Butterfly (Mariah Carey song)

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"Butterfly" is a song recorded by American singer Mariah Carey for her sixth studio album, Butterfly (1997). Columbia Records released it as the second single from the album in September 1997. It was co-written by Walter Afanasieff and Carey; its lyrics reflect what the singer wished her then husband, record executive Tommy Mottola, had told her amid their separation. Carey and Afanasieff also co-produced the song, which features keyboards, synthesizers, and programmed drums. She adopts a restrained vocal style that gradually evolves from whispers at the beginning to chest voice near its conclusion. A pop, gospel, and R&B ballad, "Butterfly" was originally conceived as the house record "Fly Away". Carey co-produced the latter with David Morales; it appears on both the album and as the single's B-side. Critics considered "Butterfly" one of the album's best songs and one of Carey's premier vocal performances. It received a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1998 Grammy...

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