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Fireflies
Hate Dept. Lyrics
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Somebody else's mother living on somebody else's street
In a different skin you might say the same things
All the same words with all the same meanings
We can dress up for free
You go so far to get in with the out crowd
You're chasing fireflies
You work so hard to stay up on the downtown
Keep reaching so high still can't touch the ground
Trying to be whole pieces are all you've found
We can definitely hear you and absolutely see that
You want to have an explanation for who you're trying to be
We can all dress up for free
We're chasing fireflies
The song "Fireflies" by Hate Dept. speaks about the universal human experience of feeling disconnected and trying to find one's place in the world. The lyrics suggest that despite our differences, we are all essentially the same and share common humanity. The opening lines "Like another you or another me, Somebody else's mother living on somebody else's street" suggest that our identify is shaped by various factors such as family, environment, and social class. The following lines "In a different skin you might say the same things, All the same words with all the same meanings" highlights the fact that we all share common experiences and feelings, even if we come from different backgrounds.
The song then talks about the struggle to fit in with a group or community. Lines such as "You go so far to get in with the out crowd, You're chasing fireflies" tells us that people often go out of their way to be accepted and belong to a particular group, only to realize that they are never fully accepted. The chorus line "Trying to be whole pieces are all you've found, We can all dress up for free, We're chasing fireflies" further illustrates the futility of this pursuit, as ultimately we are all chasing something intangible, something that we can't quite grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
Like another you or another me
We are all the same, just different versions of each other
Somebody else's mother living on somebody else's street
We are all strangers, living in different places
In a different skin you might say the same things
If we looked different, we would still have the same thoughts and feelings
All the same words with all the same meanings
Our language may differ, but our intentions remain the same
We can dress up for free
We can change our appearance without paying a price
You go so far to get in with the out crowd
You try too hard to fit in with those who don't belong
You're chasing fireflies
You're pursuing something that is fleeting and difficult to catch
You work so hard to stay up on the downtown
You put in a lot of effort to stay up-to-date with the latest trends
Keep reaching so high still can't touch the ground
You strive for success, but are unable to achieve it
Trying to be whole pieces are all you've found
You try to find completeness within yourself, but are left with broken pieces
We can definitely hear you and absolutely see that
We acknowledge your struggles and understand your pain
You want to have an explanation for who you're trying to be
You seek an explanation for your own identity and purpose
We can all dress up for free
We all have the ability to change our outward appearance without spending money
We're chasing fireflies
We're all trying to capture something that is elusive
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEVEN SEIBOLD
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