TINY FIREFLIES
In the past, and in your dreams, everything can be perfec… Read Full Bio ↴TINY FIREFLIES
In the past, and in your dreams, everything can be perfect. Tiny Fireflies is the sound of snowflakes burning in candlelight.

Tiny Fireflies are Lisle and Kristine from the Chicago-based indiepop-band Very Truly Yours, or, Lisle from Fireflies and Kristine from Tiny Microphone. Together as a duo, they are Tiny Fireflies.
Tiny Fireflies have one song on EardrumsPop's free compilation "Between Two Waves" and has a free single released on the same label in October 2010.

Snow
Tiny Fireflies Lyrics

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In a daze you were found
Strange timing, I suppose
I was taken by your eyes
Fascinated by your mind

I don't dream anymore
There's nothing but daylight stopping me
As I lie there awake, the hum of the air is soothing

As I watch you sleep
And I hear you breathe
As I watch you sleep
And I hear you breathe

You've aged but haven't grown
You find the door but can't get out
You rely on what you found
You rely on what you found

I don't dream anymore
There's nothing but daylight stopping me
As I lie there awake, the hum of the air is soothing
As I watch you sleep
And I hear you breathe

As I watch you sleep
And I hear you breathe

Overall Meaning

The song "Snow" by Tiny Fireflies features dreamy, nostalgic lyrics backed by a shoegaze-inspired sound. The first verse sets the scene for the song, with the singer describing being taken by someone's eyes and fascinated by their mind. The second verse takes a more introspective turn, with the singer admitting that they don't dream anymore and feeling held back by the daylight. The chorus brings the focus back to the person they are watching sleep, finding comfort in the sound of their breathing. The final verse returns to the outside world, with the singer observing that the person they were watching is stuck in a rut and relying on what they have already found.

The lyrics of "Snow" seem to capture the feeling of being caught between nostalgia and a sense of being stuck in the present. The reference to not dreaming anymore could suggest a loss of hope or imagination, but the comfort found in watching someone sleep and listening to them breathe adds a layer of intimacy and vulnerability to the song. The shoegaze-inspired sound, with its ethereal vocals and heavy use of reverb, reinforces the dreamlike quality of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

In a daze you were found
You were discovered in a state of confusion

Strange timing, I suppose
Perhaps it was an odd coincidence

I was taken by your eyes
Your eyes immediately caught my attention

Fascinated by your mind
Your thoughts and ideas captivated me

I don't dream anymore
I do not have any more aspirations

There's nothing but daylight stopping me
I am limited by the hours of the day

As I lie there awake, the hum of the air is soothing
The sound of the air is calming to me as I stay awake

As I watch you sleep
I observe you while you slumber

And I hear you breathe
I listen to your breathing

You've aged but haven't grown
You may be older, but you have not matured

You find the door but can't get out
You locate the exit, but are unable to leave