Firefly
Rebecca Raabis Lyrics
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Underneath your crimson light
Hold your hand on valleys high
Can you be my guide tonight
Secret fields they speak the truth
About the days i left my youth
Red deer love and moonshine
If these stars could talk
Save me from my life
Sundown my firefly
Save me from myself tonight
Sundown my firefly
Wounded heart can you revive
Can you breathe me back to life
Sunrise tired eyes
Lead me back paradise
If these stars could talk
Save me from my life
Sundown my firefly
Save me from myself tonight
Sundown my firefly
Uhhhhh
Can you heal my wounded
My wounded heart
Can you heal my wounded heart
Can you heal my wounded heart
Can you heal my wounded heart
Back to life
Save me from my life
Sundown my firefly
Save me from myself tonight
Sundown my firefly
Save me from my life
Sundown my firefly
Save me from myself tonight
Sundown my firefly
In "Firefly," Rebecca Raabis sings of seeking guidance from a mystical being in a moment of personal crisis. The song opens with the imagery of dancing in the moonlight, with the singer reaching out to the "firefly" -- the symbol of both illumination and vulnerability -- for help. The lyrics then evoke feelings of nostalgia and regret for untaken chances with life's mysteries in youth before transitioning into a desire for rebirth and a return to paradise. The singer calls on the firefly to breathe life back into their wounded heart and save them from themselves.
The ambiguity of the firefly's role in the song allows for a wide range of interpretations; it may be interpreted as a higher power, a guardian angel, or even a projection of the singer's own inner strength. In any case, the mystical presence serves as a source of comfort and hope in the midst of emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadow dance - moon sky
I am dancing in the shadow of the moonlit sky
Underneath your crimson light
Beneath your red glow, I stand
Hold your hand on valleys high
Take my hand, guide me through the high valleys
Can you be my guide tonight
Will you lead me through the unknown tonight?
Secret fields they speak the truth
There is truth to be found in the hidden fields
About the days i left my youth
The fields reveal memories of my youthful days
Red deer love and moonshine
The love of red deer and moonlight fills the air
Hands off the wheel on the edge tonight
I am letting go of control, living on the edge tonight
If these stars could talk
If only the stars could speak and tell me their secrets
Save me from my life
Please rescue me from the troubles of my existence
Sundown my firefly
As the sun sets, my guiding light appears
Save me from myself tonight
Free me from my inner demons tonight
Uhhhhh
(No discernible meaning)
Can you heal my wounded
Can you mend my broken heart?
My wounded heart
My heart, which has been damaged and hurt
Back to life
Bring me back to a happy, healthy existence
Writer(s): Stephen Williams, Steven Fernandez, Rebecca Raabis, Matthew Palmisano
Contributed by London N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wendy Middleton
I heard this song at the end of the episode of Rookie Blue Poison Pill. I was completely taken in and enraptured by it. Thanks so much for your talents and gifts. <3 Like the last poster... I have to say the hunt to find you and this song was SO worth the effort.
Shirley keast-crumley
Absolutely fantastic Rebecca! We LOVE, LOVE LOVE your music and style! ❤️
8illiana8
Finally find a singer who really worth it ! Great voice. Love from France :)
Carrie
I'm here because of Rookie Blue, Season Four, Episode Five, Poison Pill. It was hard to find this video, but absolutely worth the effort. On repeat, volume maxed, times infinity.
caboose595
Rebecca, you always make amazing songs. Can't wait till your famous then I could say, "I know this chick and she's got amazing talent". Lol
Kate Castle
just finished the Rookie Blue episode and went on a man hunt for this song!! love it!!
icex69rz
I heard this song on Rookie Blue as well, took me about half a minute to find the name and instantly download it from Itunes. Well done for an excellent song!
Marie Kenney
I love this song! So pretty
Nel Ota
Love this song! I tried to shazam it too, but it came up with Rookie Blue. Any plans on adding it to your spotify? By the way I <3 ::just to see your face:: Great track :)
Jess Hansen
love the song!!!