What is shinedown the crow & the butterfly?

Shinedown is a rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2001. Their song "The Crow & The Butterfly" was released in 2010 as a single from their album "The Sound of Madness". The song was written by lead singer Brent Smith and it is a ballad about letting go of a loved one and moving on. The lyrics reference a crow and a butterfly, which represent the struggle between darkness and light. The song features a slow tempo and acoustic guitar, with Brent's powerful vocals giving emotional depth to the lyrics. "The Crow & The Butterfly" reached #7 on the US Rock charts and remains one of Shinedown's most popular songs.