Butterflies
Wunderhorse Lyrics

Lust
This song is about a past lover who played strange games with the singer under a bridge when they were too young to fully understand what was happening.

You played the strangest games
The singer's ex-lover engaged in peculiar behavior that the singer couldn't comprehend.

Under the bridge that day
The odd behavior and memories in the song occurred under a bridge.

Too young to understand
Both the artist and their ex-lover were too inexperienced to fully realize what was happening between them.

The places you put my hands
The ex-lover took control and placed the artist's hands somewhere unusual, possibly sexually.

You laughed and turned away
The ex-lover laughed and brushed off the situation while the singer was left feeling confused and perhaps even used.

But I remember it perfectly
Despite the passage of time, the singer remembers the encounter clearly, indicating that it had a significant impact on their life.

′Cause tattooed on your spine
The ex-lover had a tattoo of a million blue butterflies on their spine, which is still etched in the artist's memory.

There were butterflies
The butterfly tattoo was significant in some way, perhaps indicative of the fleeting nature of the relationship or a symbol of transformation.

So jump
The repeated line 'So jump' serves as a reminder of the risk and excitement of taking a leap and jumping into the unknown.

Off the bridge
This line is a literal reference to jumping off a bridge, but it can also represent taking a big risk in life or making a significant change.

Kiss the water
Kissing the water after jumping off the bridge could represent the acceptance of change or the willingness to let go of the past.

Doves
The mention of doves in the park may represent peace, love, or reconciliation between the singer and their ex-lover.

Cooing in the park
The doves are making a soothing, contented sound in the park.

Just as the world got dark
The calm of the park and the cooing doves provides a contrast to the darkness and chaos of the world outside.

The moon behind a veil
The moon is hidden behind a veil, which could represent the artist's own emotional barriers or the barriers between the artist and their ex-lover.

The blood underneath my nails
This line is a metaphor for the lingering pain and hurt that the artist is unable to shake from their past relationship.

I just can't shake the sin
The singer can't forget or forgive the past actions that led to their current emotional scars.

There′s something beneath my skin
The lingering hurt is deeply ingrained in the singer's psyche, affecting them emotionally and physically.

And all you left behind
The ex-lover left a lasting impact on the artist that they are still struggling to come to terms with.

Was a million blue butterflies
The symbol of a million blue butterflies remains etched in the artist's memory as a representation of the relationship.

There were butterflies
The repetition of this line serves as a reminder of the impermanence of relationships, just like the fleeting life of a butterfly.

Kiss the water
This line serves as a repetition of the earlier refrain and a reminder of the importance of embracing change and taking risks in life.