost on the way
So we wait for tomorrow
To find our way home
I shed my skin
And like a butterfly
We'll find out wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
Dreams made of stone
Gone is patience
'cos a lifetime alone
Is way too long
Things are better this way
So we wait for tomorrow
To find our way home
I shed my skin
And like a butterfly
We'll find out wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
So spread your wings
And take my hand
Tonight will be the end
And like a butterfly
We'll find out wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
bottomofastairwell
This song might be a few years old, but it still hits just as hard. This is so freaking good, holy crap
Justin Zetzer
This song needs to be a 1 hit wonder all around the freaking world! It's crazy how perfect this song is in every way. The video is extremely well done and put together with an extreme amount of professionalism and art and beauty that work so beautifully well with the lyrics.
Arron Young
Love this song. Can't stop listening to it, such a massive chorus with a real catchy vocal melody. Can't wait for the album guys.
SkullBallMovies
You will never disappoint me Chris. You're a genius of a musician and deserve more recognition. This has got to be one of my favorite works from you. This whole band is gonna bring the house down!
Rick Brcka
Picked up the LP last night. It's awesome! Hope you guys get HUGE! Your music is amazing.
Pelaaja1337
[Verse 1]
Seems we're alone
We're fixated
Just waiting for something
As time goes by
We got lost on the way
As we wait for tomorrow
To find our way home, find our way home
I shed my skin
[Chorus]
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
[Verse 2]
Dreams made of stone
Gone is patience
'Cause a lifetime alone
Is way too long
Things are better this way
So we wait for tomorrow
To find our way home, find our way home
I shed my skin
[Chorus]
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
[Verse 3]
So spread your wings
And take my hand
Together we won't be alone, tonight no
Hear my words and hear my wounds
Tonight could be the end
[Chorus]
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
Far away
So far away
And when we're way up high
We'll look back down with different eyes
Let's take our time
Awake this life
[Outro]
Haoa haoa haoaa
Haoa haoa haoaa
And like a butterfly
We'll find our wings and then we'll fly
greekfreak1980
Great to see Andy James playing with a real band again,I'm still bummed that Sacred Mother Tongue disbanded,I really loved their album ''Out of the Darkness''.Sounds pretty good,we need more modern,melodic Heavy bands like Alter Bridge,Furyon or these guys right here.
Kenneth Stidolph
***** I really wish that SMT was still together. I feel like this band is more like standard metalcore. I felt like SMT was a more mature and interesting band
greekfreak1980
Kenneth Stidolph Just got their album, listening to it all day and really digging it so far.Doesn't sound like Metalcore at all,it's modern,melodic Heavy Rock.If you like stuff like Alter Bridge,Tremonti's solo albums or Furyon,it's perfect.
Mark Phillips
+Kenneth Stidolph I too prefer SMT to this for my tastes.