Story Behind The Song
True story of the writers feelings about her own daughters the first time they fell in love
Song Description
Child is caught up in the wonders of her first crush, but rejected. Mother reminds her that she was the first person to love her and will always be there for her.
| Song Length |
4:27 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Adorable, Amiable |
Subject |
Life, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Joan Baez, The Carpenters |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
(Verse)
Animated butterfly
head in outer space,
wondrous revelations
reflected in your face,
reaching for the distant sun
and wishing on a star
that destiny, will take you far
Ravaged face, woe-begone
you become so bleak
when you fail to capture
all those wonders that you seek
when it all comes crashing down
heartbroken by some fool
remember that, I'm here for you
(Chorus)
When you're crying bitter tears
ready to cave in
remember me, the first to love you!
Devastated, spiraling
in a dizzy spin
I'll pick you up
and dust you off again
(Instrumental Verse)
(Chorus)
When you're crying bitter tears
ready to cave in
remember me, I'll always love you!
Devastated spiraling
in a dizzy spin
I'll pick you up,
and send you off again
(Verse)
Tenderhearted beauty
believe me I'm sincere
with me here to back you up
there's nothing left to fear,
and someday you'll have it all
the love, the joy, the world
and you'll always be,
my little girl!