Butterflies Lyrics
[Intro: Michael Jackson & Marsha Ambrosius]
(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: Michael Jackson]
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: Michael Jackson]
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
(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: Michael Jackson]
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: Michael Jackson]
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: Michael Jackson]
All I got to say is 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: Michael Jackson]
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: Michael Jackson]
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: Michael Jackson & Marsha Ambrosius]
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
All I got to say is 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: Michael Jackson]
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: Michael Jackson]
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: Michael Jackson & Marsha Ambrosius]
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
About
Genius Annotation
“Butterflies” was released as the third single from Jacksons' album Invincible. The song was written by Marsha Ambrosius and Andre Harris.
Although it charted well on the Billboard Top 100 at #14, and #2 and #36 in the United States, it was not promoted by a music video.
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Genius Answer
“Butterflies” is in the key of A♭ major.
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Recorded At
The Hit Factory (New York City) & Touch of Jazz Studios (Philadelphia)
Released on
February 8, 2002
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