Fireflies
Teminite & 陳星翰 Lyrics
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Who thought we could be shooting stars
Shining so bright into the night
We could go so far
I can't count the breaths that I take
But you sure took my breath away
No one could have made me awake
Never saw that we flew with broken wings
Never thought that we were fragile at all
How can you say this ain't reality
How can you say you forgot it all
WE ARE FIREFLIES!
Ooh
How can you say this ain't reality
Ooh
How can you say this ain't reality
No one thinks they are made of glass
Until they are broken apart
I thought we're more than fireflies
Reaching for the stars
I can't count the breaths that I take
But you sure took my breath away
No one could have made me awake
Drifting AWAY
Never saw that we flew with broken wings
Never thought that we were fragile at all
How can you say this ain't reality
How can you say you forgot it all
WE ARE FIREFLIES!
Ooh
How can you say this ain't reality
Ooh
How can you say this ain't reality
The lyrics to Teminite feat. Starr Chen's Fireflies talk about the fragility of life and how that's often overlooked until something happens to shatter that illusion. The chorus "We are fireflies" is a metaphor for how we are all just fleeting lights in the grand scheme of things, but that doesn't mean we can't shine brightly while we're here. The line "Never saw that we flew with broken wings, Never thought that we were fragile at all" expresses the idea that we often don't realize our own weaknesses until it's too late. The imagery of flying with broken wings is particularly striking, as it suggests that despite our limitations, we're still trying to soar.
The song's verses talk about a relationship that once seemed unbreakable but has now shattered. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that they and their partner were not invincible and that the end of the relationship was not a surreal dream but a harsh reality. The line "How can you say this ain't reality, How can you say you forgot it all" suggests that one of them might be in denial or trying to move on too quickly, while the other is still struggling to deal with the breakup.
Overall, the song is an introspective look at the ephemeral nature of life and how we can't take anything for granted. It's a reminder to cherish the moments we have and to make the most of the time we're given.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday we were fireflies
We used to be bright and full of life, like fireflies in the night sky.
Who thought we could be shooting stars
We had dreams and aspirations of achieving something great, like a shooting star.
Shining so bright into the night
Our enthusiasm and passion made us shine bright, like stars in the night sky.
We could go so far
We believed we could accomplish anything and go as far as we wanted to.
I can't count the breaths that I take
I am so enamored with you that I am not even aware of my own breathing.
But you sure took my breath away
You mesmerized and enchanted me completely.
No one could have made me awake
You are the only one who could have made me feel alive and awakened.
Drifting AWAY
Despite my strong feelings for you, I still have to accept that we are drifting apart.
Never saw that we flew with broken wings
We did not realize that we were flawed and struggling until it was too late.
Never thought that we were fragile at all
We believed we were invincible and could overcome anything together.
How can you say this ain't reality
How can you deny the harsh truth of our situation?
How can you say you forgot it all
How can you pretend that our memories and feelings never existed?
WE ARE FIREFLIES!
We are still radiant and have potential even though our relationship has ended.
Ooh
Interjection to denote strong feelings like doubt or sadness.
No one thinks they are made of glass
We never believed that we were vulnerable or breakable.
Until they are broken apart
However, we fell apart and realized our fragility the hard way.
I thought we're more than fireflies
I believed our connection was deeper and more meaningful than just a fleeting moment like fireflies.
Reaching for the stars
We had lofty goals and were striving for greatness.
Writer(s): Xing Han Chen, Si Hua Liang
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
[!BlakeScheiner!]
in 4:16. Jester Heart True Final Phase. Phase infinity. Prepare for your Final Doom, Hal.
Later in 5:34.
Firey: Jester Heart, Prepare to. DIE! Fire Laser beams Jester Heart
Jester Heart: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(To many o’s to count)
Jester Heart was Brutal Complete Annihilated by Firey.
So. Jester Heart was killed off completely by Firey.
Firey: Final. He’s gone and not coming back.
Hal: But I’m both a Nanobot, and a new life form. Sometimes I use a computer with windows 11 pre-installed.
Firey: Windows… I know you don’t need a computer with a OS. You see that you are in a universe were all objects are completely a species of living things including me. Even if it’s digital.
Hal: Oh. This means.
Firey: You are going to a Earth like planet where OS lives here and we are in the orbit. So let’s go to the surface.
Hal: Ok.
[End]
[!BlakeScheiner!]
in 4:16. Jester Heart True Final Phase. Phase infinity. Prepare for your Final Doom, Hal.
Later in 5:34.
Firey: Jester Heart, Prepare to. DIE! Fire Laser beams Jester Heart
Jester Heart: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(To many o’s to count)
Jester Heart was Brutal Complete Annihilated by Firey.
So. Jester Heart was killed off completely by Firey.
Firey: Final. He’s gone and not coming back.
Hal: But I’m both a Nanobot, and a new life form. Sometimes I use a computer with windows 11 pre-installed.
Firey: Windows… I know you don’t need a computer with a OS. You see that you are in a universe were all objects are completely a species of living things including me. Even if it’s digital.
Hal: Oh. This means.
Firey: You are going to a Earth like planet where OS lives here and we are in the orbit. So let’s go to the surface.
Hal: Ok.
[End]
[!BlakeScheiner!]
in 4:16. Jester Heart True Final Phase. Phase infinity. Prepare for your Final Doom, Hal.
Later in 5:34.
Firey: Jester Heart, Prepare to. DIE! Fire Laser beams Jester Heart
Jester Heart: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(To many o’s to count)
Jester Heart was Brutal Complete Annihilated by Firey.
So. Jester Heart was killed off completely by Firey.
Firey: Final. He’s gone and not coming back.
Hal: But I’m both a Nanobot, and a new life form. Sometimes I use a computer with windows 11 pre-installed.
Firey: Windows… I know you don’t need a computer with a OS. You see that you are in a universe were all objects are completely a species of living things including me. Even if it’s digital.
Hal: Oh. This means.
Firey: You are going to a Earth like planet where OS lives here and we are in the orbit. So let’s go to the surface.
Hal: Ok.
[End]
[!BlakeScheiner!]
in 4:16. Jester Heart True Final Phase. Phase infinity. Prepare for your Final Doom, Hal.
Later in 5:34.
Firey: Jester Heart, Prepare to. DIE! Fire Laser beams Jester Heart
Jester Heart: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(To many o’s to count)
Jester Heart was Brutal Complete Annihilated by Firey.
So. Jester Heart was killed off completely by Firey.
Firey: Final. He’s gone and not coming back.
Hal: But I’m both a Nanobot, and a new life form. Sometimes I use a computer with windows 11 pre-installed.
Firey: Windows… I know you don’t need a computer with a OS. You see that you are in a universe were all objects are completely a species of living things including me. Even if it’s digital.
Hal: Oh. This means.
Firey: You are going to a Earth like planet where OS lives here and we are in the orbit. So let’s go to the surface.
Hal: Ok.
[End]
[!BlakeScheiner!]
in 4:16. Jester Heart True Final Phase. Phase infinity. Prepare for your Final Doom, Hal.
Later in 5:34.
Firey: Jester Heart, Prepare to. DIE! Fire Laser beams Jester Heart
Jester Heart: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(To many o’s to count)
Jester Heart was Brutal Complete Annihilated by Firey.
So. Jester Heart was killed off completely by Firey.
Firey: Final. He’s gone and not coming back.
Hal: But I’m both a Nanobot, and a new life form. Sometimes I use a computer with windows 11 pre-installed.
Firey: Windows… I know you don’t need a computer with a OS. You see that you are in a universe were all objects are completely a species of living things including me. Even if it’s digital.
Hal: Oh. This means.
Firey: You are going to a Earth like planet where OS lives here and we are in the orbit. So let’s go to the surface.
Hal: Ok.
[End]
[!BlakeScheiner!]
in 4:16. Jester Heart True Final Phase. Phase infinity. Prepare for your Final Doom, Hal.
Later in 5:34.
Firey: Jester Heart, Prepare to. DIE! Fire Laser beams Jester Heart
Jester Heart: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(To many o’s to count)
Jester Heart was Brutal Complete Annihilated by Firey.
So. Jester Heart was killed off completely by Firey.
Firey: Final. He’s gone and not coming back.
Hal: But I’m both a Nanobot, and a new life form. Sometimes I use a computer with windows 11 pre-installed.
Firey: Windows… I know you don’t need a computer with a OS. You see that you are in a universe were all objects are completely a species of living things including me. Even if it’s digital.
Hal: Oh. This means.
Firey: You are going to a Earth like planet where OS lives here and we are in the orbit. So let’s go to the surface.
Hal: Ok.
[End]
[!BlakeScheiner!]
in 4:16. Jester Heart True Final Phase. Phase infinity. Prepare for your Final Doom, Hal.
Later in 5:34.
Firey: Jester Heart, Prepare to. DIE! Fire Laser beams Jester Heart
Jester Heart: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(To many o’s to count)
Jester Heart was Brutal Complete Annihilated by Firey.
So. Jester Heart was killed off completely by Firey.
Firey: Final. He’s gone and not coming back.
Hal: But I’m both a Nanobot, and a new life form. Sometimes I use a computer with windows 11 pre-installed.
Firey: Windows… I know you don’t need a computer with a OS. You see that you are in a universe were all objects are completely a species of living things including me. Even if it’s digital.
Hal: Oh. This means.
Firey: You are going to a Earth like planet where OS lives here and we are in the orbit. So let’s go to the surface.
Hal: Ok.
[End]
Mr.KeybOred
Teminite, I just wanna let you know how awesome you really are. You're one of, if not my biggest inspiration in the music industry. I don't know if this sounds cliche. I've been listening to your music since around November 2015. Still to this day, your songs never fail to brighten my day. Whenever I'm bored, or in the mood for some wubs, I always know to go to your channel. :D I'm pretty sure you've helped to get me into electronic music & dubstep production. I don't know if you're reading this, but I just had to say that. I can't not express my gratitude for your existence. You are a... no, the dubstep god. Your sounds (synths, wubs, and growls) are incredible! So are your melodies. Now I've got a quick question. I know you use FL Studio, but what plug-ins do you use for your synths, growls, wubs, sound effects, etc? Whatever you use, your sounds, synths, and wubs are incredible! I'm pretty sure you use Serum for your dubstep wubs and growls and Massive for your non-dubstep synths and leads, right? Just makin' sure. Have a great one. Never give up. :)
Teminite
Thank you dude <3 I use Serum for almost all my wubs, and Massive for my synths and leads, you are 100% correct :)
Mr.KeybOred
Thank you so much too man!
Nate S
Well, that clears it. I sort of figured he uses Serum but I wasn't sure, Lol.
Rk Pred
Idk what he uses but he is A TOTAL DUBSTEP BOSS
Kwerz
Damn this is epic. Teminite inspired me to make music too. :)
GD DatFatRat
It literally goes from a nice orchestral piece to absolute fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
SP3CT3R
When Teminite comes to the 6th grade music concert:
legrandliseur tri
Wasn't sure at first if I liked the drop, but it's really growing on me. The contrast between it, the vocals, the build-up and the ending is amazing.
Edit: This is turning into my favorite track by Teminite lol. I absolutely love the drops now, especially the second one.
[!BlakeScheiner!]
in 4:16. Jester Heart True Final Phase. Phase infinity. Prepare for your Final Doom, Hal.
Later in 5:34.
Firey: Jester Heart, Prepare to. DIE! Fire Laser beams Jester Heart
Jester Heart: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(To many o’s to count)
Jester Heart was Brutal Complete Annihilated by Firey.
So. Jester Heart was killed off completely by Firey.
Firey: Final. He’s gone and not coming back.
Hal: But I’m both a Nanobot, and a new life form. Sometimes I use a computer with windows 11 pre-installed.
Firey: Windows… I know you don’t need a computer with a OS. You see that you are in a universe were all objects are completely a species of living things including me. Even if it’s digital.
Hal: Oh. This means.
Firey: You are going to a Earth like planet where OS lives here and we are in the orbit. So let’s go to the surface.
Hal: Ok.
[End]