Butterfly Kisses

昨天的「私藏音樂館」是阿牛的推薦，他把「Butterfly Kisses」說得很感動，也可以了解他做父親的那種心情。 


所謂的butterfly kisses，是當大人和小孩以臉部親暱地靠在一起時，其中一人的眼睫毛，隨著眼睛眨動，輕輕的刷拂在另一個人臉頰上，或者是兩個人額頭面對面湊在一起，雙方的睫毛互相刷拂，那種感覺，就好像是輕柔的蝴蝶在「親吻」著你。

一首好歌是可以牽動著一個人的情緒，昨天在播這首歌的時候，看著歌詞。我的媽呀！我的眼淚就不停的流、不停的流。我終於相信《舊金山紀事報》的報導，報導說當年有人聽到這首歌的時候，把車子停在路邊......泣不成聲。

可能就像Bob Carlisle在寫這首歌時寫的話，「The song Butterfly Kisses was written for my daughter Brooke, just prior to her 16th birthday. I was struck late one night with the reality that my baby girl had grown up and that she would not be under my roof for too much longer. The joy of so many happy memories and the burden of missed opportunities collided in my heart and the song just poured out.」

我們永遠都不可以活在父母親的樹蔭下，總有一天我們會離開他們。

蝴蝶之吻(Butterfly Kisses)歌词

　　There's two things I know for sure
　　She was sent here from heaven
　　And she's daddy's little girl
　　As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
　　She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes
　　And I thank God for all the joy in my life
　　Oh, but most of all, for...

　　Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
　　Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
　　"Walk beside the pony, daddy, it's my first ride."
　　"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried."
　　Oh, with all that I've done wrong
　　I must have done something right
　　To deserve a hug every morning
　　And butterfly kisses at night.

　　Sweet sixteen today
　　She's looking like her momma a little more every day
　　One part woman, the other part girl
　　To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls
　　Trying her wings out in a great big world
　　But I remember...

　　Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
　　Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
　　"You know how much I love you, daddy, but if you don't mind,
　　I'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time."
　　Oh, with all that I've done wrong
　　I must have done something right
　　To deserve her love every morning
　　And butterfly kisses at night.

　　All the precious time
　　Like the wind, the years go by
　　Precious butterfly
　　Spread your wings and fly

　　She'll change her name today
　　She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
　　Standing in the bride room just staring at her
　　She asked me what I'm thinking
　　And I said, "I'm not sure,
　　I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
　　Then she leaned over, and gave me...

　　Butterfly kisses, with her mama there
　　Sticking little flowers all up in her hair
　　"Walk me down the aisle, daddy, it's just about time."
　　"Does my wedding gown look pretty, daddy?"
　　"Daddy, don't cry."
　　Oh, with all that I've done wrong
　　I must have done something right
　　To deserve her love every morning, and butterfly kisses

　　I couldn't ask God for more
　　Man, this is what love is
　　I know I've gotta let her go
　　But I'll always remember
　　Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses...