Firebird
Galantis Lyrics


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We started at the cinema
Tear of dancing, hands in the wind
Rizlas, rolling up a cigarette
The boys are calling shotgun again

Hot, bloody like a harlequin
I hear the wind is trembling
Shake-shaking like a tambourine
Crawlers running into our skin

Under the stars I'm awaken
To the sound of a firebird
Under the sky I'm half-naked, oh, oh
Under the stars I'm awaken
To the sound of a firebird
Under the sky I'm half-naked, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Under the stars I'm awaken
To the sound of a firebird
Under the sky I'm half-naked, oh, oh

We started at the cinema
Tear of dancing, hands in the wind
Rizlas, rolling up a cigarette
The boys are calling shotgun again

Hot, bloody like a harlequin
I hear the wind is trembling
Shake-shaking like a tambourine
Crawlers running into our skin
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Under the stars I'm awaken




To the sound of a firebird
Under the sky I'm half-naked, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Firebird" by Galantis seem to describe a wild and carefree night out with friends. The song starts off with the group starting their night at the cinema, but quickly transitions to their recklessness and hedonism. The use of Rizlas, a brand of rolling paper for cigarettes, suggest that the group may be smoking or using substances. The boys are also described as "calling shotgun again," which implies that they are driving around and causing havoc without much regard for safety.


The chorus of the song seems to be a moment of clarity in the midst of their frenzied night. The singer describes being awakened by the sound of a firebird and being half-naked under the stars. This could represent a moment of realization or a feeling of being awakened to something new and exciting. The firebird, a mythical creature often associated with rebirth and renewal, could signify a moment of transformation or enlightenment for the singer.


Overall, the song seems to capture the feeling of breaking free and living in the moment, even if it is reckless and chaotic. It's about finding the joy in the temporary and the fleeting and embracing the excitement of the night.


Line by Line Meaning

We started at the cinema
They began their night at the movies


Tear of dancing, hands in the wind
They are dancing with enthusiasm and carefree joy


Rizlas, rolling up a cigarette
Someone is rolling a cigarette with Rizlas rolling papers


The boys are calling shotgun again
The guys are vying for the front seat of the car


Hot, bloody like a harlequin
They are feeling alive and vibrant like a bold, colorful harlequin costume


I hear the wind is trembling
The atmosphere feels charged and electric, with a buzz in the air


Shake-shaking like a tambourine
The scene is full of movement and energy, like the sound of a shaking tambourine


Crawlers running into our skin
Something is creeping under their skin, adding to the excitement and anticipation


Under the stars I'm awaken
Being under the starry night sky wakes up their sense of adventure and possibility


To the sound of a firebird
The magical sound of a firebird adds to the sense of wonder and awe


Under the sky I'm half-naked, oh, oh
They're under the open sky with a sense of freedom and vulnerability


Oh, oh, oh, oh
A repeating refrain that adds to the carefree and energizing mood




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JIMMY KENNET KOITZSCH, LINUS EKLOW, HENRIK JONBACK, LARS KARLSSON CHRISTIAN, MARTINA SORBARA

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@danimarie7380

We started at the cinema,
Tear of dancing, hands in the wind
Restless, rollin up a cigarette,
The boys are calling shotgun again 
Hot, blooded like a hurricane
I hear the wind is trembling
Shake-shaking like a tambourine
Colors running into our skin

And all of the stars have awakened to the sound of a firebird
Under the sky half-naked, oooh oh oh oh
And all of the stars have awakened to the sound of a firebird
Under the sky half-naked, oooh oh oh oh
Oooh oh oh oh
Oooh oh oh oh

And all of the stars have awakened to the sound of a firebird
Under the sky half-naked, oooh oh oh oh

We started at the cinema,
Tear of dancing, hands in the wind
Restless, rollin up a cigarette,
The boys are calling shotgun again 
Hot, blooded like a hurricane
I hear the wind is trembling
Shake-shaking like a tambourine
Colors running into our skin
Oooh oh oh oh
Oooh oh oh oh

And all of the stars have awakened to the sound of a firebird
Under the sky half-naked, oooh oh oh oh
And all of the stars have awakened to the sound of a firebird
Under the sky half-naked, oooh oh oh oh



All comments from YouTube:

@matnadin1357

This era of Galantis and the Pharmacy album is so elite. I miss the old Galantis! Pure happy summer tunes

@anonixprods

So true

@henrynwosu6277

Pharmacy😢😢😢😢

@Tommy-gu6yb

I actually fucking love Galantis so fucking much

@cheetomamito4852

So you're going to fuck them XD?

@Tommy-gu6yb

bim bam if theyd let me

@chloeannsmith9

Omg seriously they won't even fuck you idiot

@Tommy-gu6yb

chloeannsmith9 videos calm down m8

@teamchloed188

Me 2

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@emsii4444

I would just like to thank Galantis for saving me from depression and anxiety. When I was in trouble or in a risky situation, I would always hum a Galantis song. It saved me, and I, myself, succeeded and made my wishes and goals come true.
Thank you, Galantis.

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