Glow Worms
Bunyan Lyrics
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Dreamers, we should be asleep in bed
Moving slowly through the springtime air
Holding moments in the depth of care
Holding moments in the depth of care
Whisper fairy stories 'til they're real,
Wonder how the night can make us feel
Long past sadness that was in our way
Long past sadness that was in our way
Dawntime mist begins reflecting light,
Waking sun will soon forget our night
Love me through the day and I'll with you go
Into summer and the next year's snow
Into summer and the next year's snow
In Bunyan's song "Glow Worms," she describes the journey through life and reflects on the beauty of the natural world around us. The glowing worms are used as a metaphor for the path we must take in life. In the first verse, Bunyan notes that as dreamers, we should be asleep in bed, yet we find ourselves moving slowly through the springtime air. This suggests that life can pull us away from what we ought to be doing. We hold moments in the depth of care, reminding listeners to be present and focused on the present moment.
The second verse speaks of the night and the sense of wonder it can bring. Bunyan encourages us to whisper fairy stories until they become real, highlighting the power of imagination. As we move through life, we are urged to love living more with love to stay, suggesting that love is the key to leading a fulfilling life. The verse ends by noting that we can leave behind past sadness, indicating that a bright future is always possible.
The final verse speaks of the dawning of a new day and how it reflects on the previous night. The waking sun will soon forget our night, but we can still carry the memories with us. The lyrics suggest that we should love each other through the day, and together, we can face whatever comes our way. The last line of the song speaks to the cyclical nature of life itself. No matter what we face, we can move forward, into summer and the next year's snow.
Line by Line Meaning
Glow worms show the path we have to tread
The bioluminescent creatures enlighten us on the way we should go in life
Dreamers, we should be asleep in bed
We who dream of a bright future should rest for a new day of hope
Moving slowly through the springtime air
Slowly progressing through life as we bask in the freshness of new beginnings
Holding moments in the depth of care
Cherishing important moments and holding them dear to us
Whisper fairy stories 'til they're real,
Sharing dreams and beliefs with others until they become our reality
Wonder how the night can make us feel
Contemplating on how the mysteries of the night can shape our emotions
Loving living more with love to stay
Appreciating life even more because of the presence of love that surrounds us
Long past sadness that was in our way
Leaving behind our past grievances and looking forward to a brighter tomorrow
Dawntime mist begins reflecting light,
The haze in the morning starts to dissipate and allows light to shine through
Waking sun will soon forget our night
The sun coming up symbolizes a new day of possibilities and growth
Love me through the day and I'll with you go
If you love me throughout the day, I'll be there for you in whatever direction life takes us
Into summer and the next year's snow
Together we will experience the changing of seasons and the start of new chapters in life
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@kingdoedoedoe4406
Glow worms show the path we have to tread
Dreamers we should be asleep in bed
Moving slowly through the springtime air
Holding moments in the depth of care
Holding moments in the depth of care
Whisper fairy stories till they're real
Wonder how the night can make us feel
Loving living more with love to stay
Long past sadness that was in our way
Long past sadness that was in our way
Dawn time mist begins reflecting light
Waking sun will soon forget our night
Love me through the day and I'll with you go
Into summer and the next year's snow
Into summer and the next year's snow
@kingdoedoedoe4406
Glow worms show the path we have to tread
Dreamers we should be asleep in bed
Moving slowly through the springtime air
Holding moments in the depth of care
Holding moments in the depth of care
Whisper fairy stories till they're real
Wonder how the night can make us feel
Loving living more with love to stay
Long past sadness that was in our way
Long past sadness that was in our way
Dawn time mist begins reflecting light
Waking sun will soon forget our night
Love me through the day and I'll with you go
Into summer and the next year's snow
Into summer and the next year's snow
@mmcong1
Thank you for printing the lyrics. Vashti is magical to listen to.
@alexanderhardie5192
I just discovered Vashti Bunyan. And I was completely hooked. Her music is so beautifully melancholic. I think though, that you have to be a certain type of individual to see the beauty of folk songs like this. Songs such as this are only for people with deeply wounded hearts that are full of emotions overflowing their souls.
@pinkelephant4153
One of the most touching songs I've heard
@aakritipoudel8343
This is what I would sing as a lullaby to my childern
@ritiksrivastava3093
If your voice is that pretty to do that song enough justice then damn.
@lukejames6208
I hope you are blessed with children
@a.jacobs9503
Long past sadness that was in our way ❤
@martinwebb1681
Like a gentle breeze on a warm summer's day.
@anujbajracharya55
This song goes so well with Raskolnikov and Sonia