"Butterflies" is a song produced by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson released as the seventh track from the Invincible album. It was released as a promotional single on November 27, 2001, serving as the second promo single from the album.
Background[]
"Butterflies" was written by Andre Harris and Marsha Ambrosius, and was produced by Jackson and Harris. It was recorded in 2001.[1] Harris commented:
| “ | He's showing you, I'm still the Michael Jackson that did 'Billie Jean' and 'Rock with You' because 'Butterflies' really falls along those lines. | ” |
–Andre Harris | ||
Jackson first met Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart through John McClain. Stewart was surprised that Jackson invited her and Ambrosius to a studio and asked for their input on the recording of the track.
| “ | It was incredible because he asked, he continually asked, 'Marsh, what's the next harmony? Girls, does this sound right? What do you think? Is this what you were looking for?' He was so open | ” |
–Stewart in a interview with Launch magazine | ||
Unlike "You Rock My World" and "Cry", a music video wasn't made to promote "Butterflies". A three-track commercial single was scheduled for release on January 15, 2002, but was canceled.
Audio[]
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Butterflies
Da de-de-da
Da de-de-da, da de-de-da
Da de-de-da, da-da
(La-la-aa-ah)
Da de -de -da, da de -de-da
Da de-de-da de-de-da
(Oh, I, oh, I)
Da de-de de-da, lda de-da-dum
Da de -de -de -da, da-dum, da-dum, da-dum
Butterflies inside
[Verse 1]
All you got to do is walk away and pass me by
Don't acknowledge my smile
When I try to say hello to you, yeah
And all you gotta do is not answer my call
When I'm tryna get through
Keep me wonderin' why when all I can do is sigh
I just wanna touch you
[Chorus]
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight (You give me)
'Cause you give me butterflies
Inside, inside and I
[Verse 2]
All I got to says that I must be dreamin', it can't be real
You're not here with me
See, but I can feel you near to me, yeah
I caress you, let you taste a just so blissful listen
I would give you anything, baby
Just make my dreams come true
Oh, baby, you give me butterflies
[Chorus]
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight (You give me)
Ah, 'cause you give me butterflies
Inside, inside and I
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight (You give me)
Ah, 'cause you give me butterflies
Inside, inside and I
[Bridge]
If you will take my hand, baby, I will show you
Guide you to the light, then
If you will be my love, baby, I will love you
Love you 'til the end of time
[Chorus]
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight (Girl, you give me)
Ah, you give me butterflies
Inside, inside and I (I just wanna touch you)
I just wanna touch and kiss (I wanna, I wanna, be with you, girl)
And I wish that I could be with you tonight (Talk to me, baby) (Inside)
Ah, you give me butterflies
Inside, inside and I
I just wanna touch and kiss (I wanna touch you)
And I wish that I could be with you tonight (Butterflies)
Ah, you give me butterflies
Inside, inside and I
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
Ah, you give me butterflies
Inside, inside and I
I just wanna touch and kiss (I wanna, I wanna, be with you, girl)
And I wish that I could be with you tonight (Wanna be with you) (You give me)
Ah, you give me butterflies
Inside, inside and I
Trivia[]
- The song is often referred to as a lo-fi song.
- Jackson and Marsha provide background vocals for the song.
- Floetry released their version of the song a year after Invincible. There are no major changes overall in production.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Invincible liner notes
- ↑ Butterflies (Demo)