Firefly
Judith Edelman Lyrics
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A firefly inside
You might shine against the glass
But you will never fly
Baby, do you turn it on to keep the gloom at bay?
Baby, don't you worry at all
Baby, does your glow get lost in the glare of day?
Baby, don't you worry at all
How long have you sat inside your head
Worrying?
Come outside, you don't need to solve
Anything
Baby, is the sun too hot for your heavy head?
Baby, don't you worry at all
Baby, don't go back inside, come sit by me instead
Baby, don't you worry at all.
You are a clear glass jar
A firefly inside
Firefly, firefly, firefly
The lyrics to Judith Edelman's song "Firefly" seem to be speaking to someone who is struggling to shine their light in the world. The metaphor of a clear glass jar with a firefly inside suggests that this person has something special, something that can shine brightly and bring joy to others. However, they seem to be afraid or hesitant to let that light out into the world. Perhaps they are worried that they will not be able to fly or that their light will be lost in the bright glare of day.
The repetition of the phrase "Baby, don't you worry at all" throughout the song suggests that the singer is trying to reassure the person that they do not need to be afraid. They do not need to solve all of their problems on their own, and they do not need to stay hidden away inside their own head. Instead, they can come outside and simply be present in the world, letting their light shine as it will.
Overall, the song seems to be a message of hope and encouragement for anyone who might be feeling trapped or stuck in their own thoughts. By reminding them of the beauty and magic they possess, and by offering a gentle hand of support, the singer invites them to step out into the world and share their light with others.
Line by Line Meaning
You are a clear glass jar
You are transparent and can be seen through easily.
A firefly inside
You possess a light that shines brightly in the dark.
You might shine against the glass
You can glimmer and glow radiantly when you are seen against the transparent glass.
But you will never fly
However, you are limited by the container that you are in and not able to take flight.
Baby, do you turn it on to keep the gloom at bay?
Do you let your light shine out to keep yourself from becoming disheartened?
Baby, don't you worry at all
Don't worry about anything, everything will be alright.
Baby, does your glow get lost in the glare of day?
Do you find that your light is not as prominent when the sun is out?
Firefly, firefly, firefly
Reaffirms the fact that you are like a firefly, shining brightly in the darkness.
How long have you sat inside your head
How long have you been thinking and contemplating things by yourself?
Worrying?
Are you worried or anxious about something?
Come outside, you don't need to solve
You don't need to solve everything alone, come out and ask for help or support.
Anything
Anything you need help with, no matter how small or big.
Baby, is the sun too hot for your heavy head?
Do you find it difficult to deal with or function when things come up that are unexpected?
Baby, don't you worry at all
Don't stress too much or worry too long, things will get better eventually.
Baby, don't go back inside, come sit by me instead
Don't hide behind your worries, come sit with me and talk through your issues.
You are a clear glass jar
Reiterates the fact that you are transparent and visible to others.
A firefly inside
Emphasizes that you possess a light that shines brightly.
Firefly, firefly, firefly
Finalizes the idea that you are akin to a firefly.
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.