Dead Butterflies – English Lyrics

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

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotionally rich soundscape of Architects' “Dead Butterflies.” This track is a masterclass in modern rock songwriting, blending powerful vocals with expansive orchestral arrangements and contemplative lyrics. Learning this song's English lyrics offers a unique opportunity to grasp poetic and symbolic language often used in contemporary music, as well as to understand how artists convey complex messages about societal issues and personal struggles through evocative imagery. Its grand atmosphere and profound themes make it a special piece for language learners to explore English vocabulary and expression in a compelling musical context.

[English]

I wanna bother god

I wanna feel the ground beneath my feet

But I've got a smile full of broken teeth

Goodbye, all the doves have flown away

I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself

I know it's not enough

Why does defeat always taste so bittersweet?

I just wanna live and die in peace

The flower that never blossoms is quickly forgotten

It must be gold if it's glistenin'

I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself

Goodbye, all the doves have flown away

I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself

Fly high 'cause the ravens are here to stay

I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself in a cloud of

Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butter-

Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies

...

The flower that never blossoms is quickly forgotten

It must be gold if it's glistenin'

I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself

Goodbye, all the doves have flown away

I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself in a cloud of

Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies

Fly high 'cause the ravens are here to stay

I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself in a cloud of

Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies

...

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.