Firefly
Tori Amos · Other Songs - Tori Amos
I am waking from a dream.
I am choking on a scream.
You are trying to show me something.
But, the dark is wide and long.
The gates are closed, the CROWDS are gone.
But, you're still shimmering and leading me on.
Firefly, that's what you are.
Burning for me in my darkest hour.
Light breaks where no sun shines.
So, shine for me tonight.
Firefly.
I wait, two magnolias sweet and fresh.
Lines of poetry on my breath.
If you were here, would you have stole away?
My inspiration is an evening star.
So, come to me wherever you are.
I will wait for you, tonight, alone in the dark.
Firefly, that's what you are.
Burning for me in my darkest hour.
Light breaks where no sun shines.
So, come as you are, my evening star.
And, shine for me, tonight.
Firefly.
Firefly, that's what you are.
Burning for me in my darkest hour.
Light breaks where no sun shines.
So, come as you are, my evening star.
Shine for me, tonight.
Firefly.
Won't you come to me?
Oh, won't you come to me?
So, come to me.
I am choking on a scream.
You are trying to show me something.
But, the dark is wide and long.
The gates are closed, the CROWDS are gone.
But, you're still shimmering and leading me on.
Firefly, that's what you are.
Burning for me in my darkest hour.
Light breaks where no sun shines.
So, shine for me tonight.
Firefly.
I wait, two magnolias sweet and fresh.
Lines of poetry on my breath.
If you were here, would you have stole away?
My inspiration is an evening star.
So, come to me wherever you are.
I will wait for you, tonight, alone in the dark.
Firefly, that's what you are.
Burning for me in my darkest hour.
Light breaks where no sun shines.
So, come as you are, my evening star.
And, shine for me, tonight.
Firefly.
Firefly, that's what you are.
Burning for me in my darkest hour.
Light breaks where no sun shines.
So, come as you are, my evening star.
Shine for me, tonight.
Firefly.
Won't you come to me?
Oh, won't you come to me?
So, come to me.
Firefly - Tori Amos
Tori Amos's 1992 single "Firefly" stands as a defining moment in her solo career, blending her signature piano-driven pop with introspective lyricism. Released following her debut album, the track showcases her ability to weave personal narrative with atmospheric production, establishing her reputation as a vocalist and composer capable of deep emotional resonance. The song's haunting melody and vulnerable delivery marked a shift toward a more mature sound, distinguishing her work within the alternative and indie pop landscapes of the early 1990s. As a cornerstone of her discography, "Firefly" remains a testament to her unique voice and enduring influence on contemporary music.