Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I keep on changing
I've been forgiven for my crimes
And I miss you, oh I miss you
I know it's crazy
There is so much sacrifice
And I wish that I could be there every night
I just want to say
I'm not far away
And you know I'm coming back for more
You make me want to change
And never mind the games we play
You know I'll always find a way
So don't you cry
My black butterfly
Sacred
You are the apple of my eye
And I want to stay beside you every night
You know we made it
We faced the challenge of our lives
And it can't be bittersweet without the fight
I just want to say
You make it all okay
I never wanted anyone like this before
You make me want to change
And never mind the games we play
You know I'll always find a way
I remember when my life was full of pain
But I am yours and you are mine
Baby, we got all this time
All this time
My black butterfly
This is all I do, I keep holding on
And I see what's in the way
I can't erase all my mistakes
It's not up to you, we are both involved
And our love is so bizarre
Am I standing in the way?
Or do you wish that I would change?
You make me want to change
And never mind the games we play
You know I'll always find a way
I remember when my life was full of pain
But I am yours and you are mine
Baby, we got all this time
So don't you cry
My black butterfly
Baby, just close your eyes
My black butterfly
We got all this time
My black butterfly
I've been forgiven for my crimes
And I miss you, oh I miss you
I know it's crazy
There is so much sacrifice
And I wish that I could be there every night
I just want to say
I'm not far away
And you know I'm coming back for more
You make me want to change
And never mind the games we play
You know I'll always find a way
So don't you cry
My black butterfly
Sacred
You are the apple of my eye
And I want to stay beside you every night
You know we made it
We faced the challenge of our lives
And it can't be bittersweet without the fight
I just want to say
You make it all okay
I never wanted anyone like this before
You make me want to change
And never mind the games we play
You know I'll always find a way
I remember when my life was full of pain
But I am yours and you are mine
Baby, we got all this time
All this time
My black butterfly
This is all I do, I keep holding on
And I see what's in the way
I can't erase all my mistakes
It's not up to you, we are both involved
And our love is so bizarre
Am I standing in the way?
Or do you wish that I would change?
You make me want to change
And never mind the games we play
You know I'll always find a way
I remember when my life was full of pain
But I am yours and you are mine
Baby, we got all this time
So don't you cry
My black butterfly
Baby, just close your eyes
My black butterfly
We got all this time
My black butterfly
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Black Butterfly [Acoustic; Bonus Track; Version] Lyrics as written by Keith Nelson Joshua Todd
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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