Fireflies
Owl City
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You would not believe your eyes If ten million fireflies Lit up the world as I fell asleep 'Cause they 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 (thread, 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) 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 (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 (jar, 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 seams)
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Written by: Adam R. Young
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Rankings"Fireflies" was released by Owl City as a lead single from their debut album "Ocean Eyes" in July 2009. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the band's only number one single in the United States.
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International SuccessBesides the United States, the song also reached number one in Australia and the United Kingdom, showing its global appeal.
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Platinum Certifications"Fireflies" was certified six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), highlighting its commercial success.
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Insect-Infused LyricsThe song is noted for its lyrics containing numerous metaphors and similes related to insects, particularly fireflies. This unique lyrical content made it stand out among other popular songs of the time.
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Synth-Pop GenreThe song is a part of the synth-pop genre, a subgenre of pop music that uses the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument.
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A Product of InsomniaOwl City's Adam Young has stated that the song was inspired by his insomnia, with the lyrics depicting his intense desire to fall asleep.
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Revenue through TV Shows and Movies"Fireflies" has been used in various television shows and movies, such as "Dancing with the Stars", "90210" and "Smurfs: The Lost Village", providing additional revenue and exposure for the band.
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Black and white Music VideoThe music video for "Fireflies" presents a unique aesthetic by making it mostly in black and white where Adam Young (founder of Owl City) is shown playing various instruments.
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Viral Success Years LaterDespite its release in 2009, the song experienced a resurgence in popularity in 2017 after it became a viral trend on social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok.
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Praised and CriticisedThough "Fireflies" was hugely popular, it also received a fair amount of criticism. Some people found it too simplistic and repetitive, while others praised it for its whimsical, dreamlike quality.
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