DOG AND BUTTERFLY ~ HEART ~ (Lyrics) ~ IN MEMORY OF JEFFREY SCOTT 1967-1995

My little brother Jeffrey Scott is forever with me in my heart...He loved nature and little critters...today he would have been 42 years old...but, passed away suddenly on February 26, 1995 in a fatal car accident...Life has gone on, but, there are not many days that go by that he is not thought of...daddy passed on six weeks later...one thing for sure the heart goes on and on...atleast they are together..

Dog & Butterfly is the fourth studio album by Heart, released in 1978. Heart rebounded from below average sales from Magazine, as Dog & Butterfly was certified double platinum, spent 36 weeks on the charts, and peaked at number seventeen on the U.S. Billboard 200. The album contained two hit singles; "Straight On", and "Dog & Butterfly".

As Heart themselves noted on the album's release, Side 1 was the "Dog" side, and was the more "rocking" compared to the "Butterfly" Side 2, which was all ballads, with the exception of "Mistral Wind," which, in many ways, epitomized the trademark sound for which Heart would be remembered: folksy ballads shifting into searing hard rock explosions.

Michael DeRosier drums
Howard Leese guitar, keyboards
Roger Fisher guitar, steel guitar
Steve Fossen bass guitar, percussion
Rick Keefer synthesizer, vocals
Ann Wilson lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, violin
Nancy Wilson vocals, guitar, piano

The tune at the end is called "A Little Bit" by Heart.

Lyrics:

There I was with the old man
Stranded again so off I'd ran
A young world crashing around me
No possibilities of getting what I need
He looked at me and smiled
Said "No, no, no, no, no child.

See the dog and butterfly. Up in the
Air he like to fly." Dog and butterfly
Below she had to try. She roll back down
To the warm soft ground laughing
She don't know why, she don't know why
Dog and butterfly

Well I stumbled upon your secret place
Safe in the trees you had tears on your face
Wrestling with your desires frozen strangers
Stealing your fires. The message hit my mind
Only words that I could find

See the dog and butterfly
Up in the air he like to fly
Dog and butterfly below she had to try
She roll back down to the warm soft ground
Laughing to the sky, up to the sky
Dog and butterfly

We're getting older the world's getting colder
For the life of me I don't know the reason why
Maybe it's livin' making us give in
Hearts rolling in taken back on the tide
We're balanced together ocean upon the sky

Another night in this strange town
Moonlight holding me light as down
Voice of confusion inside of me
Just begging to go back where I'm free
Feels like I'm through
Then the old man's words are true

See the dog and butterfly
Up in the air he like to fly
Dog and butterfly, below she had to try
She roll back down to the warm soft
Ground with a little tear in her eye
She had to try, she had to try
Dog and butterfly
yeah
Up in the air, he liked to fly
The dog and butterfly, below she had to try
She rolled back down to the warm soft ground
Laughing she dont know why
But she had to try she had to try
Dog and butterfly

I make these videos to bring recognition to great tunes that influenced me..to keep my vision of this classic (a tune that rings true throughout time) around for future generations...to show my appreciation to the artist...Thank you Nancy and Ann Wilson and bandmembers for aLL the years...this song remains close to my heart♥

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[XFlamingFlamingoX]

This is a very pretty song, and video..

I think about my daddy all the time.. it makes me cry a lot. I wish I could of known him, or seen him besides just pictures.. which I have a picture frame with many pictures of him and I, when I was just a baby..

Love, Riley.

[sherrylynn70]

Riley Boo....I appreciate so much you taking your time to watch my vids...I make them for us..and, I have so been wanting to make a video of your daddy's life especially make for you...and, we wiLL make that happen...you daddy is with you forever..and, ever..and, one day you will get to be with him...God's promise...tiL then, we are going to live life to the fullest and make it all worth something...You went through this difficult obstacle and God will help you find a way to share your love..♥

[vzqk50]

Wow Sherry! This is an Awesome tribute to both you precious brother and your dear father! I can not imagine how it must have felt in those days, but I know they are together in a much better place. I am sure your awesome talent makes them so proud of you! I know I am!

Peace and Love,

David

[sherrylynn70]

Thank you so much David...yup, I pretty much thought I died when they left out of here..a true end of innocence moment...I know that we have all had those turning point moments..some so much worse..I suppose making videos is somewhat like journaling our emotions..just to hear someone say you have an awesome talent really means aLoT to me..and very encouraging...so very glad you came by..the end of a beautiFul day...thank you♥

[TERUKO5]

I've always loved this song too. And my sincere condolences for your losses.

[sherrylynn70]

Thank you so much Teruko for you time...Yesterday was Jeffrey's birthday and I guess these little productions are just a way to deal with missing him and for our future generations to know him a little better..We all go through such emotions on our walk here..but, one day we will all be together..thanks, friend.

[jdeppmakesloveangel]

@sherrylynn70 I,too!! have lost my Father,...3 weeks after His birthday on March 19,1998,...His birthday's March 2,1931. Me & My older sister Lori didn't have a "Childhood!!??" like "Other "Girls!!",'cus of our Mother having Altzheimer's & MS at a early time in Her life!!!,...in & out of hospitals 'til She was in a nursing home in Milwaukee,Wisconsin. Then!!,...a "Fateful!!!" "Destiny!!!" trip to Los Angeles in July,2007 "Changed!!!" My "Life!!!" "Forever!!!"& "The "Way!!!??"

[JGO2916]

These kinds of wounds never heal, but we can put band-aids on them and keep them safe inside our minds within that very special place.

[thundermaster41]

I never heard this version before but I can tell one thing is that I loved it.

[Snoqueen69]

Thank you for making this beautiful tribute. I believe our loved ones are still with us as we continue on our earthly journey. This is my favorie song ever. It always renews hope for me. Even in moments of confusion or despair we can try and we can laugh. May we all be blessed with love and hope.

[midnightlady0225]

@XFlamingFlamingoX Sorry for your loss sweetie!!! This was always one of my favorites growing up,guess it sticks with you.God Protect your brother Always!!!

[RMSAquitania]

Sherry, this is just so lovely and I was very moved by your loving tribute to your beloved brother and father. I'm sure they're very much with you and live again in your heart through your memories and in other people's hearts every time each new person has the gift of seeing this gorgeous and stunning trib ute. Many thanks for sharing and all the very best to you and your family. Bruce

[shanon1968]

I so can relate my lil brother died in a car accident in 1988 when he was 17 he would also b 40 I SO MISS HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[borncountryful]

Laura, Thank you for this beautiful share!.. Sherry, Prayers..Such a loss is something we never get over,With the love & kindness of friends we go through. I love your tribute to the beautiful memories of your brother & Dad. Hugs, Barb

[mrstevenos]

also in loving memory of michelle lynette my deceased girlfriend ---------- -7-16-61 -- 3-9-11 --- a clot from a sprained ankle stopped her heart -----to me she had grace kindness abd endurance --- love your song ---- reminds me of her and her innocence --- even in all her pain as a PTSD survivor with chronic back pain - meiners - and a stroke God Bless AMen

[123X2C]

I was drawn here as I considered a new friend who has just experienced a loss, your video call my heart above all else, and I see such beautiful thoughts shared here and reminded this amazing thing we are all connected. Thank you for helping others face these changes, and to everyone struggling and holding others up until the feelings that we may understand grow ~ PAX LUMENA ~