The song "Butterfly For Bucky" by Bobby Goldsboro tells the heartfelt story of a father named Buck and his blind son, Bucky. The lyrics describe the birth of Bucky and how Buck felt immense pride and joy at his son's arrival. However, it is revealed that Bucky is blind, which brings sadness and tears to his father. Despite Bucky's blindness, Buck describes him as a beautiful and warm-hearted child. Bucky expresses his curiosity about butterflies, wanting his father to describe them and all the things he sees. Buck then takes Bucky's hand and describes a picturesque meadow with golden and tan colors, the scent of hay, and the sound of crickets. He highlights a majestic oak tree with flowers at its feet and a big yellow butterfly. Bucky asks his father to save a butterfly for him, conveying how much he longs to experience their beauty and understand the world around him. Upon hearing his son's request, Buck decides to make a trip to town with the hope of finding a solution. In the hospital chapel, Buck prays for a miracle, asking for an angel of joy to touch his son and grant him the gift of sight. The song takes a magical turn when, unexpectedly, a butterfly flies through an open window and lands on Bucky's hand. The doctor, stunned by this event, witnesses a transformation in Bucky's face, as he exclaims that he can see. The joy and amazement are overwhelming for everyone present. In the end, Buck and Bucky ask that a butterfly be saved for them, emphasizing how they have been blind to the magic and beauty of life but have now found a new understanding and appreciation. The song conveys the power of a child's dreams and the miracles that can unfold when hope and love are present.
