BUTTERFLY – English Lyrics

• By: MARINA
• Album: PRINCESS OF POWER

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of MARINA's "BUTTERFLY," a vibrant and introspective song that offers a unique lens for language learners. Through its lyrical exploration of metamorphosis and self-discovery, you can grasp powerful expressions related to personal change and emotional resilience. The song's clear vocals and engaging narrative make it an excellent resource for understanding contemporary English, particularly in expressing nuanced feelings of liberation and growth. What makes "BUTTERFLY" special is its universal message of transformation, wrapped in MARINA's signature pop artistry, providing both a language lesson and an inspiring journey.

[English]

SOMETIMES PEOPLE GONNA LET YOU DOWN

NOT EVERYBODY’S MEANT TO STICK AROUND

I FEEL THE PAIN AND YOU FEEL IT TOO

BUT I WON’T LET NOBODY TREAT ME LIKE YOU DO

I’VE HAD ENOUGH OF BEING ON MY OWN

ALL THESE PEOPLE I DON’T KNOW

I GUESS I’LL MAKE IT ON MY OWN

SO I’M SAYING GOODBYE, GOODBYE

WATCH ME GROW FROM AFAR AS I TURN INTO A BUTTERFLY

NOW I’M LEAVING YOU BEHIND

YEAH I’M A BUTTERFLY

YOU JUST NEVER SEE MY ENERGY

I’M ALREADY HIGH FLOATING ON A BREEZE

BUTTERFLY, FLY HIGH

YEAH I’M A BUTTERFLY

YOU JUST NEVER SEE ME SPREAD MY WINGS

I’M ALREADY HIGH

WATCH MY LIFE GO “BLING BLING”

NOW I’VE BECOME A BUTTERFLY, I JUST FLY

NO LONGER A BABY, YEAH I’VE BEEN AROUND

I CAN SEE HOW PEOPLE LIKE TO MOVE IN THIS TOWN

TRUST NO BITCH EVEN PEOPLE THAT YOU LOVE

I CAN FLIP A SWITCH QUICKER THAN A BLADE DOES

SO I’M SAYING GOODBYE, GOODBYE

WATCH ME SHINE LIKE A STAR

LIKE A STAR IN THE SKY

NOW I’M LEAVING YOU BEHIND

YEAH I’M A BUTTERFLY

YOU JUST NEVER SEE MY ENERGY

I’M ALREADY HIGH FLOATING ON A BREEZE

BUTTERFLY, FLY HIGH

YEAH I’M A BUTTERFLY

YOU JUST NEVER SEE ME SPREAD MY WINGS

I’M ALREADY HIGH

WATCH MY LIFE GO “BLING BLING”

NOW I’VE BECOME A BUTTERFLY, I JUST FLY

RED, GOLD, ORANGE, BLUE

WHITE, GREEN, VIOLET TOO

TOO BAD YOU’LL NEVER SEE

THE COLOURS INSIDE ME

TO BECOME A BUTTERFLY

PARTS OF ME HAD TO DIE

SPREAD MY WINGS IN THE GOLDEN LIGHT

AND I FLY

YEAH I’M A BUTTERFLY

YOU JUST NEVER SEE MY ENERGY

I’M ALREADY HIGH FLOATING ON A BREEZE

BUTTERFLY, FLY HIGH

YEAH I’M A BUTTERFLY

YOU JUST NEVER SEE ME SPREAD MY WINGS

I’M ALREADY HIGH

WATCH MY LIFE GO “BLING BLING”

NOW I’VE BECOME A BUTTERFLY, I JUST FLY

SO I FLY, I FLY, I FLY

INTO THE, THE LIGHT, THE LIGHT

I’M GONNA FLY, GONNA FLY

LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN

THOUGHT THAT YOU DID

BUT YOU DON’T KNOW ME

TOO BAD YOU’LL NEVER SEE

THE COLOURS INSIDE ME

TOO BAD YOU’LL NEVER SEE

THE COLOURS INSIDE ME

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
butterfly /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/ A2	noun - a colourful insect with large, often brightly‑coloured wings
fly /flaɪ/ A1	verb - to move through the air using wings noun - a winged insect of the order Diptera
wings /wɪŋz/ B1	noun - paired limbs used for flying
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - at a great height; elevated
energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ B2	noun - the capacity to do work; vitality
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to emit or reflect light brightly
colors /ˈkʌlərz/ A2	noun - hues produced by light; pigments
grow /ɡroʊ/ B1	verb - to increase in size, number or develop
goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A1	noun - an expression used when parting
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - a feeling of physical or emotional suffering
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - to rely on someone or something with confidence noun - firm belief in the reliability of someone or something
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong emotional attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
breeze /briːz/ B1	noun - a light, gentle wind
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of atmosphere above the earth
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a luminous celestial body visible at night
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a yellow precious metal; also a colour
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - visible electromagnetic radiation that makes things visible adjective - having little weight; not heavy
become /bɪˈkʌm/ B2	verb - to begin to be; to turn into