Lifetime

by Butterfly Black

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Just in time for lovers, GRAMMY winner Ben Williams and Broadway’s Nala Syndee Winters Join Forces to Create Butterfly Black, a new exciting R&B duo that’s bursting with infectious energy for our post-pandemic times. Their new single “Lifetime” draws upon the legacy of iconic male-female soul duos, such as Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye, Ike & Tina Turner, and Ashford & Simpson. The song’s contemporary lyrics touches not only the topic of romantic love, but love of self as well. They even reference the importance of going to therapy. Stream/ save “Lifetime” to your “positive vibes” playlist.

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Verse
I set the bar pretty high
I’ve always been too critical
There’s Something off with everyone
My friends would say I’m cynical
But if on time or by design
Easily you came along
You changed my storm into a calm
I think I’m gonna keep you ‘round

Pre-chorus
‘Cause I’ve been standing alone
Handlin’ my own
I got to therapy
I believe I’m whole
I practice self-love
Not looking for anyone to fill me up
Then here you come
(You)You let me be
(You) You add to me
You go to therapy
You love me like a queen
With you I’m free
Creating legacy
I see you, you see me
We’ll see together baby

I’ve spent my lifetime getting
Getting ready for you baby (baby)
See these feelings I get I only get ‘em with you (with you)
2x

I think I found the perfect love
Imperfectly perfected love
You are mine I am yours
It sounds close to a musical
And even though we one
We’ll still be willing to grow
I can do it solo
But I’m better when you my home

Pre-chorus

Hook
Bridge
If you stay ready you’ll never get ready
I’ve been ready for you
If you stay ready you’ll never get ready
I’ve been ready for you
If you stay ready you’ll never get ready
I’ve been ready for you
If you stay ready you’ll never get ready
I’ve been ready for you
If you stay ready you’ll never get ready

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released February 14, 2023
Production : Ben Williams
Lyrics: Syndee Winters
Co-Production: Brian Bender
Guitar: Brad Allen Williams
Mixing Engineer: Brian Bender
Mastering Engineer: Frank Arkwright

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GRAMMY winner Ben Williams and Broadway’s Nala Syndee Winters Join Forces to Create Butterfly Black, a new exciting R&B duo that’s bursting with infectious energy for our post-pandemic times. Their new EP “BUTTERFLY BLACK" draws upon the legacy of iconic male-female soul duos, such as Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye, Ike & Tina Turner, and Ashford & Simpson. ... more

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