Anekdoten is a Swedish progressive rock band, made up of guitarist/vocalist… Read Full Bio ↴Anekdoten is a Swedish progressive rock band, made up of guitarist/vocalist Nicklas Barker, cellist Anna Sofi Dahlberg, bassist/vocalist Jan Erik Liljeström and drummer Peter Nordins.

They are notable for the use of the mellotron and the heavy, trippy sound, dominated by a bass guitar. Their music is associated with the tradition of 1970s progressive rock music, especially King Crimson, but they have also covered songs by Van Der Graaf Generator and Magma in their live performances.

Firefly
Anekdoten Lyrics

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Sparks flying through the room
My head's on fire
And there is nothing I can do
I'm in the whirlwind
Far beyond reach
I wish that you would be here too

Fading fire

The wakened eye
Soon turning blue again

For all gone before
All left undone
Put down your walking-stick and run
I'm on a blind-ride
All screens are blank
Looking forward running back

And all is one
To each his own
All is one

But I am alone

As I run
Through the fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anekdoten's song "Firefly" are open to interpretation, but it seems to convey a sense of chaos and confusion. The singer is feeling overwhelmed, and their head is on fire, which could be a metaphor for the intensity of their emotions. They feel disconnected from their surroundings, caught up in a whirlwind that makes it hard to reach out for support. There is a sense of longing for someone to be there with them, to offer comfort and solidarity.

The second verse introduces a new image, that of a fading fire and a "wakened eye" turning blue again. This could be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest a sense of loss and disappointment. Whatever passion or drive the singer once had is waning, and they are left feeling empty and directionless. The lines "All gone before, all left undone / Put down your walking-stick and run" could be seen as a call to action, urging the singer to break out of their inertia and take charge of their life.

The final verses bring a sense of resolution, or at least acceptance. The singer acknowledges that "all is one" and that each individual has their own part to play in the larger scheme of things. However, even as they run through the fire, they still feel alone, highlighting the notion that everyone's journey is ultimately a solitary one.

Line by Line Meaning

Sparks flying through the room
The environment around me is full of energy and unpredictability

My head's on fire
My mind is filled with passion and intensity

And there is nothing I can do
I am surrendered to the power of the moment

I'm in the whirlwind
I am swept up in a storm of emotions

Far beyond reach
This experience is beyond my control

I wish that you would be here too
I long for someone to share this with

Fading fire
The intensity of the moment is dissipating

The wakened eye
My awareness has been heightened

Soon turning blue again
The moment is passing and clarity is returning

For all gone before
Reflecting on all that has passed

All left undone
Regret for things that were not accomplished or resolved

Put down your walking-stick and run
Stop relying on familiar routines and take action

I'm on a blind-ride
I'm taking a journey without a clear path or destination

All screens are blank
There are no comforting distractions

Looking forward running back
Uncertainty about whether to proceed or retreat

And all is one
All aspects of life are interconnected

To each his own
Everyone has their own unique experience

All is one
Everything in existence is a part of a greater whole

But I am alone
Despite the interconnectedness of all things, I am still isolated

As I run
I am taking action in the face of uncertainty

Through the fire
I am confronting challenges and overcoming obstacles

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAROLYN LEIGH, CY COLEMAN

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