"Maybe we're just butterflies... going through a chrysalis" — The core message that current struggles are just a phase of growth. 2. Musical Breakdown
: The song uses the life cycle of a butterfly as a metaphor for personal growth. It reflects on the feeling of being "stuck" (the chrysalis) and the eventual emergence into something "brand new". Johnny Stimson - Butterflies
: Stimson wrote the song during COVID-19 lockdowns, capturing the collective feeling of being isolated yet undergoing a metamorphosis. Lyrical Highlights : "Maybe we're just butterflies