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Butterfly

from Oxygen by Alice Bierhorst

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countering feelings of worthlessness

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Butterfly
©2001 Alice Bierhorst/BMI

BUTTERFLY
Why do you think that you don't deserve to fly
Way up high where all can see
But instead you choose to hide

CHORUS
Is it because of the hole
Where the stuffing used to go
There's nothing inside
To keep the sadness at bay
Drive the darker voices away
That keep telling you lies

BUTTERFLY
Why do you listen to those who do you harm
And you shy away from those who welcome you
With open arms

CHORUS

That keep telling you lies

BUTTERFLY
Why do you hold on so tightly to the past
That makes you cry
Living in shadows that broke down memories cast

Is it because of the drum
That's been pounding since you were young
And makes you feel small
Couldn't it be that the words
That have held you in their thrall
Might mean nothing at all
Might mean nothing at all
Don't mean a thing after all

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from Oxygen, released June 6, 2001
All instruments and vocals performed by Alice Bierhorst except organ and male background vocal, John Mettam.

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Alice Bierhorst New York, New York

Alice Bierhorst is a visionary singer and songmaker. Ethereal and earthy, tender and tough, her music draws upon classical music, 60's and 70's pop, roots rock, Tin Pan Alley, and dreamy indie folk. Debussy, Kate Bush, Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Nick Drake, Brian Wilson, Judee Sill in the mix. A voice clear and plaintive, airy and grounded, full of wonder, tenderness and love. ... more

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