Butterfly (Crazy Town song)

"Butterfly" is a song by the American rap rock band Crazy Town, released in 2000 as the third single from their debut album, The Gift of Game (1999). It is Crazy Town's most commercially successful song, reaching number one in multiple countries, including the United States on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song is recognizable for its prominent use of a sample from the song "Pretty Little Ditty" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, specifically the guitar riff. This sample is the main instrumental hook of "Butterfly." The lyrics primarily focus on a romantic and sexual attraction, utilizing the butterfly metaphor to represent the feeling of being drawn to someone.

The music video for "Butterfly" features the band performing interspersed with scenes of a woman dancing in body paint. The video's popularity, along with the song's catchy melody and distinctive sample, contributed significantly to its widespread success.

While Crazy Town achieved mainstream recognition with "Butterfly," they struggled to replicate its success with subsequent releases. The song is often considered a one-hit wonder, though the band continued to release music after its peak popularity. "Butterfly" remains their most recognizable and enduring song.