YOMAEZ has slowly worked on his craft throughout 2018, releasing 3 singles which gained over half a million streams and has now released his Debut EP "Nonsense".
Butterflies
Yomaez Lyrics
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Always thinking that you'll never deserve him
Talk for hours 'til you meet with the sunrise
Leave with that feeling in your gut like some butterflies
Fast forward and you're packing all the shit you own
Move in together with a place you're gonna call your home
Fights start over almost anything
Late night comes home all messes up
Always yelling 'cause you know that he drinks a lot
Face meets with the back of a cold hand
Bruised eye marks with the place where you know you stand
Hard feelings because you know that he's in the wrong
Gaslight with your mind 'til you come around
Reassured it was just a mistake
Stay around now, I'll pay the price
Where do I go when you lose control?
Forget what I said, I don't need to be rescued
It's just the way it's meant to be
Drunk eyes in reflection of the moonlight
Swear to God he's gonna change when the timings right
Minds trapped in the soul of redemption
Rose-coloured glass tricks the eyes with deception
In two minds won't embrace with the loneliness
Feeling tired can't escape from this ugly mess
Remember when you made me feel safe?
Stay around now, I'll pay the price
Where do I go when you lose control?
Forget what I said, I don't need to be rescued
It's just the way it's meant to be
I know he means well
Caught me off guard when I know you so well
The pain gets tough but I promise I won't tell
I'll doubt myself all over again
I know you don't love me but we'll always pretend
Caught me off guard when I know you so well
The pain gets tough but I promise I won't tell
I'll drown myself all over again
I know you don't love me but we'll always pretend
The song "Butterflies" by Yomaez portrays a toxic and abusive relationship. The lyrics describe the start of the relationship, which seems like a game that cannot be won. The singer believes she does not deserve her partner but talks to them for hours until the sunrise and leaves with the butterflies feeling in her gut. Moving into together, however, things start to get rough with fights over the smallest things, and there are instances of physical violence with the singer getting hit by her partner. Despite all of this, the singer seems to have a sense of being trapped, as she knows she does not love her partner, but "we'll always pretend."
Further, the lyrics infuse the idea that the singer knows, faces, and understands the harsh reality of the relationship but cannot let go, all while their partner promises to change. The singer also appears to be gaslit by her partner, who reassures her that it was just a mistake. The song ends abruptly, with the singer confessing she knows her partner does not love her but that they will continue pretending.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship and the cycle of abuse and denial. The song expresses themes such as self-doubt, confusion, and the struggle to break free from abusive relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Starts out like a game that you can't win
It all begins like a challenge you can't possibly defeat
Always thinking that you'll never deserve him
Always convinced that you're not worthy of his love
Talk for hours 'til you meet with the sunrise
Engage in conversations all night long until the dawn approaches
Leave with that feeling in your gut like some butterflies
Depart with a sensation in your stomach akin to numerous butterflies
Fast forward and you're packing all the shit you own
Suddenly you're gathering all your possessions in a rush
Move in together with a place you're gonna call your home
Beginning a new life together under a shared roof
Fights start over almost anything
Arguments ensue over the tiniest of details
Cry in the night as you picture it ending
Sobbing in the darkness as you imagine it coming to a close
Late night comes home all messes up
Returns home in the wee hours of the morning disheveled
Always yelling 'cause you know that he drinks a lot
Constantly shouting because you're aware of his excessive drinking
Face meets with the back of a cold hand
The face collides with a harsh, cold slap
Bruised eye marks with the place where you know you stand
Ocular bruises mark the spot where you are in this relationship
Hard feelings because you know that he's in the wrong
Resentment because you know he's behaving badly
Gaslight with your mind 'til you come around
Manipulate your mind until you agree with him
Reassured it was just a mistake
Calmed down by his declaration that it was only an error
Stay around now, I'll pay the price
Please stay with me, I will pay the cost
Where do I go when you lose control?
Where can I run when you lose your temper?
Forget what I said, I don't need to be rescued
Disregard my words, I don't require saving
It's just the way it's meant to be
This is simply how it's fated to turn out
Drunk eyes in reflection of the moonlight
Intoxicated eyes reflecting the moon's glow
Swear to God he's gonna change when the timings right
Vow that he will alter himself when the timing is suitable
Minds trapped in the soul of redemption
Mentally stuck in a quest for atonement
Rose-coloured glass tricks the eyes with deception
Distorted perception caused by viewing things through rose-tinted lenses
In two minds won't embrace with the loneliness
Divided in your thoughts, hesitant to embrace solitude
Feeling tired can't escape from this ugly mess
Experiencing fatigue and unable to escape this unappealing predicament
Remember when you made me feel safe?
Recall when you made me feel secure?
I know he means well
I realize he has good intentions
Caught me off guard when I know you so well
Caught me by surprise despite my familiarity with you
The pain gets tough but I promise I won't tell
The discomfort intensifies, but I pledge not to confess
I'll doubt myself all over again
I'll second-guess myself once more
I know you don't love me but we'll always pretend
I acknowledge you don't have genuine affection for me, but we'll keep pretending
Writer(s): Thomas James Mahony
Contributed by Kayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christina91x
that song hit me! Such a wonderful piece and the lyrics made me tear up. It perfectly describes the development of a toxic relationship. Especially the verse "forget what I said, I don't need to be rescued" shows the depth of this song.
@kumaSOevl
Hits deep
@yourstrulyalfonsox
this song @ 0.75 speed π€π€π€π€
@Davabunga
Thanks bro!
@srabanisatpathi2555
Needed that instrumental version πππ
@yannatan6797
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@masterofgames4776
Naaaaa first
@evenss0pa676
Wow ce song
@hannahspottedeagle7963
11:11
@abdusshahid746
Where can I find this song?