Morning light, silken dream take flight As the darkness gives way to the dawn You've survived, now, your moment has arrived Now, your dream has finally been born Black butterfly, sailed across the waters Tell your sons and daughters What the struggle brings Black butterfly, set the skies on fire Rise up even higher So the ageless winds of time can catch your wings Ooh-ooh While you slept, the promise was unkept But your faith was as sure as the stars Now, you're free, and the world has come to see Just how proud and beautiful you are Black butterfly, sailed across the waters Tell your sons and daughters What the struggle brings Black butterfly, set the skies on fire Rise up even higher So the wind can catch your wings Let the current lift your heart and send it soaring Write the timeless message clear across the sky So that all of us can read it and remember when we need it That a dream conceived in truth can never die Butterfly ♪ 'Cause now you're free, and the world has come to see Just how proud and beautiful you are Black butterfly, sailed across the waters Tell your sons and your daughters What the struggle brings Black butterfly, set the skies on fire Rise up even higher So the ageless winds of time can catch your wings Fly Butterfly Yeah, yeah, yes Fly