Fireflies
Miami DJ Collective Lyrics
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If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
'Cause they fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude but I would just stand and stare
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance
A foxtrot above my head
A sock hop beneath my bed
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread (thread, thread)
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
Leave my door open just a crack
Please take me away from here
'Cause I feel like such an insomniac
Please take me away from here
Why do I tire of counting sheep
Please take me away from here
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep
To ten million fireflies
I'm weird cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell (said farewell)
But I'll know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar (jar, jar)
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
Miami DJ Collective's "Fireflies" is a dreamy and nostalgic song about wanting to escape from reality and finding solace in a magical world filled with fireflies. The opening lyrics, "You would not believe your eyes, If ten million fireflies, Lit up the world as I fell asleep," sets the stage for the song's whimsical and surreal theme. The singer imagines a world where everything is lit up by fireflies, and the air is filled with their light and teardrops. Even though the singer knows it's rude to stare, they can't help but stand there in awe and watch the fireflies dance.
The chorus line, "I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly, It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep, 'Cause everything is never as it seems," speaks to the desire to escape reality and the dissatisfaction with the way things are. The singer wishes to slow down the world and live in a surreal, dream-like state where everything is beautiful and magical.
In the second verse, the singer talks about how the lightning bugs tried to teach them how to dance, and the different types of dances they did - like a foxtrot, sock hop, and disco. The singer also mentions feeling like an insomniac, unable to sleep because of all the racing thoughts in their head. They plead to be taken away, tired of counting sheep and feeling stuck in their current reality.
The final chorus speaks to the idea of holding onto the magic of the fireflies, and keeping a few saved away in a jar to bring back the feeling of wonder and escape. Overall, "Fireflies" is a comforting and nostalgic song about the desire to escape reality and find solace in a magical world.
Line by Line Meaning
You would not believe your eyes
The sight of ten million fireflies is truly mesmerizing
If ten million fireflies
A massive number of fireflies are lighting up the world
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
The world appears to be illuminated while I am drifting off to sleep
'Cause they fill the open air
The area is filled with the presence of fireflies in every direction
And leave teardrops everywhere
The glowing insects leave trails of luminescence behind them
You'd think me rude but I would just stand and stare
I cannot help but fixate on this breathtaking spectacle
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
I find comfort in the idea that the world moves at a leisurely pace
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
I struggle to decide if I prefer being awake or asleep in this hypnotic state
'Cause everything is never as it seems
The world can be deceptive in its appearance
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
The fireflies seem to show great affection towards me
From ten thousand lightning bugs
A vast number of fireflies are surrounding me
As they tried to teach me how to dance
The fireflies seem to be showing me a new way of moving
A foxtrot above my head
The insects are demonstrating a dance above me
A sock hop beneath my bed
The bugs are putting on a show beneath my bed
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread (thread, thread)
A makeshift disco ball appears to be precariously hanging
Leave my door open just a crack
I am requesting a small opening in my door
Please take me away from here
I am yearning to escape my current surroundings
'Cause I feel like such an insomniac
I am having trouble sleeping and feel restless
Why do I tire of counting sheep
The age-old technique of counting sheep is not working for me
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep
I feel exhausted but am still unable to drift off
To ten million fireflies
I am directing my thoughts towards the multitude of fireflies
I'm weird cause I hate goodbyes
I dislike saying goodbye and parting ways
I got misty eyes as they said farewell (said farewell)
I felt emotional as they departed
But I'll know where several are
I have kept track of a few fireflies after they left
If my dreams get real bizarre
I plan to call upon these fireflies if my dreams become strange
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar (jar, jar)
I have preserved some of the insects in a container
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
I take solace in the idea that life moves at a gradual pace
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
I am conflicted regarding whether I prefer being awake or asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
The world can be deceptive and mysterious, especially when I am asleep
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
I prefer to believe that life moves at a slower rate
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
I am unsure if I prefer being awake or asleep in this state
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
The world can be deceiving and strange when I am asleep
Writer(s): Young Adam R
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