Firefly
PAUL OAKENFOLD / MATT GOSS Lyrics

Slowly uncovered, from a shallow grave of amber leaves
The singer has emerged from a place of hiding or hibernation, represented by the imagery of a shallow grave of leaves that have fallen and changed color with time.

Wind blows revealing a frozen tear upon my face
The singer's emotional pain is made visible through the physical manifestation of a tear on their face, which has frozen in the cold wind.

Black crows are guarding, a grave up to now that's had no name
The presence of crows, known as protectors and scavengers of the dead, suggests that the singer has been in a place of darkness and death. The reference to an unnamed grave suggests that the singer's past or problems may have gone unnoticed or overlooked.

It's almost like they knew this could never be my resting place
The artist feels a sense of foreboding or rejection from the crows, who seem to know that the artist's current situation is not their final destination.

'Cause I see your life, through bloodshot eyes
The artist is emotionally exhausted and has been crying, resulting in bloodshot eyes. This line also suggests that the artist sees the world and others through a lens of pain and hurt.

The smile you see, not the pain it hides
The singer is commenting on the way people often conceal their true emotions behind a cheerful facade. The singer perceives the pain and struggles that others may be hiding.

Trust the fool, he'll never shine like a firefly
The singer is warning against trusting people who are not genuine or sincere. The metaphor of a firefly symbolizes someone who shines brightly and is true to themselves.

I'm healing from last results, compromise in summersaults
The artist is recovering from past mistakes, represented by the word 'last results'. The phrase 'compromise in summersaults' suggests that the artist has had to make difficult choices or sacrifices in order to move forward.

I'm moving on, I'm gonna shine like a firefly
Despite the artist's past struggles and pain, they are determined to move forward and shine like a firefly. This line emphasizes the importance of resilience and self-empowerment.

The sunlight, warm me and penetrate these broken bones
The artist is finding comfort and healing in the warmth of the sun, which symbolizes renewal and vitality. The reference to 'broken bones' implies that the artist has experienced physical or emotional damage that needs repairing.

Windows are frozen, they lock me out of a life I know
The singer feels trapped or disconnected from their previous life, as represented by the frozen windows. This line suggests a feeling of isolation or disorientation.

And my eyes are bleeding, cause I learn to see in the blackest night
The artist has become accustomed to seeing through darkness and pain, which has resulted in bleeding eyes. This line emphasizes the theme of resilience and the ability to find light in even the darkest situations.