Story Behind The Song
The song is a love song, inspired by lightningbugs, or fireflies...it is about a lightningbug who is different than all of the rest because it is green instead of yellow. The idea is all he would have to do to find his lover is turn on the green light.
Song Description
The song is a love song, inspired by lightningbugs, or fireflies...it is about a lightningbug who is different than all of the rest because it is green instead of yellow. The idea is all he would have to do to find his lover is turn on the green light.
| Song Length |
3:09 |
Genre |
Pop - Electro, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, Enchanting |
Subject |
Insects, Searching for Love |
| Similar Artists |
The Decemberists, The Flaming Lips |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
As evening air wanes, slowly fades- periwinkle to slate
My brethren ignite in yellow- incendiary bursts glow
With two orbs contending- as summer gloaming grows dark
The sky is alive with- lonely explosions of sparks
This beacon of green shines off pier of my heart in distress
A signal that's calling revealing my loneliness
Could it be so easy to simply switch on my light
To show you the way here- and proof of my hurt inside
I am the lonely lightningbug- burning tonight
Am I the only shining one- with a green light
To tell you go
Who needs bursting fireworks- when you have fireflies
To teach and learn of bugs and birds- when they're alive with desire
The warbling of birds chirp- sweet songs in deep symphony
And all around life thrives- and all the while just a love story
I am the lonely lightningbug- burning tonight
Am I the only shining one- with a green light
To tell you go