Butterfly Kisses

The song Butterfly Kisses holds special meaning for me. The song became popular around the time I was 12. Every morning before going to school, we would listen to the christian radio station (KOBC 90.7). They would have local listeners call in and announce birthdays for that day. For my 13th birthday, as a surprise, my dad called the station and dedicated this song to me. It was sweet and of course I cried. Ten years later, I still get sentimental every time I hear the song.


butterfly kisses - Fluttering one's eyelashes on someone's skin so they just feel the tickling sensation


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 bed time prayer
Sticking 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 16 today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
Sticking 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 gonna kiss you on the cheek this time.
"With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morningand
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.
"She leaned over...gave me

Butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk my 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 gotta let her go,
But I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning and
Butterfly kisses.