Firefly
Vertigo Angels Lyrics


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You crush me in I'm broken
Choked on words unspoken
I just want to run away
'Cause each word spoken
Is a chance that's broken in me
I just want to run away

But I can't let you down
I can't let you down
I can't let you down
I'm crushed but fear is flying

Firefly 'cause I know I'm going to show I, I was born for so much better than this
Firefly 'cause I know I'm going to show I, I was born for so much better than this

My chance is passing
Every day deity is laughing
I just want to run away
You said too much with nothing
I'm not your crutch or something
I just want to run away

But I can't let you down
I can't let you down
I can't let you down
I'm crushed but fear is flying

Firefly 'cause I know I'm going to show I, I was born for so much better than this
Firefly 'cause I know I'm going to show I, I was born for so much better than this

Better, better
I'm crushed but fear is flying
I'm better, I'm better
I'm better, I'm better

Firefly 'cause I know I'm going to show I, I was born for so much better than this
Firefly 'cause I know I'm going to show I, I was born for so much better than this

Better, better




I was born for so much better
I was born for so much better

Overall Meaning

Unrequited love and personal struggles are the central theme of Vertigo Angels' song Firefly. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer feels broken and suffocated under the weight of unspoken words. Every spoken word is a chance that was broken in them, leading to the desire to run away from the situation. However, despite feeling crushed, the singer acknowledges that they can't let their lover down, and despite the fear, they will keep going.


The chorus serves as a reminder of the singer's purpose in life, which is to show the world that they were born for something better than their current struggles. The chance to do so seems to be passing, and even the deities laugh at their predicament. Nevertheless, the singer is firm in their vision that they were meant for something more profound than their current situation.


Overall, the song highlights the feeling of being trapped and suffocated in a relationship or situation while striving to rise above it. It's an acknowledgment of the struggles of life while holding onto the belief that one can overcome them.


Line by Line Meaning

You crush me in I'm broken
I feel shattered and overpowered when you are around me.


Choked on words unspoken
I am unable to express myself as I am too petrified of your reaction.


I just want to run away
I am desperate to flee from this situation and find some solace.


'Cause each word spoken
Every time you say something, it causes further damage to my already fragile state.


Is a chance that's broken in me
My hope and opportunity for a brighter future is getting diminished with every word you say.


But I can't let you down
Even though I feel overwhelmed, I cannot disappoint you.


I'm crushed but fear is flying
Although I am shattered, I am determined to overcome my fear and rise above this situation.


Firefly 'cause I know I'm going to show I, I was born for so much better than this
I identify with a firefly as I know I am capable of glowing and shining my way out of this mess I am in.


My chance is passing
I am losing an opportunity, and it's slipping away.


Every day deity is laughing
It feels like fate is mocking me for wanting a better life.


You said too much with nothing
You've been talking a lot, but it's all been empty words and promises.


I'm not your crutch or something
I will not be used as a mere support system for you to lean on.


Better, better
I know that I am destined for something greater and better than this current state.


I was born for so much better
I have a deep-seated belief that I have a purpose and it's far more significant than this dismal situation I'm in.




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