Fireflies
Roper Lyrics


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Blushing skin is whispering
Sleight of tongue, can kill so softly
Velvet lips sing lullabies
So satin sleek but still so costly
Knees weaken
Crumble and fall
Mere mortals
She's had them all
This gift of sight
This glorious blight

Fireflies
Close your eyes
They flicker dim then die
Not true stars just fading lies
Fireflies
Close your eyes
Dancing so sweetly by
Then disappearing with a sigh

Far too easily distracted
By this wretched curse
I'm enticed and so attracted
Bait and trap me, perhaps worse
Jade brilliance
Emerald lies
Each glimmer
Must fade and die
This gift of sight
This glorious blight

I don't want these distractions
No compromise for fractions




Diminish these subtractions
False lights are just defractions

Overall Meaning

Roper's song "Fireflies" describes the lure of beauty and the temptation it poses to mankind. The first stanza provides a description of a seductive woman who uses her charms to weaken and overpower her admirers, who are reduced to mere mortals. The phrase "blushing skin is whispering" suggests that her appearance and voice are alluring and captivating. However, the second and third stanzas describe the downside to this attraction - being easily distracted and trapped by false lights that are nothing but defractions. The singer is aware of the temptation but is trying to resist being lured in by the jade brilliance and emerald lies.


The hook of the song, "fireflies close your eyes," is a metaphor for people closing their eyes to the alluring yet ultimately false beauty that surrounds them. The metaphor of fireflies further emphasizes the ephemeral nature of beauty, as fireflies emit light for only a short period before dying.


Overall, the lyrics suggest a struggle between the alluring nature of beauty and the desire to resist its hold. The idea that beauty can be dangerous and costly is also present.


Line by Line Meaning

Blushing skin is whispering
Her skin shows that she is turned on and whispering seductively


Sleight of tongue, can kill so softly
Her words and actions can seduce and control people with ease


Velvet lips sing lullabies
Her words are like a soothing song that could put you in a trance


So satin sleek but still so costly
She is beautiful and desirable but could come at great expense


Knees weaken
She has the power to make people feel weak at the knees


Crumble and fall
People are unable to resist her charm and allure


Mere mortals
People who are easily tempted and swayed by her


She's had them all
She has seduced and controlled many people before


This gift of sight
Her ability to seduce and control others


This glorious blight
Her seductive powers that could be both beautiful and harmful


Fireflies
The metaphorical representation of attractive distractions


Close your eyes
Don't be blinded by such temporary temptations


They flicker dim then die
These seductions are not long-lasting and will eventually fade


Not true stars just fading lies
These temptations are not real and could lead you astray


Dancing so sweetly by
These distractions could be very alluring and tempting


Then disappearing with a sigh
These temptations won't last and could leave one feeling unsatisfied


Far too easily distracted
One is inclined to get sidetracked by these temporary temptations


By this wretched curse
This tendency to get sidetracked could be seen as a burden


I'm enticed and so attracted
The singer is falling for these temporary temptations


Bait and trap me, perhaps worse
These distractions could lead to more harmful outcomes


Jade brilliance
The allure and beauty of these distractions


Emerald lies
These distractions could be deceitful and dangerous


Each glimmer
Each sweet temptation


Must fade and die
These temptations are not permanent


I don't want these distractions
The singer has realized the harm that could come from getting sidetracked by temptations


No compromise for fractions
The singer is taking a firm stance on avoiding these temptations


Diminish these subtractions
The singer wants to eliminate all distractions from their path


False lights are just defractions
These temptations are not real and could lead one astray




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATRACA MARIA BERG, LUKE ROBERT LAIRD

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Comments from YouTube:

klipspringer

Blushing skin is whispering
Slight of tongue can kill so softly
Velvet lips sing lullabies
So satin sleek, but still so costly
Knees weaken, crumble, and fall
Mere mortals, she's had them all

This gift of sight
This glorious blight

Fireflies
Close your eyes
They flicker dim then die
Not true stars, just fading lies

Far too easily distracted by this wretched curse
I'm enticed and so attracted
Bait and trap me, perhaps worse
Jade brilliance, emerald lies
Each glimmer must fade and die

This gift of sight
This glorious blight

Fireflies
Close your eyes
They flicker dim then die
Not true stars, just fading lies
Fireflies
Close your eyes
Dancing so sweetly by
Then disappearing with a sigh

I don't want these distractions
No compromise for fractions
Diminish these subtractions
False lights are just defractions

Megan Petterson

Great song!!!

TeamtwostarS

Is that Dennis in the back singing?