Justin Bieber's ‘Butterflies' Lyrics Call Out Paparazzi Who Use Him for ‘Money, Money, Money'
Justin Bieber used his April 2025 rant to paparazzi as the introduction to his Swag song 'Butterflies.'
The singer takes aim at people using him for money and reflects on his own feelings about wealth.
The track comes after Justin's rep confirmed earlier this year that the singer cut ties with 'several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him.'
One of Justin Bieber's Swag tracks appears to be about breaking away from people who exploit him. In 'Butterflies,' Justin begins the song with the same words he directed at paparazzi in April: 'Money, that's all you want, you don't care about human beings / All you want is money.'
In the full clip, he told them, 'That's all you care about, guys, is money. You don't care about people.'
'Butterflies' starts with that rant, but it finishes with Justin's reflections about money as he sings about 'slipping away' from more materialistic people.
Of course, it's possible the song is directed to more than just photographers. Justin has cut ties with several people over the last year both personally and professionally. In February, Justin's rep told TMZ that 2024 was 'very transformative for him as he ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him.'
'Butterflies' is Bieber's declaration that he's moving on. Read the lyrics and listen to the song below:
IntroYou just want moneyMoney, money, money, money, money, moneyMoney, get out of here, broMoney, that's all you want, you don't care about human beingsAll you want is moneyVerse 1When the money comes and the money goesOnly thing that's left, uh, is the love we holdIt's a pain in pleasure, never black and white (Never black and white)'Cause the sun keeps shining, uh, gonna close my eyesPre-ChorusButterflies, go away (Oh, no, no, no, oh, yeah, yеah)These butterfliеs, seem to go away (Go away)ChorusI'm just moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, I'm slippin' away (Ooh, uh)I'm just moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, I'm slippin' away (Moving then, I'm slippin' away)I'm just moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, I'm slippin' away (Girl, now I'm slippin' away)I'm just moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, and movingVerse 2And this wounded heart'll kill ya love, live without you (Live without you)In this perfect harmony, and that's what we are (Don't go so far along)Pre-ChorusButterflies, go away, away (Oh, no, no, no, butterflies)These butterflies, seem to go away(Oh, no, no, no, butterflies) Always seem to go awayChorusI'm just moving, and moving (Moving), and moving (Moving), and moving, I'm slippin' away (You know I'm slippin', ooh)I'm just moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, I'm slippin' away (Moving then, I'm slippin' away)(I'm 'bout to slip away, I'm 'bout to slip, ooh)I'm just moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, I'm slippin' away (I'm 'bout to slip away, I'm 'bout to slip away, I'm 'bout to slip, ooh)I'm just moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, I'm slippin' away (I'm 'bout to slip away, I'm 'bout to slip away, I'm 'bout to slip away)I'm just moving, and moving, and moving, and moving, I'm slippin' away (I'm 'bout to slip away, I'm 'bout to slip away, I'm 'bout to slip away)OutroButterflies (I'm 'bout to slip away)Butterflies (I'm 'bout to slip away)Butterflies (I'm 'bout to slip away)Butterflies (I'm 'bout to slip away, slippin' away)Butterflies (I'm 'bout to slip away)Butterflies (I'm 'bout to slip away, slippin' away)Butterflies (I'm 'bout to slip away)Butterflies (I'm 'bout to slip away)
You Might Also Like
The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types
100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
8 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Iowa football shares unique behind-the-scenes look at Big Ten media days
As Iowa football experienced its first conference visit to Las Vegas on Thursday for the 2025 Big Ten media days at the Mandalay Bay Resort, the Hawkeyes released a unique behind-the-scenes look at the annual preseason event. While Iowa's group of representatives, which included head coach Kirk Ferentz, defensive back Koen Entringer, defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett, and offensive lineman Logan Jones, had to wait until the last day of the three-day event to make their appearance, the Hawkeyes were still able to enjoy the spotlight in Sin City. In a behind-the-scenes video posted on their social media platforms, the program provided a very personable view of the proceedings through the lens of the three current athletes accompanying Ferentz. The video captured every aspect of Thursday's 2025 Big Ten media days appearance, spanning from the flight to Las Vegas to the humorous questions asked by the players to their soon-to-be 70-year-old head coach. As the Hawkeyes enter the 2025-26 campaign with an improving offense to pair with their top-tier defense, Iowa could be primed for a magical season fans have been dreaming of. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa football shares unique behind-the-scenes of Big Ten media days
Yahoo
8 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Entertainment Weekly's Annual Bash Caps Off Comic-Con 2025 at Hard Rock's FLOAT
As Comic-Con 2025 drew to a close, Entertainment Weekly hosted its annual bash at FLOAT, located within San Diego's Hard Rock Hotel. This closing night event, presented by STARZ with beats by DJ Michelle Pesce, provided a vibrant atmosphere for the cast and crew of numerous film and television projects to relax and celebrate a successful convention. More from Deadline AMC's 'Interview With The Vampire' Adds To Cast As It Turns Into 'The Vampire Lestat' For Season 3 'Interview With The Vampire's Eric Bogosian To Crossover In 'Talamasca' As AMC Unveils Trailer & Premiere Date Sterling K. Brown Teases "Wildly Entertaining" 'Voltron' Movie From Amazon MGM Studios At Comic-Con, Says He Would Jump On A Sequel Guests at the event included Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Rory Alexander, Jaz Sinclair, Graham McTavish, Aisha Tyler, Derek Luh, Reina Hardesty, Maddie Phillips, Tania Raymonde, Nathan Fillion & many more. Best of Deadline Hailee Steinfeld Photos: Her Career From Teen Movies To The Oscars To 'Sinners' Mickey Rourke: Photos From The Actor's Life & Career The Best Red Carpet & Party Photos Of 2024, From 'Dune: Part Two' To 'Gladiator II' & 'Wicked'
CNN
8 minutes ago
- CNN
Beyonce brings out Destiny's Child and more surprise guests during final Cowboy Carter show
Beyoncé capped off her Cowboy Carter Tour with a bang in Las Vegas, using the farewell show Saturday night as a chance to feature a starry lineup of surprise guests. The 'Texas Hold 'Em' singer reunited Destiny's Child during the concert at Allegiant Stadium, with Michelle Wiliams and Kelly Rowland joining Beyoncé on stage to perform a medley of the group's biggest hits, according to video footage posted to social media. The trio wore all gold ensembles when they stomped out on stage to sing their opening number of 'Lose my Breath' to an excited audience, one video showed. 'Destiny's Child, b**ch!' Beyoncé said on stage before they began to sing. Rowland and Williams then helped Beyoncé sing her 'Renaissance' track 'Energy,' where they did the 'mute challenge.' The trio performed their 2001 mega hit 'Bootylicious' to close out the reunion, another video showed. The last time Destiny's Child reunited on stage was during Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella performance. Beyoncé also enlisted her husband, rapper Jay-Z, to be part of her final show of the tour, performing their joint track 'Crazy in Love.' Jay-Z has made several surprise appearances to perform the song with his wife throughout the Cowboy Carter tour. And as if that wasn't enough star power, country star Shaboozey made a surprise appearance to perform his verse in 'Sweet Honey Buckiin,'' a track they collaborated on for Beyoncé's Grammy Award-winning 'Cowboy Carter' album. The Cowboy Carter tour kicked off in April, bringing Beyoncé all over the country and abroad. At the very end of the show, Beyoncé's 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy, who has been a featured backup dancer throughout the tour, joined her on stage to say goodbye to the audience one last time.
