Fireflies
NINJA-G Lyrics

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Fireflies

Firelies are dancing in the sky
Fireflies are dancing in the sky
We are camping in the forest in the middle of July
And the fireflies are lighting up the sky

Oh oh oh

Sweet summer breeze is passing through the trees
No sound but the rustling of the leaves
I hold my sister's hand we don't dare to breathe
Summer breeze is passing through the trees

Oh oh oh

Sleeping underneath a million stars
Far away from buses, trains and cars
We are soaring in my dreams from Jupiter to Mars
We're sleeping underneath a million stars

Oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

In "Fireflies," NINJA-G takes us on a journey that makes us long for warm summer nights and being surrounded by nature. The use of fireflies as a metaphor for the magic of summer nights is both beautiful and poetic. The repetition of the phrase "Fireflies are dancing in the sky" reinforces the imagery in our minds and creates a dreamy atmosphere.

The second verse describes the peace and tranquility of nature with the gentle summer breeze rustling the leaves. The use of the brother and sister holding hands and being afraid to breathe implies a childlike wonder and innocence. It is almost as if NINJA-G is reminding us to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives and find the same stillness and awe that we had as children.

The last verse is an ode to the stars and our imagination. Sleeping underneath a million stars gives the sense of being small and insignificant, but also connected to something grand and celestial. The lyric "We're soaring in my dreams from Jupiter to Mars" gives the sense of exploration and adventure. The whole song conjures images of youthful freedom and endless possibilities.

Line by Line Meaning

Fireflies are dancing in the sky
The singer is camping in the forest in July and watching the fireflies light up the sky.

We are camping in the forest in the middle of July And the fireflies are lighting up the sky
The singer is currently camping in the forest in the middle of July and is seeing many fireflies light up the sky.

Sweet summer breeze is passing through the trees No sound but the rustling of the leaves I hold my sister's hand we don't dare to breathe
The singer is experiencing a peaceful summer camping trip with their sister where a soft breeze is passing through the trees and they hold hands without making a sound.

Summer breeze is passing through the trees
A gentle summer breeze is blowing through the trees.

Sleeping underneath a million stars Far away from buses, trains and cars We are soaring in my dreams from Jupiter to Mars
The singer and companion are sleeping under the stars, far from the presence of urban transportation, and feel as if they are dreaming while imagining themselves soaring from Jupiter to Mars.

We're sleeping underneath a million stars
The singer and companion are sleeping in the open air under the sky surrounded by a plethora of stars.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ben Gundersheimer

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