Happiness is a butterfly

About Happiness is a butterfly

“Happiness Is a Butterfly" (stylized in sentence case) appears to be about the fleeting nature of happiness and the desire to chase it. The song conveys a sense of confusion and uncertainty in relationships, as the singer questions whether the person she is with truly wants to be with her. The metaphor of a butterfly for happiness suggests that it is elusive and difficult to catch, particularly at night when it disappears into the moonlight. The pre-chorus contemplates the potential risks and consequences of pursuing a relationship .

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About this song

Credited to

Lana Del Rey

Album

Norman Fucking Rockwell! · Track 13 of 14

Released

August 30, 2019

Duration

4:32

On Last.fm

1,073,833 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Norman Fucking Rockwell!