Firefly
Johnny Hollow Lyrics
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Inside this belly, burning bright
All my veins light up like wires
Lambent skin cuts through the night
While the stars dim behind me
A luminescent choir
Holds court inside my lungs
Your lust my mother tongue
Now I'm burning brighter
And something in the darkness starts to shine…
Burning brighter, burning bright
Like a fire in the night
Burning brighter, burning bright
Finding friends inside the light
Something has surrendered
Something's been set free
I could start a fire
Dancing, flaming, burning wild
With phosphorous desires
Now I'm burning brighter
And something in the darkness starts to shine…
Burning brighter, burning bright
Like a fire in the night
Burning brighter, burning bright
Finding friends inside the ligh
In Johnny Hollow's song Firefly, the lyrics speak of a burning passion within oneself that is powerful enough to start a fire. The fire described is not of destruction and chaos, but one of creativity and love. The opening lines suggest a physical response to this passion, describing how "all my veins light up like wires" and "lambent skin cuts through the night". The imagery of illuminating veins and glowing skin represents a person who is completely taken over by their creative desire. The fire lights up the sky and the stars hide in the background. The lyrics suggest that this person's passion is so intense that it dwarfs the light of the stars.
The second half of the song speaks of the transformative power of this passion. The chorus repeats the phrase "burning brighter, burning bright" which acts as a symbol of the passion that has taken hold of the individual. The fire in this song is not only powerful but also is a guide to a path of revelation. This transformative power can also be seen in the lines, "Something has surrendered, Something's been set free." The passion within the person has led to a release of some sort, a newfound freedom or direction. Additionally, the song uses imagery of firefly's and their bioluminescence as a metaphor for the community that comes with shared passion. Finding friends inside the light further exemplifies the idea that this passion brings you closer to others who share the same intensity of spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I could start a fire
I have the power to ignite passion and energy within myself
Inside this belly, burning bright
The fire within me burns intensely, filling me with energy and strength
All my veins light up like wires
Every part of my being is electrified with a burning desire
Lambent skin cuts through the night
The glow of my inner light radiates from my skin, cutting through the darkness
While the stars dim behind me
My own brilliance shines brighter than the stars, eclipsing their light
A luminescent choir
A chorus of light and energy resonates within me
Holds court inside my lungs
This energy fills my breath and gives me a powerful voice to express myself
Your love my burning pyre
Your love is the fuel that keeps my inner fire burning wildly
Your lust my mother tongue
Your desire for me is the language I speak fluently and passionately
And something in the darkness starts to shine…
My energy and passion are so intense that they illuminate and transform everything around me
Burning brighter, burning bright
My inner fire is growing stronger and more intense
Like a fire in the night
My passion and energy are visible even in the darkest of times
Finding friends inside the light
I attract others who are drawn to my light and energy
Something has surrendered
I have let go of any fear or inhibitions, allowing my inner fire to burn freely
Something's been set free
As a result, I feel liberated and empowered to express myself fully
Dancing, flaming, burning wild
My inner fire is not contained, but rather moves and burns freely and passionately
With phosphorous desires
My desires and passions burn so brightly that they are like a chemical reaction, creating even more light and energy around me
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nhotmyrhealname3351
I simply adore how the song started, and how it painted an eerie image by connecting different physical objects - Into a whole new concept, that didn't feel awkward whatsoever. That takes som serious musical skills to pull of, this band obviously put alot of effort into making this song. And it really shows in the quality.
@beegee80
A friend of mine accidentally introduced me to your group through a fanmade video she thought would creep me out. It had the opposite effect. I was like, "OH MY GOD THIS IS MY FAVOURITE KIND OF MUSIC THANKS." Beautiful voices and narration.
@breezeark9154
This hollow world pencil thing, am I right?
@hoatway
Love this song! Very atmospheric feel..
@Tindumola
Seems like everything you guys do it's pure perfection <3
@NightwalkersReprisal
I absolutely love this song, in fact, I've already listened to it about five times in a row and counting.
The vocals are absolutely hypnotic and I can't help but find myself singing along.
I love her voice, along with the awesome harmonies you guys pull off with the vocals.
@singeragent004
I stumbled upon Johnny Hollow just recently and was instantly hooked by their music <3 I can't believe I hadn't heard of them before this, 'cause now i'm addicted
@Snake-od6ok
livesleepsing <3 samee
@patrickmulvaney7262
awesome to hear new material from you!
@stephanieromero8733
I love it so much <3