Name: A Butterfly Flies
Duration: P00H05M37S
Description: Music written 2006, Nashville, TN; lyrics written 2008, Black Mountain, NC

A Butterfly Flies

from Arkansas by Reece Sullivan

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Music written 2006, Nashville, TN; lyrics written 2008, Black Mountain, NC

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A butterfly flies outside of my window pane
It floats on the air with a purpose that I can't ascertain
At times, I pray that I could do the same
On the air my wings of gold would silently hang
A butterfly flies outside of my window pane

This creek in my backyard rises and falls with the rain
It would seem my life also flows in a similar way
I've always believed this flow was a positive thing
But now my river's run low and I fear my life work's in vain
This creek in my backyard rises and falls with the rain

These coins in my pocket are all of the money I have saved
And tonight I'll spend every penny on some old, distilled grain
And I'll live for a while free of the boredom and bane
And I'll forget that I have a job and must work everyday
These coins in my pocket are all of the money I have saved

If my friends really knew, I'm sure that they would be surprised
For they have yet to be exposed to my intelligent side
With hindsight it's clear: I could've done more with my life
When all I've done is live with struggle and strife
If my friends really knew me, I'm sure that they would be surprised

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from Arkansas, track released August 5, 2022
Jim McGee Electric
Rafael Gayol Drums
Arisia Gilmore French Horns
Josh LeBlanc Trumpet

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Reece Sullivan Lafayette, Louisiana

Originally from Arkansas, and now in Lafayette, LA, I play the surrounding areas regularly. Over the course of the years, I've reinvented myself musically many times: piano to guitar, classical to art rock, art rock to folk, flat picking to finger-picking, solely songwriting to performing. My latest incarnation has me playing out often, sometimes touring, and writing and recording consistently. ... more

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