Glow Worm
mel torm� Lyrics
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Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer
Lead us lest too far we wander
Love's sweet voice is calling yonder
Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer
Hey, there don't get dimmer, dimmer
Light the path below, above
And lead us on to love!
Glow little glow-worm, fly of fire
Glow like an incandescent wire
Glow for the female of the species
Turn on the AC and the DC
This night could use a little brightnin'
Light up you little ol' bug of lightnin'
When you gotta glow, you gotta glow
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Glow little glow-worm, glow and glimmer
Swim through the sea of night, little swimmer
Thou aeronautical boll weevil
Illuminate yon woods primeval
See how the shadows deep and darken
You and your chick should get to sparkin'
I got a gal that I love so
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Glow little glow-worm, turn the key on
You are equipped with taillight neon
You got a cute vest-pocket Mazda
Which you can make both slow and fazda
I don't know who you took a shine to
Or who you're out to make a sign to
I got a gal that I love so
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Glow little glow-worm, glow!
The lyrics to Mel Tormé's "Glow Worm" describe a little insect that emits a comforting light to guide those who are lost towards love. The glow-worm is seen as a poetic symbol of hope and guidance for those who are searching for their way in the dark. The first stanza of the song encourages the glow-worm to shine brightly and lead people towards the voice of love that is calling out in the distance. The glow-worm is seen as a beacon of light that can show people the way when they are lost and wandering. The second stanza compares the glow-worm's light to that of an "incandescent wire" and encourages it to "turn on the AC and the DC" to spread its light even further. The glow-worm's light is seen as essential for attracting the attention of potential mates and for creating a romantic atmosphere.
The third stanza of the song compares the glow-worm to an aeronautical boll weevil and encourages it to illuminate the deep, dark woods. The glow-worm's light is once again seen as a comforting symbol of hope and guidance. The fourth stanza describes how the glow-worm's light can be used to make a sign to someone and suggests that the glow-worm has taken a shine to someone special. The last line of the song reiterates the singer's love for his girlfriend and encourages the glow-worm to keep shining brightly.
Overall, the song "Glow Worm" is a romantic and whimsical tribute to the power of hope and guidance in the face of darkness. The glow-worm is seen as a symbol of hope and guidance that can lead people towards love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer
Radiate with your light, little creature, flicker and shine
Lead us lest too far we wander
Guide us so we don't stray off course
Love's sweet voice is calling yonder
We're beckoned by the alluring call of love
Hey, there don't get dimmer, dimmer
Don't fade away, remain bright and radiant
Light the path below, above
Illuminate the way, both high and low
And lead us on to love!
Guide us to the love we're seeking
Glow little glow-worm, fly of fire
Shine little glow-worm, airborne spark
Glow like an incandescent wire
Radiate like a dazzling electric filament
Glow for the female of the species
Radiate your light for the female of your kind
Turn on the AC and the DC
Activate both alternating and direct current
This night could use a little brightnin'
This dark night could benefit from a little illumination
Light up you little ol' bug of lightnin'
Illuminate, you tiny creature of lightning
When you gotta glow, you gotta glow
When you're supposed to shine, you must shine
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Shine little glow-worm, radiate!
Glow little glow-worm, glow and glimmer
Shine little glow-worm, radiate and flicker
Swim through the sea of night, little swimmer
Navigate the dark ocean of night, small swimmer
Thou aeronautical boll weevil
You are a flying insect, full of wonder
Illuminate yon woods primeval
Shine a light on the ancient forest over there
See how the shadows deep and darken
Observe how the shadows grow and become darker
You and your chick should get to sparkin'
You and your romantic partner should get together and create sparks
I got a gal that I love so
I have a woman that I deeply adore
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Shine little glow-worm, radiate!
Glow little glow-worm, turn the key on
Shine little glow-worm, activate your light
You are equipped with taillight neon
You possess an illuminating tail composed of neon
You got a cute vest-pocket Mazda
You have a small and lovely Mazda car
Which you can make both slow and fazda
You can adjust your speed from slow to fast
I don't know who you took a shine to
I'm not aware of who has caught your eye
Or who you're out to make a sign to
Or who you're trying to convey a message to
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Shine little glow-worm, radiate!
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Shine little glow-worm, radiate!
Glow little glow-worm, glow
Shine little glow-worm, radiate!
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