Butterfly Kisses and A Far Away World
There’s two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she’s
daddy’s little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and
I thank god for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
sticking little white flowers all up in her
hair; “Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it’s my first ride.”
“I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried.”
In all that I’ve done wrong I know I must
have done something right to deserve a hug
every morning and butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet 16 today
She’s looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking
little white flowers all up in her hair.
“You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you
don’t mind I’m only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time.”
With all that I’ve done wrong I must have done
something right to deserve her love every morning
and butterfly kisses at night.
All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.
She’ll change her name today.
She’ll make a promise and I’ll give her away.
Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.
She asked me what I’m thinking and I said “I’m not
sure-I just feel like I’m losing my baby girl.”
She leaned over…gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
“Walk my down the aisle, Daddy-it’s just about time.”
“Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don’t cry!”
Oh, with all that I’ve done wrong I must have
done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly
kisses-I couldn’t ask God for more, man this is what love is.
I know I gotta let her go, but I’ll always remember
every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.
So must of you have probably heard that song at one point in your life. I know for me it was on our jukebox at home and it was also the song that I always danced with my dad for during Daddy Daughter Dances. Oh yes. Remember those? I loved those growing up. There was nothing better then spinning around in circles in your dad’s arms. They were great. Well as I got older, those dances stopped happening. But why? Why is it that once you reach a certain age, going to a dance with your dad becomes lame. I wouldn’t mind going to one now, though I know it wouldn’t be the same. And then I realized why the song Butterfly Kisses was an appropriate song for these dances, because it’s the truth. Once you hit your teen years, your dad begins to fade out of your life, and when you go off and get married, your dad will find it hard to let go. It’s what will happen.
I heard this song yesterday for the first time in a long time and as I listened to it, I read through the lyrics. By the last verse I was beginning to cry (and I don’t cry usually in sad movies/songs) and I wasn’t sure why. It was then that I realized how true the song was and how little I spent time with my dad anymore. It made me want to change that. Now whether or not that happens is a different thing because my dad and I have become very different people. I suppose this was just a little reminder to remind your dad you love him, despite your differences, because one day another man will replace him in your life and he will miss you dearly.
The same goes for your mothers as well. My mom is moving to Tennessee in the next week or so. Though we’ve promised to have Skype dates and talk all the time, things are going to be strange. Being a teenager I’ve been busy a lot and I haven’t spent that much time with my mom and now she’s leaving. Just imagine if your mom (or dad) was no longer in your house or even a short drive away.
I suppose the point I’m making is that you are not too cool to hang out with your parents. Talk to them, spend time with them, be ridiculous with them, open up to them. It really is an ok thing to do. Remember that they might now always be there. Savor the time you have with them. Make the extra effort. They love you. Try to show them that you love them too.
