Here I am again, dancing forth into the world
I've done it time and time again.
And you think when I'm in your arms
That's the only place I wanna be.

And you think my open smiles and laughter and eyes
Are all focused on you
Oh baby baby
That's not the way it is.

How can you pin down a butterfly?
Keep the sun shining only for you?
Don't try to hold me down for long;
It'll only be the harder when I eventually dance away.

I was given wings for a reason;
To fly and fly so high.
The only way you'll keep me
Is to break me down so I can't fly.

And I laugh like it takes my breath away
Coz darling, that's what it does.
But I laugh for joy and heartbreak
Not because it's just for you.

I didn't mean for this to end
Didn't want you to think we were more than just friends.
I treat everybody this way.
Stop thinking it's all about you.

And you're beautiful and charming and funny;
But I'm not ready to settle down.
I like you lots, but it's just a crush;
It doesn't mean anything at all.

This unchained spirit of mine wasn't meant
To be tied down anytime soon.
I'd rather fly and fall and burn
Then land and stay, and be done.

I might not be what you've wanted
But I'll never tell you a lie.
The only way to keep me
Is to leave the broken-winged bird to die.

These wings are on my soul to fly
And if I fall, it's coz I flew that high.
Don't break me down to keep me.
Let me go and let me fly.

If it's meant to be, I'll come back to you;
If it's meant to be I'll see in time.
You won't tie me down, but together we'll rise;
But till then, just let me fly.