Butterfly by Corinne Bailey-Rae

After having loved and listened to this song for years and years, I finally came to pay attention to, and properly appreciate, the lyrics. Corinne Bailey-Rae wrote it for her mum and they radiate warmth and affection in a way that makes me want to give my mum a big hug.

In my mother's house

There's a photograph

Of a day gone past

Always makes me laugh.

There's a little girl

Wary of the world,

She got much to learn,

Get her fingers burned.

An affinity

Between you and me

Cause we're family.

Said that I'd be fine,

Gave me all your time

And I left your side

Like a butterfly.

Shower me with your love,

All of everyday,

You make the red rose sun

Shine on me.

Lift me up so high,

Watch me fly away.

Would you live your life

Like a butterfly.

In my mother's house

There was happiness,

I wrapped myself in it,

Was my chrysalis.

As my life unfolds,

See a pattern through

Of you protecting me

And I protecting you.

What was that you'd say?

Make your own mistakes

And when you're grown

Make sure that you remain the same.

Now I realise

What was on your mind

When I left your side

Like a butterfly.

Shower me with your love,

All of everyday,

You make the red rose sun

Shine on me.

Lift me up so high,

Watch me fly away.

Give me life

Like a butterfly.

Shower me with your love,

All of everyday,

You make the red rose sun

Shine on me.

Lift me up so high,

Watch me fly away.

Give me life

Like a butterfly.