[Intro – Delicate Acoustic Guitar, Soft Strings, Distant Electric Guitar] [Male – Soft, Vulnerable, Slightly Raspy] If I could hold one moment... I'd hold the one where you held me. [Verse 1 – Intimate Acoustic Guitar] You drew the stars upon the ceiling, With your little hands in mine. Said the moon was only sleeping, And the sun forgot to shine. You'd crawl beneath the covers, Say the monsters knew your name. I'd tell you all my stories, Till the morning came again. And just before your eyes would close, You'd lean in close to mine. Brush your lashes on my cheek, And whisper one more time. [Pre-Chorus – Strings Slowly Rising] I never knew a second Could mean everything to me. Or how the smallest little wings Could leave a memory. [Chorus – Soaring Emotional Male Vocals, Huge Acoustic Strums, Powerful Drums] Butterfly kisses, Falling like the rain. Little pieces of forever I can never hold again. And I'd give away tomorrow, Just to go back for a while. To the days you called me Daddy, When your wings were small. Oh, butterfly kisses... How I wish that time could crawl. [Instrumental – Ringing Electric Guitar, Swelling Strings] [Verse 2 – Warm Guitar, Emotional Raspy Voice] There's a picture in the hallway, You're standing on my feet. Dancing to some old song, Singing words you couldn't read. Now your shoes are by the doorway, And your car keys on the chair. You're talking about your future, Like there's nothing waiting here. And I smile because you're happy, Though there's something in my chest. It's the pride of watching you grow, And the pain of all the rest. [Pre-Chorus – Building Drums, Trembling Vocals] I know I cannot keep you, And I know I shouldn't try. But nobody ever told me How it hurts to watch you fly. [Chorus – Explosive Alternative Rock, Soaring Strings] Butterfly kisses, Falling like the rain. Little pieces of forever I can never hold again. And I'd give away tomorrow, Just to go back for a while. To the days you called me Daddy, When your wings were small. Oh, butterfly kisses... How I wish that time could crawl. [Bridge – Music Drops to Soft Acoustic Guitar and Cello] [Male – Nearly Whispered, Cracking Voice] One day you'll have a little one, Who'll fall asleep upon your chest. You'll count the stars above her, And you'll love her more than breath. And when she brushes your cheek, With those lashes soft and light... Maybe then you'll understand Why I held you close at night. [Instrumental Build – Drums Rising, Distorted Electric Guitar, Full Orchestra] [Male – Raw Emotional Shout] AND IF THE WHOLE WORLD FALLS APART! AND YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO! THERE'S A LIGHT INSIDE THIS HOUSE! AND A LOVE YOU'LL ALWAYS KNOW! [Final Chorus – Massive Emotional Rock Climax, Full Strings, Open Electric Guitars] BUTTERFLY KISSES! FALLING LIKE THE RAIN! ALL THE LITTLE PIECES OF YOU THAT TIME CAN NEVER TAKE! I wouldn't change tomorrow, I wouldn't stop you flying high. But I'd give everything I own For one more little night... When you called me Daddy, And your wings were small. [Soft Final Refrain – Drums Fade, Acoustic Guitar Remains] Oh, butterfly kisses... You were never mine to hold. Just mine to love... And let go. [Outro – Gentle Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Fading Piano] [Male – Whispered] And if you ever miss the stars... They're still here on the ceiling. [Final Guitar Harmonic] [End]
