Fireflies
Inverness Lyrics


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Fireflies, they dream about you.
They're heading back home, to where you sleep.
And are you 'wake or not?
They spy on you while Zephyrus is gone.
You dream of them as ghosts,
but you're not frightened as you watch them go away.

The day is done, gone the sun.
Luminiscent trees they'll make you sleep.
And are you'wake or not?
Cause I've been watching you since i was born.




My wings are torn;
this must be the last time I fly home... to you.

Overall Meaning

The Inverness song Fireflies depicts a romantic connection shared between the singer and his lover, similar to how fireflies convey messages of love through their blinking lights. The song explores the idea of our dreams and reality colliding, forming a fusion of surreal experiences. The first verse seems to be narrated by the fireflies, saying that they dream about the singer and that they are heading to where the singer sleeps. The fireflies also seem to be curious about whether the singer is awake or not. The second verse is narrated by the singer, who acknowledges the presence of the fireflies and does not seem afraid of them. The day is over, and the luminiscent trees are lulling the singer to sleep, while someone has been watching over them since birth. The last line suggests that the singer is a butterfly and that this journey is the last time they would fly back to their lover.


The lyrics in Fireflies are evocative and vivid, conjuring a dreamy atmosphere. The reference to the Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind, and the luminiscent trees enhances the fantastical mood of the song. The fireflies, butterflies, and ghosts referred to in the song add to the reverie-like ambiance. The song's message is open to interpretation, but it could be said that the singer and their lover share a connection that transcends the physical realm, and the fireflies and butterflies are symbolic of that connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Fireflies, they dream about you.
The fireflies have a dream that involves you.


They're heading back home, to where you sleep.
Fireflies are heading towards your sleeping place, their home.


And are you 'wake or not?
Are you awake or not right now?


They spy on you while Zephyrus is gone.
Fireflies keep an eye on you while the West Wind, Zephyrus, is absent.


You dream of them as ghosts,
You see the fireflies in your dreams like spirits.


but you're not frightened as you watch them go away.
You are not scared as you see the fireflies fade away.


The day is done, gone the sun.
The day is over, the sun disappeared.


Luminiscent trees they'll make you sleep.
Bright trees may lull you into sleep.


And are you'wake or not?
Are you awake or asleep right now?


Cause I've been watching you since i was born.
Since my birth, I've been observing you.


My wings are torn;
My wings are damaged, torn apart.


this must be the last time I fly home... to you.
This will be my ultimate flight back to you.




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