Butterfly
Danyel Gérard
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Tu me dis loin des yeux loin do coeur Tu me dis qu'on oublie le meilleur Malgre les horizons je sais qu'elle m'aime encore Cette fille que j'avais surnommee. Butterfly My butterfly dans un mois je reviendrai Butterfly My butterfly pres de toi je resterai. L'ocean see'est petit tout petit Pour de coeur ou l'amour a grandi Malgre ce que tu dis tu vois qu'elle m'aine encore Cette fille que j'avais enlassee. Butterfly Notre amour est si grand oui si grand Que le ciel etiendrait tout de temps Malgre ce que tu dis je sais qu'elle m'aime encore Cette fille que j'avais embrassee.
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Written by: Danyel Gerard, Howard Barnes, Ralph Bernet
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10 facts about this song
Original and Covers"Butterfly" is most known for its English version. However, the song was originally released in French in 1970. Danyel Gerard, who is French himself, is the writer and original performer. The song was covered by artists in different languages including German, English, and Dutch.
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Popularity in GermanyDespite being a French song and artist, "Butterfly" achieved massive success in the German market. The song spent a whopping 23 weeks at the top of Germany's music chart in 1971.
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Worldwide Success"Butterfly" has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most commercially successful French pop songs.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the pop genre, with a rhythm that blends both contemporary pop and Latin American rhythms, making it appealing to a broad multicultural audience.
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Versions of the Song"Butterfly" has over 60 versions in different languages worldwide, this highlights the widespread popularity of this song across different cultures and nations.
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Billboard HitThe English version of the song in the United States reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1971.
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Lyrics and MessageThe lyrics of the song portray a young man expressing his feelings for a seemingly unreachable woman, using the metaphor of a butterfly that is difficult to catch.
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Contribution to Danyel Gérard's CareerThe song "Butterfly" is considered Danyel Gérard's signature hit and contributed significantly to his international fame.
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Lyrics Translation ChallengesThe English version of the song retains the butterfly metaphor; however, it departs significantly from the original French lyrics due to the challenges of making sense and rhyming while translating.
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Length of the SongThe studio version of the song lasts 3 minutes and 28 seconds, a typical length for pop songs in the 1970s.
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