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Lyrics of Fireflies by Adam Young, Owl City
verse
You would not believe your eyes if ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
′Cause they'd fill the open air and leave teardrops everywhere
You′d think me rude, but I would just stand and stare
chorus
I'd like to make myself believe
That Planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I′d rather stay awake when I′m asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
verse
′Cause I'd get a thousand hugs from ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance
A foxtrot above my head, a sock hop beneath my bed
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread
chorus
I′d like to make myself believe
That Planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I′d rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
bridge
Leave my door open just a crack (please, take me away from here)
′Cause I feel like such an insomniac (please, take me away from here)
Why do I tire of counting sheep (please, take me away from here)
When I′m far too tired to fall asleep?
verse
To ten million fireflies
I'm weird ′cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell (they said farewell)
But I'll know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
′Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar
chorus
I'd like to make myself believe
That Planet Earth turns slowly
It′s hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
′Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
I′d like to make myself believe
That Planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I′d rather stay awake when I'm asleep
′Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
outro
I'd like to make myself believe
That Planet Earth turns slowly
It′s hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Because my dreams are bursting at the seams
Writer(s): Adam R. Young
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The song 'Fireflies' by Adam Young feat. Owl City describes a dreamlike world where the narrator finds solace in the presence of fireflies, symbolizing moments of magic and wonder in an otherwise mundane reality. The lyrics convey a longing for escape from the struggles of insomnia and a desire to hold on to the fleeting moments of joy and imagination represented by the fireflies.
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Themes
Dreams and imagination
• If my dreams get real bizarre
• I'd like to make myself believe
• Because my dreams are bursting at the seams
Insomnia and restlessness
• Why do I tire of counting sheep
• Leave my door open just a crack
• I feel like such an insomniac
Nostalgia and goodbyes
• I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes
• I got misty eyes as they said farewell
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Moods
Reflection, hope, nature, joy, nostalgia
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Ocean Eyes
Album • 2009 • 15 tracks
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