Flies
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Slow your gait.
You're the boat I wanna sail away.
But you see mosquitoes in your eyes.

Love's all a bunch of giant crane flies,
And they're scarin' us all alone, And afraid to die.
You're all alone on my brain tonight.
I got a bag of tobacco I need your flame I need a light.

You're all alone on my brain tonight.
You're all alone on my mind.

Two, three hey!

I'm thinkin' ‘bout goin' over the edge.
I'm thinkin' ‘bout goin' or I'm already there.

Don't blow your sails.
Far away from them big bombshells.
That I'm shootin' high up in that sky.

Love's all a bunch of giant fire flies,
And they're scarin' us all alone and afraid Babe I'm scared to die here without you.
You're all alone on my brain, in my head tonight.
I got a bag of tobacco I need your flame Babe I need a light.

You're all alone on my brain tonight.
You're all alone on my mind.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to More Hazards More Heroes's song "Flies" delve into themes of love, fear, and the longing for connection. The opening line, "Slow your gait," suggests a desire for the listener to slow down and take the time to connect with the singer. The next line, "You're the boat I wanna sail away," speaks to the singer's desire to escape with the listener. However, it quickly becomes clear that the listener is hesitant to join the singer on this journey due to the "mosquitoes in [their] eyes." This could be interpreted as a fear of the unknown, or a reluctance to let go of past hurts and attachments.

The chorus introduces the metaphor of love as "a bunch of giant crane flies," intimidating and overwhelming. The line "And they're scarin' us all alone, And afraid to die" suggests a fear of being alone and ultimately, of dying without having found true connection. The repeated line "You're all alone on my brain tonight" emphasizes the singer's preoccupation with the listener and their desire for them to share the same level of intimacy.

The bridge of the song takes a darker turn, with the singer expressing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, stating "I'm thinkin' ‘bout goin' over the edge/I'm thinkin' ‘bout goin' or I'm already there." This line conveys the depth of the singer's longing and desperation for connection.

The final chorus repeats the metaphor of love as "a bunch of giant fire flies," perhaps suggesting that while it can be intimidating, it also has the potential to illuminate the darkness. Despite this, the singer remains afraid of being alone without the listener and repeats the refrain "You're all alone on my brain tonight/You're all alone on my mind."

Overall, "Flies" is a haunting yet poignant exploration of the human desire for love, connection, and the fear of being alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Slow your gait.
Take it easy and go slowly.

You're the boat I wanna sail away.
You're the one who I want to be with and get away from everything.

But you see mosquitoes in your eyes.
But you're too focused on the small things that are bothering you.

Love's all a bunch of giant crane flies,
Love is like big, intimidating crane flies that scare us when we're alone and afraid of death.

And they're scarin' us all alone, And afraid to die.
They make us feel alone, and we're scared of dying without someone by our side.

You're all alone on my brain tonight.
You're the only thing on my mind tonight, and I'm feeling lonely.

I got a bag of tobacco I need your flame I need a light.
I have tobacco, and I need you to help me light it up. I need your help.

You're all alone on my mind.
You're still the only thing on my mind.

I'm thinkin' ‘bout goin' over the edge.
I'm contemplating going over the edge, taking a risk.

I'm thinkin' ‘bout goin' or I'm already there.
I'm either thinking about taking a risk or already have taken one.

Don't blow your sails.
Don't let anything bring you down or stop you from moving forward.

Far away from them big bombshells.
Stay away from any big, explosive conflicts or situations.

That I'm shootin' high up in that sky.
That I'm trying to avoid and get away from.

Love's all a bunch of giant fire flies,
Love is like big, fiery fireflies that scare us when we're alone and afraid.

And they're scarin' us all alone and afraid Babe I'm scared to die here without you.
They make us feel alone and scared, and I'm afraid of dying without you by my side.

You're all alone on my brain, in my head tonight.
You're still the only thing on my mind, and it's making me lonely.

I got a bag of tobacco I need your flame Babe I need a light.
I still need your help with lighting up the tobacco.

You're all alone on my brain tonight.
You're still the only thing on my mind tonight.

You're all alone on my mind.
You're still the only thing on my mind.

Two, three hey!
Just an expression of excitement.

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