After relocating to Paris, Woodkid released the Iron EP (produced by Woodkid, Julien Delfaud and Benjamin Lebeau also from The Shoes) in 2011. The lead track, Iron was arranged by Gustave Rudman. The self directed promo video features model Agyness Deyn. The track was also remixed by Mystery Jets and Gucci Vamp. A year later, in July 2012, the track "Run Boy Run" was released as a limited edition 7" with remixes by Sebastian and Ostend through a digital release.
His debut album, The Golden Age, was released on March 18, 2013, through an independent label, Green United Music. It features orchestrations by Bruno Bertoli and is mixed by Julien Delfaud. The next single to be extracted from the album was "I Love You" which features a Pharrel Williams remix.
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Baltimore's Fireflies
Woodkid Lyrics
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Your white skin, swirling fireflies.
Darkness has surrounded Baltimore bay.
Why don't you open your blue eyes?
Are they things that water can't wash away?
How can your absence leave no trace?
As I let you sink in Baltimore bay.
I drown myself deep in disgrace.
What is the price, am I supposed to pay?
For all the things I try to hide?
What is my fate, am I supposed to pray?
That trouble's gone with the sunlight?
A warm sun rises and ignites the bay.
I come back home and start to cry
I'll never come back to Baltimore bay.
Try to forget the fireflies.
What are the words that I'm supposed to say?
If someone knew about this lie?
If your body rises to the surface?
Through the silence of fireflies
The lyrics to Woodkid's Baltimore's Fireflies explore themes of regret, loss, and the struggle to move on from past mistakes. The singer questions what he should say in the aftermath of a tragic incident: "What are the words that I'm supposed to say?" The reference to "swirling fireflies" in the second line evokes a sense of lightness and wonder, contrasting with the darkness that has descended upon Baltimore Bay. The singer's regret is highlighted in the lines "What is the price, am I supposed to pay? For all the things I try to hide?" He is grappling with the consequences of his choices and wondering if he can escape them.
The second verse introduces a glimmer of hope, as the warm sun rises and illuminates the bay. However, this is juxtaposed with the singer's tears and his decision to never return to Baltimore Bay. Despite his attempts to forget, he can't help but think about the fireflies and the memories they represent. The final lines "If your body rises to the surface? Through the silence of fireflies" heighten the sense of suspense and tragedy. It is unclear what has happened to the person addressed in the song, but their absence leaves a profound impact on the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
What are the words that I'm supposed to say?
I am lost and have no idea what to do or say in this situation.
Your white skin, swirling fireflies.
The sight of you is beautiful and enchanting, like fireflies around pure white skin.
Darkness has surrounded Baltimore bay.
Things have become dark and hopeless in Baltimore bay.
Why don't you open your blue eyes?
Why won't you pay attention and acknowledge what is happening around us?
Are they things that water can't wash away?
Are the things we have done or experienced so significant that they can never be forgotten or undone?
How can your absence leave no trace?
Your absence has had such a profound impact that it's hard to believe there is no visible evidence of it.
As I let you sink in Baltimore bay.
As I let you go and accept that you are gone forever.
I drown myself deep in disgrace.
I am overwhelmed with shame and guilt.
What is the price, am I supposed to pay?
What is the cost of my mistakes, and what must I endure as punishment?
For all the things I try to hide?
For all the secrets and lies I keep buried and attempt to keep hidden from the world?
What is my fate, am I supposed to pray?
What will become of me, and is there any hope of redemption?
That trouble's gone with the sunlight?
That the problems and struggles I face will disappear with the dawn of a new day?
A warm sun rises and ignites the bay.
A new day has dawned, and a feeling of hope and renewal fills the air.
I come back home and start to cry
Returning home causes me to feel overwhelmed with emotion and sadness.
I'll never come back to Baltimore bay.
I cannot bear to return to this place that holds so much pain and heartache.
Try to forget the fireflies.
Attempt to move on and forget about the beauty and happiness that once existed in this place.
If someone knew about this lie?
If someone found out about my deceit and secrets?
If your body rises to the surface?
If your body is discovered and brought to the surface?
Through the silence of fireflies
Amidst the peaceful and serene ambience of fireflies.
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@justsomeguy5883
"Baltimore's Fireflies"
What are the words that I'm supposed to say?
Your white skin, swirling fireflies.
Darkness has surrounded Baltimore bay.
Why don't you open your blue eyes?
Are they things that water can't wash away?
How can your absence leave no trace?
As I let you sink in Baltimore bay.
I drown myself deep in disgrace.
What is the price, am I supposed to pay?
For all the things I try to hide?
What is my fate, am I supposed to pray?
That trouble's gone with the sunlight?
A warm sun rises and ignites the bay.
I come back home and start to cry
I'll never come back to Baltimore bay.
Try to forget the fireflies.
What are the words that I'm supposed to say?
If someone knew about this lie?
If your body rises to the surface?
Through the silence of fireflies
@mikemofunnyvideos7217
What are the words that I'm supposed to say?
Your white skin, swirling fireflies.
Darkness has surrounded Baltimore bay.
Why don't you open your blue eyes?
Are they things that water can't wash away?
How can your absence leave no trace?
As I let you sink in Baltimore bay.
I drown myself deep in disgrace.
What is the price, am I supposed to pay?
For all the things I try to hide?
What is my fate, am I supposed to pray?
That trouble's gone with the sunlight?
A warm sun rises and ignites the bay.
I come back home and start to cry
I'll never come back to Baltimore bay.
Try to forget the fireflies.
What are the words that I'm supposed to say?
If someone knew about this lie?
If your body rises to the surface?
Through the silence of fireflies
@airzelofhaos
Assassin's Creed, I will always love you for two things. 1: Being a badass franchise 2: Introducing me to Woodkid
@wabbajack5594
yes
@samuelbortel
still loves it today? xd
@oneshotReker
which assassins creed is it in?
@evecantcarry
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@nikkolomakaveli8295
I’m hindsight only one of these is true
@TheMarko086
Iron has been my favourite song for a few years and I never bothered to check out his work until now...I am blown away... I feel sorry for not checking earlier but this guy is sooo underrated...The world is not fair unfortunately ...
@iadoreapplehead
Iron was the first song I discovered of his too! Then later land of all popped up in my recommendations and I checked that one out. Then youtube was like: "You liked that one too, huh? Here, more songs of woodkid!"
@bunathan2485
He has millions of views on his videos how is he "Underrated"
@snackastackas5349
WheresMyBuns, it is probably because he doesnt get stuck into media too often.