Their debut LP The Trouble With Being Nice (2002) and its followup, 2003's … Read Full Bio ↴Their debut LP The Trouble With Being Nice (2002) and its followup, 2003's EP Hold On Tight put Household Names in vanguard of the Texas indie-pop scene that has been carefully growing out from under the Texas blues, beer and BBQ streeotypes.

Both records have met with considerable critical and commercail success: Excpect much more from their new release Picture in My Head, which begins where those records left off.

Don't worry, the uber-tight harmonies and sing-a-long melodies are still there, they've just matured a bit, and the band has added a diverse array of weapons to thier already formidable pop-indie arsenal.

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Firefly
Household Names Lyrics

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One quiet night
Saw you go by
And you drew me in
Discarding my thick skin

My neighborhood
Was looking good
And your heart was mine

And turning on a dime

Oh, firefly
Burn bright and die
One day you'll see
It's not how it's meant to be
It's not how we're meant to be

Now it's today
You've flown away
But your light remains
Vivid in my brain

Oh, firefly
Burn bright and die
One day you'll see
It's not how it's meant to be

Oh, firefly
Burn bright and die

One day you'll see
It's not how we're meant to be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Household Names' song Firefly depict the sudden and intense attraction felt towards someone who passes by in a quiet night. The singer is drawn in by this person, shedding thick skin and opening up to the charm and potential they see in the other person. However, despite this immediate connection, the relationship falls apart and the other person flies away, leaving only memories behind. The repeated line "Firefly burn bright and die" emphasizes the temporary and fleeting nature of the attraction, acknowledging that even though it burned bright, it was never meant to last.

These lyrics speak to the idea of instant chemistry and the intensity of emotions that can come with it. It also touches on the theme of impermanence, reminding us to appreciate what we have while we have it, even if it's not meant to last forever. Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on a love that never quite manages to take hold.

Line by Line Meaning

One quiet night
On a peaceful evening

Saw you go by
I noticed you passing by

And you drew me in
You captivated my attention

Discarding my thick skin
Breaking down my emotional walls

My neighborhood
The area where I live

Was looking good
Everything seemed fine

And your heart was mine
I felt a deep connection with you

And turning on a dime
Suddenly changing direction

Oh, firefly
Metaphor for the person I felt enchanted by

Burn bright and die
Shine brightly for a short time

One day you'll see
Eventually you'll realize