Sleeps with Butterflies
Tori Amos
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Airplanes Take you away again Are you flying Above where we live Then I look up a glare in my eyes Are you having regrets about last night I'm not but I like rivers that rush in So then I dove in Is there trouble ahead For you the acrobat I won't push you unless you have a net You say the word You know I will find you Or if you need some time I don't mind I don't hold on To the tail of your kite I'm not like the girls that you've known But I believe I'm worth coming home to Kiss away night This girl only sleeps with butterflies With butterflies So go on and fly then boy Balloons Look good from on the ground I fear with pins and needles around We may fall then stumble Upon a carousel It could take us anywhere I'm not like the girls that you've known But I believe I'm worth coming home to Kiss away night This girl only sleeps with butterflies With butterflies With butterflies So go on and fly boy
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Written by: Tori Amos
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundTori Amos is known for her unique style of music that combines rock, pop, classical music, electronica and folk. "Sleeps with Butterflies" is one of her mesmerizing tracks reflecting the same.
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Released Year"Sleeps with Butterflies" is a single from Tori's eighth studio album called "The Beekeeper" which was released in the year 2005.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to perform well on the music charts. It reached number 10 on the US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart.
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Lyrics Theme"Sleeps with Butterflies" is often interpreted as a love song about a woman trying to maintain her independence in a relationship, comparing herself metaphorically to a butterfly.
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Use in TelevisionThe song was used in the television programs such as the 90210 in season 2 and also in the show "Ringer".
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InspirationThe song, like all others in "The Beekeeper" album, is arranged according to the concept of the ancient Greek myth about the Six Gardens of Eden.
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Resistance to VideosDespite the song's success, Tori Amos didn't make an official video for it as she feels that videos often hinder the listener's imagination to interpret the song.
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PopularityEven without the help of a music video, "Sleeps with Butterflies" became one of Amos' most famous radio hits.
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Unique Musical StyleThe song nicely represents Amos's unique piano-focused style, complimented by electronic and orchestral sounds.
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Song length"Sleeps with Butterflies" runs for approximately 4 minutes, punctuated with Amos's insightful lyrics and emotive voice.
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Co-producerThe song was co-produced by Tori Amos and Matt Chamberlain, who also played percussion on the track.
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