Morning light, silken dream to flight
As the darkness gave way to dawn
You've survived, now your moment has arrived
Now your dream has finally been born
Chorus:
Black Butterfly, sailed across the waters
tell your sons and daughters
what the struggle brings
Black Butterfly, set the skies on fire
rise up even higher
so the ageless winds of time can catch your wings
ooh...ooh
While you slept, the promise was unkept
But your faith was as sure as the stars
Now you're free, and the world has come to see
Just how proud and beautiful you are
Chorus
Let the current lift your heart and send it soaring
Write the timeless message clear across the sky
So that all of can read it and remember when we need it
That a dream conceived in truth can never die
Butterfly
Cause now that you're free and the world has come to see
Just how proud and beautiful you are
I think it means that once you have achieved your goals as an african-american, to let others know of the struggles you encountered so they may avoid the traps and pitfalls and ultimately soar to their own heights.
by Unregistered on May 30th 2012 1:00 am
I think it means that once you have achieved your goals as an african-american, to let others know of the struggles you encountered so they may avoid the traps and pitfalls and ultimately soar to their own heights.
by Unregistered on Mar 24th 2012 5:21 pm
This 1984 melody was encouraging african americans to soar.
by Unregistered on Mar 14th 2012 8:06 pm
Wow so interesting this 'post meaning' box is here i have thought much about this song, but i know they lyrics because i learned after it played so much on the radio when i was younger. Truly just thought about the song search for the lyrics and here i am pondering what does this mean. Scroll down and here is the box--i think it is a civil rights inspired song, but like so many of those songs and poems can take on many meanings depending on the listener.. For me it means to soar to your highest heights and live so everyone can see-not boastfully, but so that they can be inspired to reach their highest heights as well.. Wow it's so beautiful to me now..
by Unregistered on Jan 25th 2012 11:45 am
I think that it means we as human beings never take nature for granted. They don't know when their flight will stop, but as they soar to their destination, we pray that they're safe.
by Unregistered on Dec 18th 2011 1:43 pm
I am the black butterfly that emerged from her chrysalis to fly free to serve her creator in the splendor of his glory! The words to deniece williams' song profoundly touch and describe my meaning...