1. a ston… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists using the name Greenleaf.
1. a stoner rock band from Sweden
2. an electronic duo from the US
3. A drum & bass/jungle artist from New Orleans
1. The band was formed sometime in late 1999/early 2000 in Sweden by guitarist Tommi Holappa (Dozer), drummer Daniel Liden (Demon Cleaner and the drummer on Dozers's Through the Eyes of Heathens), and engineer/bassist Bengt Bäcke. Featuring a revolving cast of fellow musicians, including Fredrik Nordin (Dozer), Daniel Jansson (Stonewall Noise Orchestra), and Peder Bergstrand (Lowrider), Greenleaf released Revolution Rock in 2001 and Secret Alphabets 2 years later
Third and last to date album Agents of Ahriman saw birth in 2007. Tommi and Bengt are joined by Oskar Cedermalm (Truckfighters) on vocals, Erik Bäckwall (Ex Dozer) on drums, Jocke Åhslund (Payback) on Hammond organ, and some guest appearances.
Greenleaf on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/greenleafheavyrock
2. For the US electronic duo see here
3. For the New Orleans jungle artist see here
A Million Fireflies
Greenleaf Lyrics
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As the colors descends in thunder
Woken up from their wandering
Lost within their slumber
Dedication can now begin
As she digs deep in her hole
As she walks the trails it shows
And oh look at the sky
And a Million Fireflies
Dead are the woods where they′re singing
Their songs of old forgotten greatness
She'll listen up
She′ll hear them sigh
Begging for forgiveness
Holding on to what she's got
Still grabbing what is yours
Nobody knows what she knows
As she walks the trails it shows
And oh look at the night
And all those crimson red bright lights
And oh look at the sky
And a million fireflies
The war of young and old
As the winter held us cold
An eye just for an eye
Under a million fireflies
Go on
Rise above the meadow
Rise
Go on
Rise above the meadow
Rise
And oh look at the night
And all those crimson red bright lights
And oh look at the sky
And a million fireflies
And oh look at the night
And all those crimson red bright lights
And oh look at the sky
And a million fireflies
The lyrics to Greenleaf's song A Million Fireflies depict a person awaking from a slumber to waves of insanity touching their skin as colors descend in thunder. The person is lost, but their dedication is beginning as they dig deep into their hole. The lyrics then transition to the idea of the woods being dead, but the songs of old forgotten greatness are still being sung by a million fireflies. The person in the song is listening closely and hearing them sigh and beg for forgiveness.
The song then talks about the idea of holding on to what you have but also still grabbing what is yours. The person keeps walking the trails and observing the beauty around them, especially the crimson red lights in the night sky. The lyrics then mention the war between the young and old as the winter held them cold. The song ends with the chorus repeating and the idea of rising above the meadow.
Line by Line Meaning
Waves of insanity touching her skin
She feels overwhelmed by insanity and it's affecting her intensely.
As the colors descends in thunder
The colors around her seem to be descending and it feels quite powerful.
Woken up from their wandering
She has been awakened from her wandering and seems to be more in tune with her surroundings.
Lost within their slumber
She's lost in her slumber and uncertain of what's happening around her.
Dedication can now begin
Now that she's awakened, she feels committed to something and ready to start working towards it.
As she digs deep in her hole
She's putting in a lot of effort and work into whatever she's focused on.
Nobody knows what she knows
She has unique knowledge or perspective that others are not aware of.
As she walks the trails it shows
Her actions and progress are apparent and visible to others.
And oh look at the sky
She's marveling at the sky and feeling inspired by it.
And a Million Fireflies
The sight of so many fireflies is adding to her sense of wonder.
Dead are the woods where they′re singing
The woods are like a graveyard where the singing of the fireflies is heard.
Their songs of old forgotten greatness
Despite being forgotten and ignored, their songs suggest a former greatness they once possessed.
She'll listen up
She's going to pay attention to this.
She′ll hear them sigh
She'll hear a faint sigh coming from them.
Begging for forgiveness
They seem to be asking for forgiveness for their forgotten status.
Holding on to what she's got
She's fiercely protecting her possessions and what she's worked for.
Still grabbing what is yours
She's determined to obtain what others have or achieve more than them.
The war of young and old
There's a conflict or tension between the young and the old.
As the winter held us cold
The cold of winter is making the conflict feel more intense.
An eye just for an eye
People are retaliating against each other in equal measure.
Under a million fireflies
This conflict is occurring amid a dazzling display of fireflies.
Go on
Encouragement to continue moving forward.
Rise above the meadow
She should aspire to be better than her surroundings and rise above them.
Rise
Another call to rise up and do something great.
And all those crimson red bright lights
The night is lit up with bright crimson lights, adding to the mysterious and magical atmosphere.
And a million fireflies
The fireflies continue to provide a breathtaking spectacle.
Writer(s): Tommi Holappa, Arvid Jonsson, Sebastian Olsson
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ranielmaia
I do not know how to explain how much your music are special. Your are incredible! Your epic songs help me to wake, give me energy. A big hug from Brazil. Band's Greatest hits are:
A Million Fireflies
Bound To Be Machine
Funeral Pyre
Golden Throne
Good Ol'Goat
Howl
Let it Out!
Ocean Deep
The Drum
Trails & Passes
Tyrants Tongue
You're Gonna Be My Ruin
@JoeBernard10
I can't get enough of this album. So fucking good.
@dregen77
+Joe Bernard Totally agree, man! Their best album to date and completely addictive!
@kalgrave497
hell fucking yeah it is
@corythecrow
Mind officially blown 5 years after release!! You guys kill it!!!!
@FluidUnderground
Awesome surprise! Keep Rocking, you mighty Greenleaf!
@patwhitaker8899
Kick-ass!
@BitterExtraSpecial
Greenleaf, you guys gotta tour the US. We need...
@dkronk426
Greenleaf, baroness, the sword, red fang, and clutch, someone make it happen!
@Ricco5thhorseman
The Hammer of the Gods...Black Sabbath into their Balls..Fuckin' GreaT!!!!Luv it!
@Ausbert
fucking amazing band! your tour with stoned jesus was awesome!