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Butterfly Wings
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Sep 3, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Owl City's song uses gentle nature imagery to explore themes of love, security, and hope. The lyrics ask if a loved one would be a protective presence, like a thunderstorm for a raindrop or a beach for a grain of sand. It speaks of being in a warm cocoon, dreaming of lovely things, and hoping for butterfly wings, symbolizing growth and transformation. The song conveys a sense of trust and longing for reassurance in a relationship, with a comforting tone that suggests faith in enduring love and the promise of a brighter future.
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If i was a raindrop
would you be my thunderstorm?
It's cold so surround me
With rain clouds to keep me warm
I feel like I'm falling
So darling don't let me go
The thought is appalling but should I slip away
Into the stormy sea will you remember me?
Asleep in a warm cocoon
We dream of lovely things
We're both gonna wake up soon
So we hope that tomorrow brings
Us our butterfly wings
If i was a grain of sand
Would you be Miami Beach
So dusty with starlight
Close your eyes and cuddle close to me
I'll try not to wake you
Or make a sound while you're dozing off
But in the night should the high tides sweep me away from you
Tell me again my dear will you be waiting here?
Whenever we leave the ground
And take to the sky
I'll smile as I'm gazing down
Cause I've always wonder why we won't need feathers to fly