Firefly
Tony Bennett (Duet with Kermit The Frog) Lyrics
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'Cause, oh, my
She radiates moon glow
Wants none of that noon glow
She starts to glitter
When the sun goes down
'Bout eight p.m., it's mayhem
Lights up and gives me a call
Take me to the fireflies ball
But when I get her there
Set her there
Do I get to pet her there
And grab me some glow
No, she's a gad about, mad about
Luring every lad about
While leaving me moaning low
Oh, Firefly, why can't I
Latch onto you no how
Oh, how I love you but gee
While you set the night on
Firefly, shine a little light on me
But when I get her there
Set her there
Do I get to pet her there
And grab me some glow
No, she's a gad about, mad about
Luring every lad about
While leaving me moaning low
Oh, Firefly, why can't I
Latch on for you no how
Oh, how I love you but gee
While you set the night on
Firefly, shine a little light on
Shine a little light on
Shine a little light on me
The song Firefly by Tony Bennett is a romantic ballad about a woman who radiates moon glow, referred to as ‘Firefly’. The song’s narrator is in love with Firefly but is frustrated that he is unable to get her to pay attention to him. Firefly seems to be a wild and free-spirited woman who is more interested in attracting attention from every other man around her than setting her sights on just one. She enjoys going out at night and lighting up the dance floor, but this leaves the singer feeling moaning and frustrated. He pleads with Firefly to give him a chance and shine a little light on him.
The lyrics of Firefly compare the woman to a firefly - a beautiful and elusive creature that lights up the night sky. The metaphor adds to the song’s romantic and whimsical nature. The song’s narrator is clearly infatuated with Firefly and her ability to light up the room. Although he is frustrated that she doesn’t notice him, there is still an underlying feeling of admiration for her free-spirited nature.
Overall, Firefly is a classic romantic ballad that captures the feeling of being in love with someone who is just out of reach. The lyrics are beautiful and the melody is hauntingly beautiful, making it a timeless love song.
Line by Line Meaning
I call her Firefly
I gave her that name because she shares the same qualities as this winged insect and has a powerful radiance.
'Cause, oh, my
I am in awe of her beauty and charm.
She radiates moon glow
She possesses a luminescence that is both entrancing and enchanting like the moon's light.
Wants none of that noon glow
She prefers not to shine brightly in the daytime.
She starts to glitter
As the sun sets, she begins to sparkle and shine, creating a breathtaking spectacle.
When the sun goes down
Her beautiful glow and radiance become more pronounced as the daylight fades away.
'Bout eight p.m., it's mayhem
Around 8 PM, things get chaotic and start moving swiftly.
She switches those brights up
She turns up the intensity of her luminescence, making her stand out even more.
Lights up and gives me a call
She illuminates and contacts me, letting me know that it's time to head out for an adventure.
Take me to the fireflies ball
Together we go to a gathering of Fireflies where we can see others like her and learn about their world.
But when I get her there
When we arrive at the event,
Set her there
After she settles in,
Do I get to pet her there
Am I allowed to touch her?
And grab me some glow
Can I take some of her glittering light?
No, she's a gad about, mad about
No, she's a flirt who enjoys the company of many.
Luring every lad about
She attracts many suitors with her beauty and charm.
While leaving me moaning low
Whilst I am left feeling sad and disappointed, wanting to be chosen by her.
Oh, Firefly, why can't I
Oh, Firefly, why can't I connect with you and become more than just a spectator?
Latch onto you no how
Why can't I hold on to you tightly and be with you alone?
Oh, how I love you but gee
I have such strong feelings for her, but unfortunately!
While you set the night on
Although she brightens up the night sky and fills me with joy,
Firefly, shine a little light on me
I still long for her to notice and favor me over the other suitors around her.
Shine a little light on
I hope she can acknowledge my presence and feel my affection.
Shine a little light on me
I genuinely want to be with her and bask in the glow of her radiance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLYN LEIGH, CY COLEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scottspadafore4264
I was 6 years old when this song came out. This song is my first memory of Mr Bennett
@jamesgrace8509
Great Song and Great Singer.
@lewiswhite95
Only man Mr. Sinatra, enjoyed coverage.
May the light shine on us that can't find let alone carry a tonne.
@fredbloggs6080
I had this 45 RPM when I was about 10 years old and played it on a record player--I don't think it was stereo. I memorized it at that age and was singing it to myself just a few days ago. I also had 45 RPMs of Perry Como's Catch A Falling Star, The Day the Rains Came Down by Jane Morgan, Beep Beep by the Playmates, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Gina, and probably several other Johnny Mathis songs, the Theme from Exodus by Ferrante and Teicher. I played LPs like Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Peer Gynt, and the movie soundtracks of Oklahoma and It's Always Fair Weather, and the Broadway cast albums of Annie Get Your Gun and the Sound of Music, which my whole sixth grade class went to New York to see on Broadway with Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel in 1960. I had many other albums and 45 RPMs of all genres later but that's what I remember from before 1960.
@caiden0o020
Rip
@CarlDuke
Thanks for that information about the two versions. Hard to chose between them, both short though the second is really short.
Kind of like the two versions of Boulevard of Broken Dreams. There I like version number two is much better.
@IVORIESMAN
Super track from Mr.Bennett. I presume your copy is the US issue Al. I didn't realise it was released in the UK - on Philips I suppose...
@OldiesAl
Yes Joe it's the original US release, the UK version is on Philips must be pretty scarce though as I've never seen one, still on the look out but gave in to the US 45 for now. Tony and Lady Gaga have recorded this on their Cheek To Cheek album. I have tickets to see them as well :)
@IVORIESMAN
ferrarial I knew it rang a bell. Lucky you with the tickets - have a good time...
@markherron1407
When Ted Carson the ex-boyfriend of movie 🎥 star ⭐ Cindy Cooke was found dead in a burned-out building! It looked like he had been murdered! Around the same time,an arsonist started to destroy anything in Gotham City 🌆 linked to Cindy! The culprit turned out to be Firefly a flying villain in a flaming metal suit! When Nightwing and Barbara Gordon investigated,it seemed that Firefly was the known arsonist Garfield Lynn's! The heroes even found a clue 🗝️ in Lynn's empty apartment:a list of potential targets with only one 🕐 location not yet destroyed! It was a false trail! Firefly had maneuvered the police into a particular place, leaving Cindy unguarded! Realizing that they had been duped, Nightwing raced to Cindy's penthouse, but arrived too late Firefly attacked, apparently killing her! However the burned victim was Cindy's agent! Firefly was actually Ted Carson! He had faked his and Cindy's deaths in an attempt to secretly abduct her and restart their relationship on his terms, but his mad 😡 plot was foiled by Nightwing and Barbara! In recent times Carson has revived his Firefly guise acting as an incendiary mercenary killer, but he always ends up failing foul of Batman! Go HUG someone today IF they're been vaccinated and Happy 70th Anniversary¡ Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!