Composition
"Butterfly" is a personal ballad, which blends pop, gospel and Contemporary R&B genres. It incorporates piano and drum notes, including heavy beats and grooves. As part of "layering the song," background vocals are featured throughout the chorus and sections of the bridge. Its is set in the signature common time, and is written in the key of G♭ major. It features a basic chord progression of A♭-F♭-1. Carey's vocal range in the song spans from the note of G♭3 to the high note of G♭♭5; the piano and guitar pieces range from G♭3 to G♭5 as well. The song contains choral lyrics written by Carey, who produced the song's melody and chorus as well. Aside from assisting with its writing and chord progression, Afanasieff co-arranged and produced the track as well. In his review for the album, David Browne commented on the song's lyrics and message "The title song, a slice of florid pop gospel, explores the old if-you-love-someone-set-her-free theme; It isn't a reach to interpret these songs as describing life with the reportedly controlling Mottola.
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