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Butterfly Kisses
Westlife Lyrics
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She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all for...
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy; it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy
But I sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Sweet sixteen today
She's looking like her mother a little more everyday
One part woman; the other part girl
To perfume and make up
From ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember...
Butterfly kisses after bed time prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bedroom just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking
And I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl
She leaned over - gave me
Butterfly kisses with her mother there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the aisle daddy; it's just about time
Does my wedding dress look pretty daddy?
Daddy don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have dont something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses
A hug in the every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Westlife's song Butterfly Kisses is about the special bond between a father and his daughter. The song reminds the listener of the treasured moments a father shares with his daughter, from bedtime prayers to her wedding day. The opening verse expresses the love and gratitude of a father for his little girl. He knows in his heart that she is a gift from heaven and feels blessed to be her father. When she talks to Jesus at bedtime, he prays with her and thanks God for all the joy she brings to his life.
The chorus highlights some of the special moments they share together, such as sticking little white flowers in her hair, taking her on her first pony ride, and admiring her baking skills. Despite all the mistakes he may have made as a parent, he knows he must have done something right to deserve the love and affection she shows him every day. He cherishes the morning hugs and butterfly kisses she gives him at night.
The second verse describes how a father watches his daughter grow up into a young woman. He sees her transform from a child to a teenager, experimenting with new things and finding her own identity. Even though he sees her growing up, he still remembers the moments they shared when she was just a little girl. He reflects on how he must have done something right as a father to have earned her love and admiration.
The final verse speaks to the moment when a father gives his daughter away on her wedding day. Despite the joyous occasion, he feels a sense of loss at the realization that his baby girl is all grown up. He gives her away with tears in his eyes, but she reminds him of their special bond by sharing butterfly kisses with him once again, just like they did when she was a little girl.
Overall, Butterfly Kisses is a heartwarming tribute to the relationship between a father and his daughter, emphasizing the precious moments they share together throughout her life.
Line by Line Meaning
There's two things I know for sure
I have absolute certainty about two things
She was sent here from heaven
My daughter is a gift from God
And she's daddy's little girl
My daughter is important and special to me
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
I pray for my daughter every night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
My daughter has a strong faith in God
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
I am grateful to God for the blessings in my life, including my daughter
Oh but most of all for...
Above all other blessings, I am thankful for...
Butterfly kisses after bed time prayer
My daughter and I share a special moment of affection after she prays before bed
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
My daughter enjoys beauty and has a playful spirit
Walk beside the pony daddy; it's my first ride
I have fond memories of sharing a special experience with my daughter
I know the cake looks funny daddy
My daughter is honest and genuine with me
But I sure tried
Despite any imperfections, I worked hard to make something special for my daughter
Oh with all that I've done wrong
Though I have made mistakes as a parent
I must have done something right
I have also done things right as a parent
To deserve a hug every morning
My daughter loves me and shows me affection
And butterfly kisses at night
My daughter and I share a special moment of affection before she goes to sleep
Sweet sixteen today
My daughter is growing up and becoming a young woman
She's looking like her mother a little more everyday
My daughter is developing into a beautiful person, like her mother
One part woman; the other part girl
My daughter is maturing, but still has a youthful spirit
To perfume and make up
My daughter is interested in things that are typical for teenage girls
From ribbons and curls
My daughter used to be interested in more childlike things
Trying her wings out in a great big world
My daughter is gaining independence and exploring her options
But I remember...
Despite her growing up, I still have special memories of my daughter as a child
You know how much I love you daddy
My daughter expresses her love for me in a sweet way
But if you don't mind
She is growing up and becoming more independent, even in small ways like this
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
She is becoming more modest as she grows up, and doesn't want to be seen as a child anymore
She'll change her name today
My daughter is getting married and taking her husband's name
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
I am giving my daughter to her future husband in marriage
Standing in the bedroom just staring at her
I am emotional and reflective as I see my daughter in her wedding dress
She asked me what I'm thinking
My daughter is still close to me and cares about my thoughts and feelings
And I said I'm not sure
I'm emotional and overwhelmed right now, so I don't have a clear answer for her
She leaned over - gave me
Despite my emotional state, my daughter still shows me affection
Butterfly kisses with her mother there
My daughter shares a special moment of affection with both me and her mother
Walk me down the aisle daddy; it's just about time
My daughter still wants me to share in this important moment in her life
Does my wedding dress look pretty daddy?
My daughter still values my opinion and wants me to be involved in her life
Daddy don't cry
My daughter is concerned about my emotions and doesn't want me to be sad
A hug in the every morning
My daughter and I share a special moment of affection every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
My daughter and I share a special moment of affection before she goes to sleep every night
Contributed by Christopher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Gonzales
Butterfly Kisses 😘
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all for.
Butterfly kisses after bed time prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy; it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy
But I sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Sweet sixteen today
She's looking like her mother a little more everyday
One part woman; the other part girl
To perfume and make up
From ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember.
Butterfly kisses after bed time prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bedroom just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking
And I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl
She leaned over - gave me
Butterfly kisses with her mother there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the aisle daddy; it's just about time
Does my wedding dress look pretty daddy?
Daddy don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have dont something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses
A hug in the every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Songwriters: BOB CARLISLE / RANDY THOMAS
Butterfly Kisses (Exclusive) lyrics © Designer Music, UNIVERSAL POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING INC, UNIVERSAL - POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL PUB INC, POLYGRAM INT. PUBLISHING, INC., DESIGNER MUSIC GROUP, INC
Jason Smalls
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven, and she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night, she talks to Jesus, and I close my
Eyes
And I thank God for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all...
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk beside the pony, daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night
Sweet sixteen today
She's looking like her mother a little more every day
One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember...
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"You know how much I love you, daddy, but if you don't mind
I'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bedroom just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking, and I said "I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl." Then she leaned over... and gave
Me...
Butterfly kisses, with her mother there, stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, daddy, it's just about time"
"Does my wedding dress look pretty, daddy?" "Daddy, don't cry."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses..
A every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses at night...
Marion Ladd
OMG I JUST VOICED MY OPINION 2 HOURS AGO ON SAYING I WISHED THAT WESTLIFE SANG THIS SONG.....THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH..
IT IS A BEAUTIFUL, HEART WARMING SONG...
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING SONG TO DANCE WITH DAD....
IM CRYING WITH HAPPY TEARS LISTENING TO BUTTERFLY KISSES AT 3:16 AM. EST...
THANKS AGAIN...
THANK YOU VERY MUCH..
WESTLIFE IS THE BEST BOY(LAD) BAND EVER....
♥️♥️♥️♥️
👍👍👍👍
Rose Sah Li Villanueva
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all for.
Butterfly kisses after bed time prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy; it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy
But I sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Sweet sixteen today
She's looking like her mother a little more everyday
One part woman; the other part girl
To perfume and make up
From ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember.
Butterfly kisses after bed time prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bedroom just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking
And I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl
She leaned over - gave me
Butterfly kisses with her mother there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the aisle daddy; it's just about time
Does my wedding dress look pretty daddy?
Daddy don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have dont something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses
A hug in the every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Marli Uchoa
Que música linda, Só agora eu ouvi! Que linda tragetoria de vida entre Pais e Filhos! Amo cada letra do Westlife por toda a emoção que elas transmitem! Esta música ficou linda na voz deles! 👏👏👏
Maria
I simply have no enough words to describe how happy and grateful I am of our soon 3,5 yr old daughter 💗💗💗💗 She is a God 's miracle, I never thought I would have 🙏
Christian Alfonso
Ive been singing this for a very long time for my daughter.. glad that westlife made a fresh version of it.
Pat Souto
Muito lindo!!! Que rapazes maravilhosos e que vozes!!! Amei.
laptopsiepopsie
💞Yep, I'm falling in love with Westlife all over again like I did 20 years ago!💞
Muthoni
Can never go wrong with this song
ESC Daphne
This song always brings me shivers down my spine. I have missed my father for 3 years. Now I have him back but I will never get those years back. 😥
brittany
My dad wont talk to me at all since I had to kick him out cuz landlord would of charged us more on our rent and he didnt have a job to help us and we were struggling and my son asks for him but cant seem to get him to call or answer my texts
nabila1379
I'm not a daddy, but gosh, I'm still crying. Such a sweet emotional song, I love it! ❤
Luciann Boleo
Love this song ❤️