Fireflies
Academical Village People Lyrics
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If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
'Cause they'd fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude
But I would just stand and stare
I'd like to make myself believe
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance
A foxtrot above my head
A sock hop beneath my bed
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
When I fall asleep
Leave my door open just a crack (Please take me away from here)
'Cause I feel like such an insomniac (Please take me away from here)
Why do I tire of counting sheep (Please take me away from here)
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep
To ten million fireflies
I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell
But I'll know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
Because my dreams are bursting at the seams
The song “Fireflies” by the Academical Village People is a whimsical tune that explores the idea of imagination and dreams, and how they can provide a sense of comfort and escape from reality. The lyrics describe the experience of lying in bed and watching as ten million fireflies light up the world, creating a magical atmosphere that the singer can only stand in awe of. The imagery of the teardrops left behind by the fireflies adds a touch of melancholy to the song, hinting at the fleeting nature of this deeply personal and intimate experience.
The singer of the song then goes on to describe how the fireflies try to teach him how to dance, incorporating various styles like the foxtrot and sock hop. The idea of the disco ball hanging by a thread further adds to the sense of fragility and delicacy that characterizes this dreamlike space. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective, exploring the singer's own sense of unease and insomnia. The fireflies become a source of comfort and companionship, as the singer collects them in a jar and keeps them close for when his dreams become too bizarre to bear.
Line by Line Meaning
You would not believe your eyes
I witnessed something truly remarkable
If ten million fireflies
A multitude of small, illuminating creatures
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
Dazzling and lighting up the night sky
'Cause they'd fill the open air
They occupy the entire space around me
And leave teardrops everywhere
The beauty is so overwhelming that it brings me to tears
You'd think me rude
Others may misunderstand my reaction
But I would just stand and stare
I am so captivated that I cannot look away
I'd like to make myself believe
I want to convince myself of something
That planet Earth turns slowly
The world spins at a leisurely pace
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
It's difficult to choose what I prefer
Awake when I'm asleep
Whether I'm awake or asleep, it's hard to determine what's real
'Cause everything is never as it seems
Appearances can be deceiving
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
These creatures are willing to embrace and teach me
From ten thousand lightning bugs
A vast number of tiny creatures illuminating my path
As they tried to teach me how to dance
They're doing their best to teach me something new
A foxtrot above my head
A dance that's happening high above me
A sock hop beneath my bed
A playful dance happening below where I sleep
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread
The tiny insects are doing their best to create a disco ball to dance under
When I fall asleep
As I drift off to sleep
Leave my door open just a crack (Please take me away from here)
Allowing for the possibility of a way out of here
'Cause I feel like such an insomniac (Please take me away from here)
Unable to sleep despite feeling exhausted
Why do I tire of counting sheep (Please take me away from here)
My old remedies seem to be ineffective
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep
Even though I am incredibly tired
To ten million fireflies
These small creatures are the only ones who can offer solace in this moment
I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes
I struggle to say farewell to those who have helped me
I got misty eyes as they said farewell
I became emotional as they depart from me
But I'll know where several are
I have a special connection with some of them and can keep track of their whereabouts
If my dreams get real bizarre
In case my mind wanders far from reality
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar
I collected some of these creatures and keep them near me for comfort
Because my dreams are bursting at the seams
I have so many dreams and ideas that they seem about to burst forth at any moment
Contributed by Stella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Diana Sanchez
the lead singer isn't all that great :/