Firelight
Young the Giant Lyrics
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By the silent moon
In the wild, the jungle flower
Your toxic perfume
Tell my friends I'm gone, it's true
I've past on now
To the eyes of a dark, lost blue
I don't believe you
I'm in a parachute
Falling in deep
Sleep
Out of control
Can you feel it?
Is this the end of the road?
Falling in deep
Lost in a dream
And the rains begin to shower
Cover me in blue
In the wild the watchman's tower
Your perfect monsoon
Tell my friends I'm gone, it's true
Tell my son I've gone away with you
I don't believe you
I'm in a parachute
Falling in deep
Sleep
Out of control
Can you feel it?
Is this the end of the road?
Trick up your sleeve
Breathe
I don't believe
Is this the end of the sea
Staring at me?
I could be free
In a dream
Lay down by the fire light
For all I know it's the last time
Tell my son
Oh
Firelight by Young the Giant is a dreamy and melancholic song that appears to be about a person waiting for someone, possibly a lover, in a jungle. The first verse sets the scene with the persona describing waiting 'many hours / By the silent moon / In the wild, the jungle flower' for the person they are waiting for. They refer to this person as having 'toxic perfume,' which may indicate some tension or unease in their relationship.
The second verse starts with the persona asking to be told to their friends and son that they have gone away, suggesting they have decided to leave or end their current situation. As the rain begins to shower, the persona revels in the soothing blue of the rainfall and mentions the watchman's tower. In the chorus, the persona expresses their disbelief and confusion at their situation, feeling like they are falling in deep sleep 'out of control.' They ask someone to confirm if this is the end of the road.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting many hours
I've been eagerly anticipating this moment for a long time
By the silent moon
Under the quiet and serene moonlight
In the wild, the jungle flower
In the midst of unexplored and untamed nature
Your toxic perfume
Your irresistible and dangerous scent
Tell my friends I'm gone, it's true
Inform those close to me that I have departed and it is not a lie
I've past on now
I have moved on from this life
To the eyes of a dark, lost blue
To the unknown and mysterious realm of death
I don't believe you
I don't trust or have faith in what you are saying
I'm in a parachute
I am in a state of free fall and uncertainty
Falling in deep
Plunging into the depths of the unknown
Sleep
A state of unconsciousness or unawareness
Out of control
No longer having the ability to manage or direct the situation
Can you feel it?
Are you aware of the intense emotions or sensations I am experiencing?
Is this the end of the road?
Is this the point of no return, where everything falls apart?
Falling in deep
Continuing to plummet towards the unknown
Lost in a dream
Confused and disoriented within a state of reverie
And the rains begin to shower
The precipitation begins to pour down
Cover me in blue
Envelop me in a sense of melancholy or sadness
In the wild the watchman's tower
Within a fortified structure in the midst of uncharted terrain
Your perfect monsoon
Your ideal, yet potentially dangerous, season of heavy rain
Tell my son I've gone away with you
Inform my child that I have left this world with you
Trick up your sleeve
A hidden or unexpected tactic or plan
Breathe
Take a moment to pause and focus on one's breath
Is this the end of the sea
Is this the conclusion of the vast and endless ocean?
Staring at me?
Are you gazing intently at my being?
I could be free
I have the potential to be liberated from my troubles or burdens
Lay down by the fire light
Rest beside the warm flames of the fire
For all I know it's the last time
This could be the final moment that we have together
Tell my son
Relay a message to my offspring
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sameer Gadhia, Eric Cannata, Francois Comtois, Jacob Tilley, Payam Doostzadeh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@martafigueira7310
Just close your eyes while listening to this song. You'll feel everything. I'm not capable to even explain it.
@samanthamagana9373
if youre swinging on a swing at night with your eyes closed you can feel the earth move.
@georgeboyer4135
I know right, it's an indescribable feeling, and it's so calming.
@laurynnoborio6045
Marta Figueira It feels like freedom to me. Like what I always imagined it would feel like to not have any limitations, the literal “the sky’s the limit”
@BigBotBryan7
This song is what I will always use to describe what it feels like to live
@ASHWYN
I really respect this group. It is surprising that they aren't already really popular. To those who love YTG spread the word. Beautiful song and album!
@Forlorn.
They've been popular for a while now...
@teri5719
I think they are starting to get the praise they deserve :)
@iDoom9
I thought they got a lot of attention when there last album hit. Cough syrup was #1 for a little bit
@bauron1985
I must say I have never heard them on Radio here in Portland, and most people I talk to don't know about them.