Firework
Berk & The Virtual Band Lyrics
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Your shyness leaves your wisdoms on the floor
So if I want to hear you talk I
See you when you're under your favourite spell
I always thought that there were
Tears in your mug
But years went by and I never saw you cry
Drinking wine
And I can't turn the volume down
Now it's "anything and more for your love"
And why would I deny you the fun?
Expelled the Marxist ghost
The cynical consumerist remains
I suppose I want to be depressed when I
See you when you're under your favourite spell
I always thought that there were
Tears in your mug
But years went by and I never saw you cry
It's you, Ten Years After and a
Bottle of scotch
In your tobacco jacket out in the cold
You raise your glass and indulge in "Love like a man"
And why would I deny you the fun?
Why would I deny you the fun?
It's you and the Stones now sharing
Some alcohol
You'll have whatever Keith has
And I always thought that there were
Tears in your mug
Under a blanket, out in the cold
Sing along will you, "this will be the last time"
But then again, why deny you the fun?
Then again, why deny you the fun?
The lyrics of Berk & The Virtual Band’s “Firework” speak to the idea of understanding someone who is typically reserved or shy. It suggests that a person who is perceived as being quiet may actually possess a great deal of wisdom that they keep to themselves. The line “shyness leaves your wisdoms on the floor” captures this idea. The first verse also highlights the idea that this person only reveals their thoughts and feelings when they are alone or in their element, under their “favorite spell”. The singer wants to hear this person talk and wants to understand them better, but acknowledges the challenge in doing so.
The second verse addresses the singer’s perception of the person’s emotional state. They had always believed that this person was hiding their pain but, over time, they realized that they had never actually seen this person cry. The verse describes the person enjoying music and drink in solitude. Ten Years After and a bottle of scotch and The Yardbirds with wine are mentioned. The singer believes that these small pleasures bring the person joy and sees no reason to deny them.
In the final verse, the singer describes the person enjoying The Rolling Stones with some alcohol. The lyrics refer to the person singing along to the song “This will be the last time” under a blanket, out in the cold. The singer concludes the song by questioning why the person’s happiness should be denied. Overall, the lyrics suggest that it is difficult to connect with people who are naturally reserved, but taking the time to understand their inner world can be incredibly rewarding.
Line by Line Meaning
By nature you are quiet
You tend to keep to yourself and not say much
Your shyness leaves your wisdoms on the floor
Your timidity causes you to hold back your valuable insights
So if I want to hear you talk I
If I want to get you to open up
See you when you're under your favourite spell
I need to catch you when you're engaged in something you enjoy
I always thought that there were
I had assumed that there were
Tears in your mug
You were feeling sad and crying
But years went by and I never saw you cry
As time passed, I realized that I had never actually seen you cry
It's you and the Yardbirds, you on your own
You were listening to music by the Yardbirds by yourself
Drinking wine
Enjoying a glass of wine
And I can't turn the volume down
I can't resist turning up the music
Now it's "anything and more for your love"
Now you're listening to a different song about love
And why would I deny you the fun?
Why would I want to prevent you from enjoying yourself?
Expelled the Marxist ghost
You have moved away from Marxist ideas
The cynical consumerist remains
But you still hold onto a bit of cynicism towards consumerism
I suppose I want to be depressed when I
I guess I want to feel sad when I
See you when you're under your favourite spell
Catch you doing what you love
It's you, Ten Years After and a
You are now listening to Ten Years After with a
Bottle of scotch
Bottle of scotch whiskey nearby
In your tobacco jacket out in the cold
Wearing your tobacco-stained jacket, sitting outside in the chilly weather
You raise your glass and indulge in "Love like a man"
You lift your glass and enjoy listening to the song "Love like a man"
And why would I deny you the fun?
Why not just let you have your enjoyment?
It's you and the Stones now sharing
Now you're listening to the Rolling Stones together, drinking
Some alcohol
Something alcoholic
You'll have whatever Keith has
You're happy to have whatever Keith Richards is having
Under a blanket, out in the cold
Huddled together with a blanket to keep warm
Sing along will you, "this will be the last time"
You join in singing the song "This will be the last time"
But then again, why deny you the fun?
I don't want to take away from your enjoyment
Then again, why deny you the fun?
Again, why would I want to prevent you from having fun?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, MIKE E. LOVE, BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, KATY PERRY, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, MARTIN MAX, BONNIE LEIGH MCKEE, JOSHUA EMANUEL COLEMAN, ESTER DEAN, MIKKEL STORLEER ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, SANDY JULIEN WILHELM, CALVIN CORDAZOR BROADUS
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