Fireflies
Binky Lyrics


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Father father
Can you hear cry
My soul is drowning deep inside

Gotta give me that fire fire
Gotta find my pride
Coz It's slipping out of sight
Pre-Chorus

I just wanna be stronger
I won't last any longer
Temptress is my hunger
Show me to the light

I Fly with fireflies
Take me to my sinner
Pain becomes the killer
Piercing through my heart

I paint these golden skies
Burns into my skin at night
Releasing all the guilt inside
Demos I can't fight
I fly with fireflies

I fly with fireflies
Oh wo oh oh oh oh oooh oh wo oh oh
I fly with fire flies
Oh wo oh oh oh oh oooh oh wo oh oh

Mother mother
I don't wanna die
Help me paint my dark grey skies

There'll Lair lairs
Dresses in disguise
You know the truth behind my eyes

Pre-Chorus

I just wanna be stronger
I won't last any longer
Temptress is my hunger
Show me to the light

I Fly with fireflies
Take me to my sinner
Pain becomes the killer
Piercing through my heart

I paint these golden skies
Burns into my skin at night
Releasing all the guilt inside
Demos I can't fight
I fly with fireflies

I fly with fireflies
Oh wo oh oh oh oh oooh oh wo oh oh
I fly with fireflies
Oh wo oh oh oh oh oooh oh wo oh oh

Just wanna be stronger
I won't last any longer
Temptress is my hunger
Show me to the light

(Guitar Solo)

I Fly with fireflies
Take me to my sinner
Pain becomes the killer
Piercing through my heart

I paint these golden skies
Burns into my skin at night
Releasing all the guilt inside
Demos I can't fight
I fly with fireflies

I fly with fireflies
Oh wo oh oh oh oh oooh oh wo oh oh




I fly with fireflies
Oh wo oh oh oh oh oooh oh wo oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Fireflies" by Binky seems to be about the singer's struggles with their inner demons, their search for inner strength, and their desire to break free from their guilt. The song starts with a cry for help from the singer's father, who seems to be the one they trust to guide them through their problems. The singer feels like their soul is drowning and they need something strong to pull them out, represented by the "fire" that they need from their father. The singer is afraid of losing their sense of self and their pride, so they must find a way to regain control over their own life.


The pre-chorus reveals the singer's desperation to become stronger and fight the temptations that have been consuming them. The hunger that they feel is destroying them from within, and they need someone to show them the way to the light. They then proclaim that they fly with the fireflies, using the analogy of the small, shining insects that light the night sky to represent their own internal fight against pain and guilt. The pain they feel becomes a killer, piercing through their heart, but they find solace in the light that the fireflies bring.


In the second verse, the singer reaches out to their mother, asking her for help in painting their dark grey skies a brighter color. They acknowledge the lies that have been told, represented by the "lair lairs" (liars) that surround them, but are grateful that their mother truly understands the truth behind their eyes. The guitar solo in the middle represents a moment of reflection and calm before the singer returns to their internal battle, where they will continue to fly with the fireflies to overcome their pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Father father Can you hear cry My soul is drowning deep inside
Binky feels lost and hopeless, seeking guidance from her father to overcome her internal struggles.


Gotta give me that fire fire Gotta find my pride Coz It's slipping out of sight
Binky needs motivation and self-confidence to overcome her personal struggles before she loses herself completely.


Pre-Chorus I just wanna be stronger I won't last any longer Temptress is my hunger Show me to the light
Binky recognizes her weaknesses and desires to become stronger, admitting that her temptations are leading her further into darkness and hopes to find a way towards the light.


I Fly with fireflies Take me to my sinner Pain becomes the killer Piercing through my heart
Binky metaphorically compares herself to a firefly, seeking guidance towards her inner demons in order to conquer the pain that is tearing her apart.


I paint these golden skies Burns into my skin at night Releasing all the guilt inside Demos I can't fight I fly with fireflies
Binky finds solace and peace in creating art, which helps her release her guilt and emotions that she can't fight off alone, ultimately leading her to find comfort in the fireflies.


Mother mother I don't wanna die Help me paint my dark grey skies
Binky seeks comfort from her mother to help her overcome her fears of dying and find the light again, turning her grey skies into something more colorful and bright.


There'll Lair lairs Dresses in disguise You know the truth behind my eyes
Binky believes that there are people around her who pretend to be something they're not, but her mother can see past their facades and understand her true emotions and struggles.


Just wanna be stronger I won't last any longer Temptress is my hunger Show me to the light
Binky reiterates that she wants to become stronger to overcome the temptations and struggles that have been plaguing her.


I Fly with fireflies Take me to my sinner Pain becomes the killer Piercing through my heart
Binky repeats her metaphor, showing her unwavering desire to seek help from the fireflies to lead her towards her inner demons and conquer the pain that is piercing through her heart.


(Guitar Solo)
Instrumental interlude


I paint these golden skies Burns into my skin at night Releasing all the guilt inside Demos I can't fight I fly with fireflies
Binky repeats her earlier lyrics, showing that her art has been her constant source of comfort as she continues to seek guidance from the fireflies.


I fly with fireflies Oh wo oh oh oh oh oooh oh wo oh oh I fly with fireflies Oh wo oh oh oh oh oooh oh wo oh oh
Binky repeats the chorus, emphasizing that the fireflies represent her hope and motivation as she seeks to overcome her struggles and find her way back towards the light.




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Alo

Im really happy that Spotify, listet this song in my weekly recomended ones. Love it so much <3

mikipewa

I'm glad that Spotify gave me this song in featured <3

Anurag Iyer

same bro!!

Solange

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Lexi lex

I have been searching high and low for this song after hearing it in work and finally found who it was by as I wanted to use it for my exam piece. This song speaks to me on so many levels, thank you for creating this wonderful piece of music.

Binky Official

Thank you so much Lexi! I'm soo happy you like this song! I would love for you to use it on a exam piece! <3 xxx

your dad

SAME OMG

Jetsy Lady Crespo

Me encanta esta canción! Ya es una de mis favoritas! XD

Binky Official

Thank you so much Jetsy! I'm so happy you like the song! xxxx

Kaided

I'm so addicted to this song! Love it!

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