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
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
'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
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 [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/o/owl_city/fireflies.html ]
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
To ten million fireflies
I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as 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
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
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 seems
This song is awesome! I love how he's talking about going to sleep in such a busy place, here on earth. How there's so much to be seen here, but the real mystery in life is our dreams, and how they're bursting at the seams to say that what we believe is real and what is real are one in the same. You just have to look around at the fireflies :) lovely song.
I love owl city. I have for about a year? Two maybe. Since april 2008 when his first ep came out on itunes. I have never doubted his writing skills. He is one artist where i can never truely make any sense of his lyrics. I think that's why i enjoy him so much. Because with him, it doesn't have to make sense. It's all about the imgaination. But, anyway i love this song with a burning passion. And i'll say it right now, owl city is the next big thing. 'fireflies' is currently number eleven on itunes. I am glad to say that i discovered him before most. Haha, oh and he's amazing live. I saw him this past sunday(:
"you would not believe your eyes, if skittles were in the sky. Lit up the world as i fell asleep. 'cause they fill the open air, with colors all everywhere. You'd think me rude but i would just stand and... Stare... I'd like to make myself believe, that skittles ha-a-a-d no gre-.. N. It's hard to say that i'd rather eat a blue one than a green,
'cause everything is never as it se-e-e-ms when i'm drea-.. Ming!! I am so creative at times!
Fireflies lyrics
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by Unregistered on Feb 3rd 2012 8:52 pm
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It wont always be their for u u have to grab it while u got it
by Unregistered on Feb 3rd 2012 1:02 pm
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Make someone belive that they can do any thing if they try
by Unregistered on Feb 3rd 2012 10:10 am
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Fireflies dreams and those are the dreams we are supposed to bring to reality
by Unregistered on Feb 3rd 2012 10:06 am
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Fireflies light up my world. Adam young is one of the best artists that i know and i love watching his concerts and listening to his songs. Cuz when i do i feel so, alive. He inspires me with his songs and i believe that dreams don't turn to dust. I will never forget my first concert (owl city) here in manila. Everytime i pass the tent i remember where i first fell in love with him and his songs
by Unregistered on Feb 3rd 2012 12:21 am
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This fireflies and bugs are high and fun and fun and high.
by Unregistered on Feb 2nd 2012 10:47 pm
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I think that this is a very happy peacefull song that probably has deep meaning that i dont understand
by Unregistered on Feb 1st 2012 10:59 pm
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I think this song is fun to listen to it gets you to go and catch them with the thing so i would love to memorize it sometime if i can so yeah i love that band owl city they are the coolest in the world so yeah like i said love that song.
by Unregistered on Feb 1st 2012 9:36 pm
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Idk but it's a great song expecily(i know i spelled that wrong) by megan and liz ( on utube it rocks
by Unregistered on Feb 1st 2012 9:29 pm
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I think it means that sometimes dreams are better than reality. The fireflies and lightening bugs are like wishes and things you want so badly, but you know you can't have. Also, your head is filled with so many thoughts that you can't fall asleep at all. I know this from experience. :)
by Unregistered on Feb 1st 2012 5:50 pm
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Apprieciate what you have to life don't just blow it over like some kind of candle.