On his newest song “Butterfly,” Jason Schmidt captures the unsettling experience one gets from reflecting on their own life and realizing which aspects of himself he has sacrificed throughout the way. Through the use of deep lyrics, Schmidt creates a story out of the experience of self-discovery.
The key line of the song, “What did you pay for the life you have?” serves as an effective representation of the cost of success and decisions we make as people. The butterfly is used as a symbol of the loss of our freedom or identity, things that were attainable at one point in time but cannot be easily reclaimed. The recurring phrase, “If it is, will you find it for me?” makes the listener feel vulnerable, transforming the song from a simple reminiscence to a search for meaning.
The songwriting style of Schmidt becomes evident in his use of honest and minute details in songs. References to new places, new people, and new opportunities are offset by an ongoing struggle to return to one’s old self. The lyrics, “I can still hear that version of me, are you there?” highlight the very essence of the song in an effort to move on but reconnect with your past self.
“Butterfly” is an emotive piece written by Jason Schmidt that speaks about identity, evolution, and sacrifice associated with it. This is because one should understand that in order to grow, one does not have to forget their past but learn to embrace everything about oneself at once.
See Jason live this summer on the Butterfly Tour!
The Butterfly Tour dates:
08.14 – Los Angeles, CA
08.15 – Denver, CO
08.17 – Austin, TX
08.18 – Houston, TX
08.20 – Washington, DC
08.21 – New York, NY
08.22 – Boston, MA
08.24 – Pittsburgh, PA
08.25 – Cleveland, OH
