李茁
從呱呱墜地的一刻起,我們就得到了一份無比珍貴的禮物,那就是來自父母的無私的愛。人們常說“父愛如山,母愛如水”,但其實(shí)如高山般威嚴(yán)、深沉的父愛也有似水般細(xì)膩、柔情的一面。在孩童時期,在無數(shù)個哭鬧不止的晚上,父親會俯下身來看著我們,睫毛像蝴蝶翅膀一樣輕拍在我們肥嘟嘟的小臉上,那疼愛的神情和溫柔的“蝴蝶之吻”讓我們對周圍的一切不再恐懼,安然進(jìn)入夢鄉(xiāng)。
發(fā)行于1997年的歌曲“Butterfly Kisses”是一首父親寫給女兒的歌。美國鄉(xiāng)村歌手Bob Carlisle在女兒Brooke 16歲生日前夕創(chuàng)作了這首感人至深的歌曲。歌曲從一個父親的角度回憶了女兒成長的點(diǎn)滴:第一次騎馬,第一次做蛋糕,每天清晨父親和女兒的擁抱,每天睡前父女之間專屬的“蝴蝶之吻”。在父親眼里,女兒仿佛是在一眨眼間長大的。到了“一半女孩、一半女人”的年齡,女兒開始熱衷于化妝打扮,也有了自己的空間,和父親也不再像從前那般親密。時間如風(fēng)般在指尖溜走,當(dāng)年有著一頭卷發(fā)、綁著發(fā)帶的小女孩終究要長大成人,結(jié)婚生子。不遠(yuǎn)的將來,在女兒的婚禮上,父親將握著女兒的手把她帶到一個值得托付終身的男人面前,女兒也許還會像小時候一樣,在爸爸的臉上留下一個“蝴蝶之吻”。
這首細(xì)膩動人的“Butterfly Kisses”一經(jīng)推出便成為熱門歌曲,位居美國《公告牌》(Billboard)排行榜榜首,并在1998年獲得了格萊美最佳鄉(xiāng)村歌曲獎。這首歌還被Raybon Brothers等眾多歌手翻唱過。直到現(xiàn)在,這首父親寫給女兒的歌仍然是許多美國人舉行婚禮時必不可少的經(jīng)典曲目。
在名為“時光號”的列車上,父親是拉著我們的手帶我們上車的人,他將我們視為上天派來的天使,一生中的摯愛。列車不停向前,總有一天,父親眼里那個長不大的孩子將要展翅高飛,去車窗外尋找屬于自己的風(fēng)景,在人生的旅途里經(jīng)歷磨練,收獲歡笑和淚水。然而,紛繁的世界中有一種感情不會改變,那就是父親的愛。長大成人的我們不要忽略了身后那關(guān)切的目光和漸漸老去的身影,不要忘了拉著父親的手一起看看我們這個新世界的風(fēng)景,記得像兒時一樣給父親一個擁抱和一個“蝴蝶之吻”。
Butterfly Kisses
Theres two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven, and shes Daddys little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all, for …
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
“Walk beside the pony, Daddy, its my first ride”
“I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried”
Oh, with all that Ive done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Sweet sixteen today
Shes looking like her momma, a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember …
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
“You know how much I love you, Daddy, but if you dont mind
Im only going to kiss you on the cheek this time”
Oh, with all that Ive done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
All the precious time
Oh, like the wind, the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly
Shell change her name today
Shell make a promise, and Ill give her away
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what Im thinking, and I said “Im not sure
I just feel like Im losing my baby girl”
Then she leaned over and gave me …
Butterfly kisses, with her mama there
Stickin little flowers all up in her hair
“Walk me down the aisle, Daddy, its just about time”
“Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy?” “Daddy, dont cry”
Oh, with all that Ive done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning
And butterfly kisses
I couldnt ask God for more. Man, this is what love is
I know Ive gotta let her go, but Ill always remember
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses