Firefly
Christina Metaxa Lyrics
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to where we must go
It’s the unknown that drives from us
what we want most
But the firefly sits in the corner in rest
And he won’t care of you stare
but believe me, it’s best to let go
And the firefly comes to you
sits on your finger
It shatters and shakes
but she wants you to go with her now
Follow her, out there,
The firefly is spreading her wings open wide
thinks the sky will come crashing down, fall to her side
She’s afraid, but her fear’s only fair
So fly with the firefly
Fly side by side
Escaping the chains that held you from life
Don’t look down
You’re over the edge
Jump, take a leap of faith
Jump, take a leap of faith
It’s a question that drives us
to where we must go
It’s the unknown that drives from us
what we want most
but the firefly sits in the corner in rest
It’s a question that drives us
to where we must go
It’s the unknown that drives from us
what we want most
Don’t just go with the flow
But the firefly sits in the corner in rest
It’s a question that drives us
to where we must go
It’s the unknown that drives from us
what we want most
but the firefly sits in the corner in rest
It’s a question that drives us
to where we must go
It’s the unknown that drives from us
what we want most
Don’t just go with the flow
But the firefly sits in the corner in rest
The lyrics of Christina Metaxa's song Firefly delve into the concepts of uncertainty, taking risks, and breaking free from one's own limitations. The song starts with a universal question that drives individuals towards their desired goals. The unknown, which is usually accompanied by fear, also drives people to work harder for what they crave. But, metaphorically, the artist incorporates the idea of a firefly, which sits in the corner in rest. The firefly, which symbolizes the flicker of light in the dark, does not care about who stares at it. It flutters its wings in freedom.
The artist advises listeners not to be complacent and to "not just go with the flow." The firefly comes to the person and sits on their finger, shattered and shaking. But, it then wants the individual to follow it "out there," encouraging them to step out into the unknown. The firefly, like the individual, desires for unbounded freedom, and they will break free from their chains and fly side by side.
In conclusion, the song Firefly calls out to each individual to embrace their uncertainties and not to confine themselves to the corner in rest. Christina Metaxa encourages the idea of taking a leap of faith, breaking free from the chains that held them back, and taking risks. The firefly represents a symbol of hope, freedom, and exploration. The song urges individuals to fly along with the firefly, and not to be afraid to spread their wings and soar towards their own goals.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s a question that drives us to where we must go
Curiosity leads us to our destination
It’s the unknown that drives from us what we want most
The fear of the unknown drives us to pursue our deepest desires
But the firefly sits in the corner in rest
Sometimes it's good to take a break from the pursuit of our dreams
And he won’t care of you stare but believe me, it’s best to let go
We shouldn't worry about the judgment of others and should let go of our fears
Don’t just go with the flow
We shouldn't follow the crowd just because it's easier
And the firefly comes to you sits on your finger
Our dreams may come to us unexpectedly and we should take hold of them
It shatters and shakes but she wants you to go with her now
Following our dreams may lead to challenges and discomfort, but we should still pursue them
Follow her, out there,
We should be willing to take risks and explore outside of our comfort zones
The firefly is spreading her wings open wide thinks the sky will come crashing down fall to her side
Taking risks can be scary and feel like everything is falling apart, but it's worth it
She’s afraid, but her fear’s only fair
It's normal to have fear when pursuing our dreams
So fly with the firefly, fly side by side escaping the chains that held you from life
We should pursue our dreams alongside our fears and leave behind anything that held us back
Don’t look down you’re over the edge, jump take a leap of faith
We should take a risk without hesitation and trust in ourselves and the future
It’s a question that drives us to where we must go
Curiosity leads us to our destination
It’s the unknown that drives from us what we want most
The fear of the unknown drives us to pursue our deepest desires
Don’t just go with the flow, but the firefly sits in the corner in rest
We shouldn't follow the crowd just because it's easier, but taking a break is also important
It’s a question that drives us to where we must go
Curiosity leads us to our destination
It’s the unknown that drives from us what we want most
The fear of the unknown drives us to pursue our deepest desires
Don’t just go with the flow, but the firefly sits in the corner in rest
We shouldn't follow the crowd just because it's easier, but taking a break is also important
It’s a question that drives us to where we must go
Curiosity leads us to our destination
It’s the unknown that drives from us what we want most
The fear of the unknown drives us to pursue our deepest desires
Don’t just go with the flow, but the firefly sits in the corner in rest
We shouldn't follow the crowd just because it's easier, but taking a break is also important
Contributed by Elena E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@damsideau
Many don't realize the brilliance of this melody, this sound, the potential of this song, the genius moment Nikolas Metaxas had writing this, as well as the timidity sensed in the live interpretation of Christina back in 2009!
@ApricotStone
damsideau I agree! It's shocking that this didn't qualify. Even 8 years ago as a 6-year-old, I recognized how amazing and beautiful this song is. I don't get why the rest of Europe didn't
@Falconeggplant
Two years later and no song has been able to top the magic that was this song. Recently, I was asked to describe my "happy place." It took me a moment because I'd never before thought where my happy place was. Then, I realized where it was and showed this video to the inquisitor. I stand behind my decision. It's beautiful in every way.
@xeno1965
This is one of the best entries for esc 2009, pure bohemian pop, emotional and melodic with a wonderfully fragile presentation, way to go Cyprus! You definitely have my 12 points.
@margo3883
Christina Metaxa has done more than her nation proud... This song was actually an oasis to the pulp songs in Eurovision. I very much liked the setting in scene. Like a fairytale !
@keviouk
The best song this year, according to me. I love it ! Greetings from Belgium.
@anataria
Hey, this is very inspirational... And it's not pop-dance like others always do. So, I appreciate this kind of difference, and also the uniqueness in song. It's quite calm, peace and relaxing. Actually, I don't understand the language too, at all...but I love to touch the feelings of MUSIC. So, language isn't the big problem.
@MaskedMan66
Beautiful song, beautiful singer!
@iLikeFood500
This is still one of my favourite songs EVER!
@TheGoaBase
Beautiful, Romantic song, so well composed from her brother and Christina simple and sweet!
why they haven't upload her live in semifinal? Shame.