BUTTERFLY, FLOWER AND SPIDER

Ssac Tellme!'s song "BUTTERFLY, FLOWER AND SPIDER" delves into the complexities of a love that is both enchanting and destructive. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that was born out of impossibility, a love that even the goddess of love herself is asked to protect. This love is depicted as a delicate butterfly caught in the intricate web of a spider, symbolizing the entrapment and the inevitable struggle that comes with such a relationship. The imagery of the butterfly, flower, and spider serves as a powerful metaphor for the different facets of this love—beauty, allure, and danger.

The song's narrative unfolds through a series of nostalgic and poetic verses, where the protagonist reflects on the memories and fragments of a long journey. The butterfly, representing the lover, is gently placed among the spider's threads, signifying the delicate balance between love and entrapment. The spider's web is a metaphor for the complexities and entanglements of this love, where the butterfly's wings are stained and unable to fly, symbolizing the loss of freedom and innocence. The plea to the goddess of the moon to keep their night of pleasure a secret adds a layer of forbidden desire and secrecy to the relationship.

As the song progresses, the flower blooms, and the butterfly is further ensnared by the intoxicating scent of the poisonous flower. This represents the deepening of the love and the increasing danger it poses. The protagonist's internal struggle is evident as they grapple with the intoxicating yet perilous nature of their love. The repeated pleas to the goddess of love to prevent this "perverse game" from causing harm highlight the desperation and helplessness felt by the protagonist. The song concludes with a poignant realization that this forbidden love, despite its strength, must be destroyed to prevent further harm, leaving the listener with a sense of tragic beauty and inevitable loss.