Firefly
Kings & Queens Lyrics


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When the night sky is hanging over head
And the firefly is burning red
Ooh and the world turns from grey. ooh to black
To black
And there is no turning back
No no and there is no turning back

You helped me through the day x2
But i cant help you x2
Ooh through the night

You helped me through the day.ooh
You helped me through the day x2




But i cant help you through the night
Whoa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kings & Queens’ song “Firefly” appear to describe a night where the world has turned from grey to black and there seems to be no going back. The image of a firefly burning red in the night sky provides a beacon of hope in an otherwise dark and uncertain world. The singer acknowledges that someone has helped them through the day, but when it comes to the night, they can’t return that favor.


The phrase “no turning back” repeats throughout the song, creating a sense of finality and inevitable change. The contrast between the grey and black worlds further reinforces this idea of a significant shift or transformation. The repetition of the line “you helped me through the day” adds to the sense of gratitude and appreciation towards the person who has supported the singer. However, the inability to help them through the night creates a feeling of powerlessness and perhaps even guilt.


Overall, the lyrics in “Firefly” paint a picture of change and uncertainty, but with a glimmer of hope in the form of a burning red firefly. The song provides an emotional and reflective experience that encourages the listener to consider the people who have helped them throughout their own life journey.


Line by Line Meaning

When the night sky is hanging over head
As the darkness of night sets in


And the firefly is burning red
The only source of light in the darkness is the firefly's flickering red light


Ooh and the world turns from grey. ooh to black
As the day fades away, the world is plunged into darkness


To black
Complete darkness


And there is no turning back
Once the night has taken over, there is no going back to daylight


No no and there is no turning back
Emphasizing the fact that it is impossible to reverse the transition into night


You helped me through the day x2
Acknowledging the help received during the day


But i cant help you x2
Admitting that the help cannot be reciprocated


Ooh through the night
Even as the darkness of the night surrounds us, we can still appreciate the flickering light of the firefly


You helped me through the day.ooh
Reiterating the gratitude for help received during the day




Writer(s): lamdin, vosloo

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