“Fireflies” by Owl City
In the song “Fireflies”, Adam Young a.k.a Owl City metaphorically recounts his experience of sleeplessness. The singer reveals how several fancies run through his head whenever he finds it difficult to fall asleep.
The “fireflies” he talks about represent the illusions he has during moments of his unrest at night. Here, the singer shifts into a fantasy world where unusual things like hugging bugs happen. Ironically, he prefers to stay awake so he can see more of a world full of dancing fireflies because it is more intriguing than reality.
Can’t Count Sheep Anymore!
In the bridge of the song, the writer expresses his failed attempts to sleep, clearly stating that he feels insomniac. He mentions being tired of counting sheep to signify that he literally gets tired of trying to fall asleep.
Finally Sleepy but not eager to Sleep
In the latter part of the song, the writer seems to finally feel sleepy, yet he doesn’t wish to lose the euphoria he felt in his imaginary world. He reminds himself in the end that he’ll experience the thrill of his fantasies again, because he’s hopeful his insomnia will be back soon.
What Adam has said about “Fireflies”
Adam has admitted to being medically diagnosed of Insomnia. He added that during these moments, he is rather inspired to create new songs. He explained in an interview with Female First that the song “Fireflies” was written during a night where he was unable to sleep.
Music Video
The music video to this songs, which has received hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, had Steve Hoover in its director’s seat.
“Fireflies”
“Fireflies” is the lead single from Owl City’s sophomore album, “Ocean Eyes”.
Universal Republic Records released the track on 14 July 2009.
“Fireflies” scored a number 1 in over 10 countries and in the process did so on perhaps the two most-important music charts in the world, the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.
And overall “Fireflies” charted in almost 30 nations, going seven-times Platinum in both Australia and the United States in the process.
“Fireflies” was written and produced by the founder and sole member of Owl City, Adam Young.
And production-wise he was assisted on the track by Matthew Thiessen.
“Fireflies” is a really good, funny song. Defiantly able to get a few laughs out of it! Fireflies, is as well, despite its upbeat music background, is quite a nice lullaby, a lullaby that I’d like to sing to my niece next time she comes over to my house! Fireflies is a really great song, the background music, lyrics, sound, is what makes it an amazing song. I encourage all people who read this comment to listen to Owl City’s music, if one’s good all of ’em must be awesome🤩
love owl city my choir teacher does not understand
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yea this is the one
I love this song!! I thought it was weird at first, but after listening to it, it is quite a bop! Amazing!
this song is buzzen
Yeah it do be bussin
My 8 month old has listened to this song since he was 4 months and fell in love with ever but if it and when he’s crying if we play it he has the biggest smile
you like little boys
I love this song! My dad beats me every night and I hum this song while he does to distract me from it. Top tier song 🙂
I was hoping I got the meaning incorrectly. But in case it was what I thought, I am sending you a hug. You are strong. Just keep holding on. One day the stormy days will be over. Your best days are coming 🙂
May your life become easier, no dad should go out of his way to do that to a child.
i like this song
I remember finding Owl City when I was younger and now that I’m older it makes me sad knowing that I’m growing up.
me too! I feel the same as you
This song hits so different, men.
I love this song I listen to it all the time1
I LIKE THIS SONG
my fav song and probebly the best song in the world.