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- Butterfly Lyrics / with translationsYesterday I went outside
With my momma's mason jar
Caught a lovely Butterfly
When I woke up today
Looked in on my fairy pet
She had withered all away
No more sighing in her breast
I'm sorry for what I did
I did what my body told me to
I didn't mean to do you harm
Everytime I pin down what I think I want
It slips away - the ghost slips away
I smell you on my hand for days
I can't wash away your scent
If I'm a dog then you're a bitch
I guess you're as real as me
Maybe I can live with that
Maybe I need fantasies
A life of chasing butterfly
I'm sorry for what I did
I did what my body told me to
I didn't mean to do you harm
Everytime I pin down what I think I want
It slips away - the ghost slips away
I told you I would return
When the robin makes his nest
But I ain't never coming back
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry
With my momma's mason jar
Caught a lovely Butterfly
When I woke up today
Looked in on my fairy pet
She had withered all away
No more sighing in her breast
I'm sorry for what I did
I did what my body told me to
I didn't mean to do you harm
Everytime I pin down what I think I want
It slips away - the ghost slips away
I smell you on my hand for days
I can't wash away your scent
If I'm a dog then you're a bitch
Maybe I can live with that
Maybe I need fantasies
A life of chasing butterfly
I'm sorry for what I did
I did what my body told me to
I didn't mean to do you harm
Everytime I pin down what I think I want
It slips away - the ghost slips away
I told you I would return
When the robin makes his nest
But I ain't never coming back
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry
Facts about Butterfly
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Butterfly is written by Rivers Cuomo.
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It is first released on September 24, 1996 as part of Weezer's album "Pinkerton" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, Butterfly from Weezer is a song that deals with the transient character of desires and the subsequent disappointment of having one's desires been met. It applies the metaphor of catching a butterfly and the ghost parts, to convey its meaning. The theme of Butterfly lyrics was more or less centered around angst, heartbreak, despair, contemplation, and loneliness. Meanwhile, the song highlights the significance of regret and forgiveness, loss and transience, and fantasy versus reality. The lyrics are embedded with adult themes, expressions, and pictures that probably can’t be tolerated by kids. The employment of terms like 'you're a bitch' and the dominant mood of regret and imagination suggest that the content is more fit for a PG-13 rating.
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Butterfly falls under the genre Alternative.
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Butterfly is produced by Weezer.
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Butterfly song length is 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
Who wrote Butterfly lyrics?
Butterfly is written by Rivers Cuomo.
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When was Butterfly released?
It is first released on September 24, 1996 as part of Weezer's album "Pinkerton" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Butterfly lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, Butterfly from Weezer is a song that deals with the transient character of desires and the subsequent disappointment of having one's desires been met. It applies the metaphor of catching a butterfly and the ghost parts, to convey its meaning. The theme of Butterfly lyrics was more or less centered around angst, heartbreak, despair, contemplation, and loneliness. Meanwhile, the song highlights the significance of regret and forgiveness, loss and transience, and fantasy versus reality. The lyrics are embedded with adult themes, expressions, and pictures that probably can’t be tolerated by kids. The employment of terms like 'you're a bitch' and the dominant mood of regret and imagination suggest that the content is more fit for a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Butterfly?
Butterfly falls under the genre Alternative.
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Who produced Butterfly?
Butterfly is produced by Weezer.
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How long is the song Butterfly?
Butterfly song length is 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Rivers CuomoRecord Label(s): 1996 UMG Recordings, Inc
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