Fireflies
Ellis Paul Lyrics


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Fire chasing fireflies
Strobe lights in a jar
They must have come from far away
Their lights have burned all day
Now they flicker in a tired way
In their pint-sized clear glass home




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ellis Paul's song Fireflies tell a story of catching fireflies in a jar, a classic childhood activity. The opening line "Fire chasing fireflies" evokes the image of a child chasing after these glowing insects. The following line "Strobe lights in a jar" adds an almost magical quality to the image of the fireflies being trapped in a jar. The line "They must have come from far away" suggests that the fireflies are a novelty or something that isn't typically seen in the area.


The next two lines "Their lights have burned all day, now they flicker in a tired way" hint at the temporary nature of the fireflies' existence. Their lights have been shining all day, but now they are starting to flicker and fade, suggesting that their time is almost up. The final line "In their pint-sized clear glass home" emphasizes the fragility of the fireflies' existence, as they are now trapped in a small jar, unable to continue living their natural life cycle.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of wonder and beauty, but also the transient nature of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Fire chasing fireflies
I see the image of fire following the fireflies, as they dance playfully in the dark.


Strobe lights in a jar
The fireflies' light creates a flash, as if a camera's strobe light was illuminating a jar.


They must have come from far away
The fireflies seem to have traveled a long distance, bringing their brilliant light to this place.


Their lights have burned all day
The fireflies have been shining since the morning, never resting or relenting in their display.


Now they flicker in a tired way
The fireflies have become weary from their constant illumination and are now displaying their light less often.


In their pint-sized clear glass home
The fireflies are trapped in a small, transparent container, unable to fly freely and enjoy their natural habitat.




Lyrics © ELLIS PAUL PUBLISHING
Written by: ELLIS PAUL

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