Dead Butterflies – English Lyrics

• By: Architects
• Album: For Those That Wish To Exist

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bother /ˈbɒðər/ B1	verb - to take the time or trouble to do something
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the surface of the earth
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun - an expression showing happiness
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - damaged or not working
doves /dʌvz/ B1	noun - a type of pigeon, typically white
flown /floʊn/ B1	verb - past participle of fly; moved through the air
defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ B2	noun - the state of having been beaten in a contest
bittersweet /ˌbɪtərˈswiːt/ C1	adjective - having a mixture of bitterness and sweetness
peace /piːs/ A2	noun - freedom from disturbance; tranquility
flower /ˈflaʊər/ A1	noun - the seed-bearing part of a plant
blossoms /ˈblɒsəmz/ B2	verb - to produce flowers; develop or flourish
forgotten /fərˈɡɒtn/ B1	adjective - no longer remembered
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a precious yellow metal
glistenin' /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/ C1	verb - shining with a sparkling light
ravens /ˈreɪvnz/ B2	noun - a large black bird
butterflies /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/ A2	noun - an insect with colorful wings
cloud /klaʊd/ A2	noun - a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere

Key Grammar Structures

• I wanna bother god

  ➔ Informal contraction 'wanna' for 'want to'.

  ➔ The phrase expresses a desire to take action.

• I must've lost myself

  ➔ Use of 'must've' as a contraction for 'must have'.

  ➔ Indicates a strong assumption about a past action.

• Why does defeat always taste so bittersweet?

  ➔ Use of 'does' for emphasis in questions.

  ➔ The question emphasizes the nature of defeat.

• The flower that never blossoms is quickly forgotten.

  ➔ Use of relative clause 'that never blossoms'.

  ➔ Describes a flower that does not fulfill its potential.

• Fly high 'cause the ravens are here to stay.

  ➔ Use of informal 'cause' for 'because'.

  ➔ Indicates a reason for the action of flying high.

• I just wanna live and die in peace.

  ➔ Use of 'wanna' for 'want to' in a desire statement.

  ➔ Expresses a simple desire for a peaceful life.

• Goodbye, all the doves have flown away.

  ➔ Use of present perfect 'have flown' to indicate past action with present relevance.

  ➔ Indicates that the action of the doves flying away has relevance to the present moment.