Firefly
Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Lyrics
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'Cause, oh, my
She radiates moon glow
Wants none of that noon glow
She starts to glitter when the sun goes down
'Bout eight PM, it's mayhem
She switches those brights up
Take me to the Fireflies ball
But when I get her there, set her there
Do I get to pet her there
Grab me some glow
No, she's a gad about, mad about
Luring every lad about
While leaving me moaning low
Oh, Firefly, why can't I
Latch on to you know how
Oh, how I love you but gee
While you set the night on
Firefly, shine a little light on me
He calls me Firefly
'Cause, oh, my
I radiates moon glow
Wants none of that noon glow
Starts to glitter when the sun goes down
'Bout eight PM, it's mayhem
I switch those brights up
Light up and give him a call
Take him to the Fireflies ball
But when I get 'er there, I set 'er there
Do I get to pet her there
Grab me some glow
Oh she's a gad about, a mad about
Luring every lad about
While leaving me moaning low
Oh, Firefly, why can't I
Latch on to you know how
Oh, how I love you but gee
While you set the night on
Firefly, shine a little light on
(Shine a little light on)
Shine a little light on me (On me)
In the mornin'
The song Firefly is a duet between Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett about two people who are in love with each other, but are struggling to find a way to fully connect. The song is structured as a call and response, with the two singing about their mutual love for each other, but also about the difficulties they face in their relationship. Lady Gaga sings about her love for a man who calls her Firefly, because of the way she glows in the evening light. She wants nothing to do with the sun's harsh glare, and starts to sparkle when the sun goes down. At about 8 p.m., she becomes restless and calls her lover, asking him to take her to the Fireflies ball.
Tony Bennett responds, calling Lady Gaga Firefly in affection, because of the way she glows in the evening light. He also wants nothing to do with the sun's harsh glare, and when he is with her, he feels the urge to call her and take her to the Fireflies ball. However, when they arrive, Lady Gaga becomes the center of attention, luring every man at the ball, causing Tony Bennett to be left behind as he watches her from afar. He desperately wants to connect with her, but she seems to be always a step ahead.
The lyrics convey a sense of unrequited love and the struggle to connect with someone who seems to be always one step ahead. Despite their mutual love, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett seem to be unable to fully connect with each other, leaving them both feeling lost and yearning for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
I call her Firefly
I have a special name for her, she's my Firefly
'Cause, oh, my
She's so beautiful and captivating that it makes me express my admiration for her
She radiates moon glow
She has an indescribable quality that captures and reflects the nigh-time moonlight
Wants none of that noon glow
She's not interested in the brightness of the day, she prefers the glow of the night
She starts to glitter when the sun goes down
She's at her most radiant and appealing when the day transitions to night
'Bout eight PM, it's mayhem
Around eight PM, everything becomes hectic and exciting
She switches those brights up
She changes her mood and becomes energetic and enthusiastic
Lights up and gives me a call
She contacts me and asks me to join her for a special event
Take me to the Fireflies ball
She wants me to accompany her to a lively and entertaining event
But when I get her there, set her there
Once we arrive at the event, and she's in her element
Do I get to pet her there
Do I get to spend quality time with her, show her affection and attention?
Grab me some glow
Can I join in the fun and excitement and experience the energy and vitality of the night?
No, she's a gad about, mad about
No, she's enthusiastically interacting and engaging with everybody she meets
Luring every lad about
She's seductive and attractive, drawing every male's attention
While leaving me moaning low
I'm left feeling frustrated and unsatisfied because I can't have her all to myself
Oh, Firefly, why can't I
Oh, Firefly, why can't I be the one who has your full attention and devotion?
Latch on to you know how
Connect with you and form a meaningful and exclusive relationship with you
Oh, how I love you but gee
Oh, how I love you but goodness gracious
While you set the night on
While you energize and light up the night with your beauty and charm
Firefly, shine a little light on me
Firefly, pay attention to me, give me some affection and recognition too
He calls me Firefly
He has a special name for me, he calls me Firefly
I radiate moon glow
I have a similar beauty and allure to the moonlit glow
But when I get 'er there, I set 'er there
Once we arrive at the event, I am in my element and start to entertain and interact with others
Do I get to pet her there
Will he pay attention to me, show me some affection, and spend quality time with me at the event?
Oh she's a gad about, a mad about
Oh, he sees me as engaging and enthusiastic, interacting with everyone
Latch on to you know how
He wants to form a meaningful relationship with me and be the one who has my full attention and affection
While you set the night on
While I energize and light up the night with my appeal and captivation
Firefly, shine a little light on
Firefly, acknowledge and recognize me as well, show me some affection and appreciation
(Shine a little light on)
Shine a little light on me (On me)
Pay attention to me and show me some love and affection
In the morning
A new day starts, but we hope to continue our special relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLYN LEIGH, CY COLEMAN
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