Lazy Butterfly
Devendra Banhart · Cripple Crow [2005]
Dreaming of the sky and roly polys
Wake up, wake up, clouds are coming, clouds are coming
Wake up, wake up, rains are falling, rains are falling
Colors in my eye are staring at me
Anchor at my side as sweet as silver
Pleasure, pleasure, don't forget her, don't forget her
Love her, love her, I won't forget her, I won't forget her
Seashell fingernail scratching at me
Brown eyed lullaby singing at me
Come on, come on, try and catch me, try and catch me
Come on, come on, try and catch m, try and catch me
Cotton old cloud smoke I know he feels it
Rising from an oak because I feel it
He burn, he burn, mesmerizing, mesmerizing
He burn, he burn, hypnotizing, hypnotizing
Hopeful wise old worm in his temple
Digging in the dirt staying simple
Married, married, to the desert to the desert
Climbing, climbing, up a ladder up a ladder
Purple hummingbird in the meadow
Suckling at the flow of its shadow
See the day fit your fist in, fit your fist in
It's never too late, I'd like to think so, I'd like to think so
Knife stuck in her paw someone help her
Gather sticks and straw and build it shelter
Don't you, don't you, let her die yeah, let her die yeah
Lazy Butterfly
Devendra Banhart's "Lazy Butterfly" serves as a quintessential example of his early indie-folk and shoegaze-infused style, appearing on the 2005 album *Cripple Crow*. The track exemplifies Banhart's signature approach, blending melodic sensibilities with a distinct vocal texture that prioritizes atmosphere and emotional resonance over traditional verse-chorus structures. Released during a pivotal period in his career, the recording reflects the lo-fi aesthetic and introspective mood characteristic of his work from the mid-2000s. As part of his broader discography, the song captures the raw, unpolished energy that defined his emergence in the alternative music scene, showcasing his ability to craft intimate sonic landscapes that resonate deeply with listeners seeking authentic, textured storytelling.