Love Is Like A Butterfly
Dolly Parton
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Love is like a butterfly As soft and gentle as a sigh The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings Love makes your heart feel strange inside It flutters like soft wings in flight Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing I feel it when you're with me It happens when you kiss me That rare and gentle feeling that I feel inside Your touch is soft and gentle Your kiss is warm and tender Whenever I am with you I think of butterflies Love is like a butterfly The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings Love makes your heart feel strange inside It flutters like soft wings in flight Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing Your laughter brings me sunshine Everyday is spring time And I am only happy when you are by my side How precious is this love we share How very precious, sweet and rare Together we belong like daffodils and butterflies Love is like a butterfly As soft and gentle as a sigh The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings Love makes your heart feel strange inside It flutters like soft wings in flight Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing
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Written by: DOLLY PARTON
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7 facts about this song
Popularity Facts1. "Love Is Like a Butterfly" is one of Dolly Parton's signature songs.
2. The song had become Parton's fourth number one on the country chart upon its release.
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Album Facts3. The single was included in her album "Love Is Like a Butterfly" released in 1974.
4. The song also appeared on numerous compilations including "Dolly Parton Super Hits" and "The Essential Dolly Parton."
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Lyrics Facts5. The lyrics of the song compare the feeling of love to a butterfly: colorful, flighty, and hard to catch, but beautiful and worth it once it is caught.
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Production Facts6. "Love Is Like a Butterfly" was written and produced by Dolly Parton herself.
7. The song was recorded in 1973 and was released as a single in 1974.
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Impact Facts8. The song was used as the theme song for Parton's 1976-77 variety show "Dolly!".
9. In 2007, UK TV network ITV used the song for their "Butterflies" promotional campaign.
10. In an episode of the British sitcom, "The Office", comedian Ricky Gervais, as his character David Brent, sings and plays an acoustic version of "Love Is Like a Butterfly."
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Chart Performance11. "Love Is Like a Butterfly" reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on its release.
12. It also scored Dolly Parton a crossover pop hit in the UK where it reached #7 in 1976.
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Other Interesting Facts13. Parton got the inspiration for writing the song when a butterfly landed on her finger while she was writing songs.
14. The cover of the "Love is Like a Butterfly" album, featuring Dolly herself with a butterfly on her finger, has become iconic imagery associated with the singer.
15. The song is proof of Parton's unique approach to songwriting, managing to encapsulate complex emotions in simple, rural metaphors that resonated with audiences.
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