Born and raised in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer. She made her television debut as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010–2013) and starred as the titular character in the sitcom K.C. Undercover (2015–2018), for the channel. Her feature film debut came in 2017 with the superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and she later starred in its sequels. Zendaya's role as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager, in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–present) made her the youngest recipient of the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, which she won twice. Her film roles include the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the romantic drama Malcolm & Marie (2021), and the science fiction epic Dune (2021).
In addition to her acting career, Zendaya has ventured into music. In 2011, she released the singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me", the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. She signed with Hollywood Records in 2012. Her eponymous debut studio album, Zendaya (2013), was released to moderate success. The album's lead single, "Replay", reached the top 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Zendaya's biggest commercial success as a musician came with her Zac Efron collaboration, "Rewrite the Stars", from The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in 2017. The single reached within the top 20 of several record charts and has received multi-platinum sales certifications globally.
Having already collaborated with Labrinth on the song "All for Us" for Euphoria's first season, in 2022 Zendaya co-wrote two songs ("I’m Tired (with Zendaya) - Bonus Track" and "Elliot's Song") for the second season, also performing as a vocalist on the former. Receiving continued acclaim for her performance as Rue, the second season of Euphoria earned her four Emmy nominations. Nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama for the second time, she became the youngest two-time nominee in Emmy history, while her nomination as an executive producer for Outstanding Drama Series made her the youngest woman ever nominated for producing. She received two nominations for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for her lyrical contributions to the show's soundtrack. In 2023, Zendaya won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and received a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination.
On April 22, 2023, during the second weekend of Coachella 2023, Zendaya joined Labrinth in a surprise performance of "All for Us" and "I'm Tired", which marked her return to the stage in 8 years. She was featured on the opening song "The Feels" of Labrinth's third album Ends & Begins.
Butterflies
Zendaya Lyrics
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Every time you're near
My body's getting reckless
Hope I don't regret this
Wait a minute
The way you make me feel
I can't keep my focus
It's too much to resist
I'm over being under your spell
It keeps blinding me
Was too blind to see, yeah
I'm not the only one that you tell
That I'm the only one
But my heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me up with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I don't trust these butterflies
'Cause they fool me every time
Wait a minute
You want another try
Like the time before
Then a million more
Wait a minute
I'm ready to fly
No need to read your mind
I can read the signs
I'm over being under your spell
It keeps blinding me
Was too blind to see, yeah
I'm not the only one that you tell
That I'm the only one
But my heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me up with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I don't trust these butterflies
'Cause they fool me every time
You wanna catch me before I'm gone
But I'm already there
Yeah, I'm already there
You wanna stop me from moving on
But I'm already there
Yeah, I'm already there
My heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me up with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I don't trust these butterflies
'Cause they fool me every time
"Wait a minute, every time you’re near, my body’s getting reckless, hope I don’t regret this” - this first line perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the song. Zendaya sings about the feeling of falling in love, but not feeling entirely sure if it’s the right thing to do. She recognizes the physical reaction she has to being near the person she’s singing about, but worries she may come to regret it later.
“I'm over being under your spell, it keeps blinding me, was too blind to see” - in the second verse, Zendaya sings about being under someone’s spell, and the effect it has on her. She acknowledges that she may have been too blind to see the truth about the relationship before, but now she’s ready to move on.
“My heart keeps telling me the perfect lie, you rip me up with every last goodbye” - in the chorus, Zendaya acknowledges that her heart is sending her mixed signals about the relationship. While she may feel the physical pull of being near the person she’s singing about, she recognizes that they may not have her best interests at heart. She’s wary of being fooled by the “butterflies” she feels in her stomach and is cautious about letting herself be vulnerable to the person she loves.
Overall, Butterflies is a song about the conflicting feelings that come with falling in love. It’s a classic tale of wanting to trust your heart, but being held back by your head. It’s a relatable theme, and Zendaya’s stunning vocals and catchy melody only add to the appeal of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait a minute
Pause and reflect before taking the next step
Every time you're near
In your presence, I get overwhelmed by emotions
My body's getting reckless
My mind loses control in your company
Hope I don't regret this
I fear my attachment may lead to disappointment later
The way you make me feel
Your interactions with me make me irrational
I can't keep my focus
It's difficult to concentrate when you're around
It's too much to resist
The attraction is too strong to ignore
I'm over being under your spell
I'm tired of being under your influence
It keeps blinding me
Your charm is clouding my judgment
Was too blind to see, yeah
I didn't realize the damage until it was too late
I'm not the only one that you tell
The words you say are not exclusive to me
That I'm the only one
But I convince myself that I am
But my heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
My emotions deceive me into believing something untrue
You rip me up with every last goodbye
Every time you leave, I feel emotionally hurt
I don't wanna say forever
I'm hesitant to commit to something permanent
It's just another now or never
It's a decision to make soon or not at all
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
My emotions are unreliable and should not be trusted
I don't trust these butterflies
I'm wary of my feelings and how they deceive me
'Cause they fool me every time
I have been misled by my emotions in the past
You want another try
You desire to rekindle our relationship
Like the time before
Like things were in the past
Then a million more
Multiple times like before
I'm ready to fly
I'm prepared to move on and explore new opportunities
No need to read your mind
I've already made up my mind
I can read the signs
I can see the clear indicators without needing further communication
You wanna catch me before I'm gone
You want to hold on to me before I leave
But I'm already there
I've made up my mind to move on and let go
You wanna stop me from moving on
You want to prevent me from finding new opportunities
My heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
My feelings are leading me astray and deceiving me
You rip me up with every last goodbye
Your leaving causes emotional pain and turmoil
I don't wanna say forever
I'm not prepared to make a permanent commitment
It's just another now or never
It's a critical decision to make soon
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I need to be cautious of the unreliable nature of my emotions
I don't trust these butterflies
I'm wary of my emotions leading me astray
'Cause they fool me every time
My feelings have misled me in the past and may not be dependable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JORDAN KENDALL JOHNSON, MARCUS LOMAX, SAMUEL J WATTERS, JASON EVIGAN, STEFAN JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Wait a minute
Eveytime you're near
My body's getting reckless
hope I don't regret this
Wait a minute
I can't keep my focus
It's too much to resist
I'm over being under your spell
It keeps blinding me
Was too blind to see
yeah
I'm not the only one that you tell
That I'm the only one
But my heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
Don't trust these butterflies
'cause they fool me every time wait a minute
You want another try like the time before
Then a million more
Wait a minute wait a minute
I'm ready to fly
Don't need to read your mind I cam read the signs
I'm over being under your spell
It keeps blinding me
Was too blind to see
Yeah
I'm not the only one that you tell
That I'm the only one
But my heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
Don't trust these Butterflies
'cause they fool me every time'
You wanna catch me before I'm gone
But I'm already there (Im already there)
Yeah I'm already there
You wanna stop me from moving on
But I'm already there (Im already there)
Yeah I'm already There
My heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever It's just another now or never So heart don't let me trust these butterflies 3x) don't trust this butterflies
Jessie Chen
Wait a minute
Every time you're near
My body's getting reckless
Hope I don't regret this
Wait a minute
The way you make me feel
I can't keep my focus
It's too much to resist
I'm over being under your spell
It keeps blinding me
Was too blind to see, yeah
I'm not the only one that you tell
That I'm the only one
But my heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me up with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I don't trust these butterflies
'Cause they fool me every time
Wait a minute
You want another try
Like the time before
Then a million more
Wait a minute
I'm ready to fly
No need to read your mind
I can read the signs
I'm over being under your spell
It keeps blinding me
Was too blind to see, yeah
I'm not the only one that you tell
That I'm the only one
But my heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me up with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I don't trust these butterflies
'Cause they fool me every time
You wanna catch me before I'm gone
But I'm already there
Yeah, I'm already there
You wanna stop me from moving on
But I'm already there
Yeah, I'm already there
My heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me up with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I don't trust these butterflies
'Cause they fool me every time
OnceAndTwice (Lisa)
Butterflies
Zendaya
LYRICS
Wait a minute
Every time you're near
My body's getting reckless
Hope I don't regret this
Wait a minute
The way you make me feel
I can't keep my focus
It's too much to resist
I'm over being under your spell
It keeps blinding me
Was too blind to see, yeah
I'm not the only one that you tell
That I'm the only one
But my heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me up with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I don't trust these butterflies
'Cause they fool me every time
Wait a minute
You want another try
Like the time before
Then a million more
Wait a minute
I'm ready to fly
No need to read your mind
I can read the signs
I'm over being under your spell
It keeps blinding me
Was too blind to see, yeah
I'm not the only one that you tell
That I'm the only one
But my heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me up with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I don't trust these butterflies
'Cause they fool me every time
You wanna catch me before I'm gone
But I'm already there
Yeah, I'm already there
You wanna stop me from moving on
But I'm already there
Yeah, I'm already there
My heart keeps telling me the perfect lie
You rip me up with every last goodbye
I don't wanna say forever
It's just another now or never
So heart don't let me trust these butterflies
I don't trust these butterflies
'Cause they fool me every time
Rares Tudose
You can't hate Zendaya...
bĺāckmøøń jūlāiń
Agree
Sun Duong
Yeah
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XxxsummerdayxxX robloxi
Yup
Annabelle Nunya business
My mom thinks she's a crybaby and she just doesn't like her I disagree with her of course
Angeline Bena
She honestly has a quite unique voice. Although I love her acting I wish I can hear more music from her😭
PEY!TON
Yeah! People say that her voice is average, but like…even so she’s so likable and her songs and lyrics are great!
LordParoose
Zendaya deserves all the positive attention she gets. She works so hard. She’s an incredible actor and she’s good at singing. She’s phenomenal 🥺💙💙💙
ak-xvn
It's been 6 years and I'm still waiting for the music video😂😬