“Butterflies“ by Chris Garcia Sullivan

“Butterflies” by Chris Garcia Sullivan is an acoustic folk pop song that tells the vulnerable story of trying to follow your dreams. Garcia Sullivan explores the bittersweet nature of ambition, because even though it can feel so good and fulfilling to have desires and dreams, it is often intimidating and difficult to actually try and achieve them. With elements of country and folk instrumentation, the live feel of “Butterflies” adds to the palpable emotion. For anyone who may be caught between settling in reality or chasing ambitious dreams, this song welcomes you in and offers some solace. 

This track opens with buzzing harmonica as muted guitar strumming and a swaying beat lay the backbone for the song. The heavy snare hits you right in the heart each time, adding some tension as the warm vocals begin. Lyrics like “spending everything I have watching butterflies fly,” and “I’m dreaming of paradise” represent that aspirational feeling of wanting more, but not knowing how to achieve it. Even though Garcia Sullivan’s dreams are swirling in his mind, it feels like he is just “chasing butterflies,” instead of actually being on a path to achieve his goals. He asks “am I doing it wrong?,” giving voice to that hesitant worry inside all of us that we’re living our life incorrectly. 

Intimate verses let the listener into Garcia Sullivan’s raw emotion, while the denser choruses increase the energy and surround you with the dynamic arrangement. The sonic and lyrical journey of “Butterflies” is poignant, captivating, and ultimately a comfort to anyone who feels a little lost.

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