Don Peris is the longtime and current guitarist for the innocence mission. … Read Full Bio ↴Don Peris is the longtime and current guitarist for the innocence mission. Brighter Visions Beam Afar is a quiet instrumental offering of Christmas hymns arranged for solo guitar and gently performed by Don. Benefits Lancaster families in need of warmth this winter through the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Go When The Morning Shineth, Don's second solo CD, is a "resplendent collection of music featuring the chiming, electromatic sound and occasional voice of Don Peris. Don's first CD is Ten Silver Slide Trombones.

Firefly
Don Peris Lyrics

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Don't cry
The sound you hear is just a car going by
The light you see is just an aeroplane

Good-night
You'll wake up in the morning with the sunshine
You'll wake up in the morning with the bells of the earth

And hey
I can say the world is beautiful
Sometimes
I sit up in the kitchen while the rain falls
I sit up in the kitchen with my radio

And hey...
Don't cry

The sound you here is just a car going by
The light you see is just a firefly

Overall Meaning

The song “Firefly” by Don Peris is a soft, mellow tune that seeks to comfort in times of sorrow or fear. The song starts with the reassurance that the sound of a passing car or the light of an airplane is nothing to fear. The lyrics encourage the listener not to cry and instead look forward to the morning when they will wake up to the warmth of the sun and the bells of the earth.

The second verse speaks of finding beauty in the world, even in moments of sadness. Sitting in the kitchen with the comforting sound of the rain and the calming presence of a radio, the singer sees the world as something to cherish. The song overall suggests that there is beauty in everyday moments, even those that can be scary or uncertain. By acknowledging and appreciating these things, one can find comfort and peace in the midst of fear and sorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't cry
Don't be sad

The sound you hear is just a car going by
The noise you're hearing is just a passing car

The light you see is just an aeroplane
The brightness you're perceiving is just an airplane

Good-night
Sleep well

You'll wake up in the morning with the sunshine
You'll greet the morning with sunlight

You'll wake up in the morning with the bells of the earth
You'll wake up to the sounds of nature

And hey
By the way

I can say the world is beautiful
I believe the world is a beautiful place

Sometimes
Occasionally

I sit up in the kitchen while the rain falls
I spend time in the kitchen while raindrops descend

I sit up in the kitchen with my radio
I listen to the radio while enjoying my time in the kitchen