I wasn’t looking
I was just hoping for a sign
In a dark place
I was somewhere, nowhere in my life

Feeling worn out
Feel like I’m holding out too long
(It’s the bend before break – I’m not that strong)

When you’re so high
That you feel so low
Well I’ve found
(At least you know when you fall it’s not a long way down)

And you want it
And you need it
Well don’t ever let them take it away
You can hide it
Or reveal it
But don’t ever let them take it away

I could not understand
I gave it my everything
But no matter how hard I try
A butterfly I could not be

It’s no secret
You know that everything in life
(Comes with strings attached – chains and ties)

You don’t believe me?
Well make it look easy – change my mind
(And when you stare at the sun – baby shield your eyes)

And you want it
And you need it
Well don’t ever let them take it away
You can hide it
Or reveal it
But don’t ever let them take it away

I could not understand
I gave it my everything
But no matter how hard I try
A butterfly I could not be
I could not be

And you want it
And you need it
Well don’t ever let them take it away
You can hide it
Or reveal it
But don’t ever let them take it away

And you want it
And you need it
Well don’t ever let them take it away
When you’re so high
When you’re so low
But don’t ever let them take it away

I could not understand
I gave it my everything
But no matter how hard I try
A butterfly I could not be

I hope you can understand
I gave it my everything
I wanted to fly so high
A butterfly I could not be