Butterfly

Crazy Town

About Butterfly

"Butterfly" is a song by American rap rock band Crazy Town. It gained mainstream popularity after being released in November 2000 as the third single from their debut album The Gift of Game. The song reached number one in 15 countries, including the band's native United States. The song is based on a sample of "Pretty Little Ditty" from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1989 album Mother's Milk.


Year:
2004
3:36
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Come my lady
Come come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady
Come come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby

Such a sexy, sexy pretty little thing
Fierce nipple pierce you got me sprung with your tongue ring
And I ain't gonna lie 'cause your loving gets me high
So to keep you by my side there's nothing that I won't try
Butterflies in her eyes and looks to kill
Time is passing I'm asking could this be real
'Cause I can't sleep I can't hold still
The only thing I really know is she got sex appeal
I can feel too much is never enough
You're always there to lift me up
When these times get rough I was lost, now I'm found
Ever since you've been around
You're the women that I want
So yo, I'm putting it down

Come come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy

I don't deserve you unless it's some kind of hidden message
To show me life is precious
Then I guess it's true
But to tell truth, I really never knew
Til I met you. See I was lost and confused
Twisted and used up
Knew a better life existed but thought that I missed it

My lifestyle's wild I was living like a wild child
Trapped on a short leash paroled the police files
So yo, what's happening now?
I see the sun breaking down into dark clouds
And a vision of you standing out in a crowd

Come come my lady
You're my butterfly
Sugar baby
Come my lady you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy

Hey sugar momma, come and dance with me
The smartest thing you ever did was take a chance with me
Whatever tickles your fancy
Girl it's you like Sid and Nancy
So sexy, almost evil talkin' about butterflies in my head
I used to think happy endings were only in the books I read but
You made me feel alive when I was almost dead

You filled that empty space with the love I used to chase
And as far as I can see it don't get better than this
So butterfly, here is a song and it's sealed with a kiss
And a thank you miss

Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me
Come and dance with me
So come and dance with me

Come come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy
Come come my lady
You're my butterfly, sugar baby
Come my lady you're my pretty baby
I'll make your legs shake
You make me go crazy

Come and dance with me

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Crazy Town

Crazy Town (also known as CxT) is a rap metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1995 by Bret Mazur and Seth Binzer. The band is best known for their 2001 single, "Butterfly", which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. As a group, they have released two studio albums, The Gift of Game and Darkhorse. more »

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Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Brett Mazur, Chad Smith, Michael 'Flea' Balzary, John Frusciante, Seth Binzer

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, MoeBeToBlame, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"Butterfly" by Crazy Town falls into the alternative rock and rap rock genres.
Chart Success
The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.
Album
It was released on Crazy Town's debut album "The Gift of Game" in 1999.
Inspiration
The song's lyrics were inspired by women, particularly the girlfriend of Shifty Shellshock, the band's lead singer.
Music Video
A music video for "Butterfly" was released and it featured a futuristic, science fiction-based theme.
Sample
The song samples "Pretty Little Ditty" from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1989 album Mother's Milk.
Global Success
Not only a hit in the U.S., "Butterfly" also topped the charts in the UK and various other countries around the world.
Longevity
While Crazy Town has been often categorized as a one-hit-wonder, the song remains popular and commonly appears in various entertainment media.
Usage in Media
It has been used in films like "Orange County" and "Saving Silverman", as well as in advertisements and other popular media.
Controversy
Despite its success, the song has faced some criticism for its overtly sexual lyrics.
Live Performances
Crazy Town performed "Butterfly" live at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards.
Legacy
"Butterfly" helped in boosting Crazy Town's fame, and the band often refers to it as their 'saving grace'.
Comeback
In 2019, the band re-recorded and released an acoustic version of "Butterfly".
Certification
The song achieved platinum status in the U.S., UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Streaming Success
As of 2020, the song has clocked over 100 million streams on Spotify.

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