The Firefly's Song
Alan Jackson · Like Red on a Rose [2006]
With a young man's heart
and a young man's roots
But now I stand where
A young man stood before
I don't run like I used to
This ol' man don't run no more.
You used to talk and I used to not
I don't listen but I hear a lot
Don't believe for a second that
My key won't fit your door
I don't want you like I used to
This ol' man wants you no more.
Chorus:
Hey, hidey-ho, I used to go where the devil wouldn't go
Where the river runs still and the water don't flow
Heaven couldn't stop me then
Hey, hidey-ho, good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Life goes by like the firefly's
Where the devil sits with a grin.
I used to sing with a young man's voice
A young man't heart and a young man's chioce
I hope my song is what you're longing for
I don't sing like I used tom sometimes less is more.
Chorus:
Hey, hidey-ho, I used to go where the devil wouldn't go
Where the river runs still and the water don't flow
Heaven couldn't stop me then
Hey, hidey-ho, good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Life goes by like the firefly's
Where the devil sits with a grin.
This crazy life is all we got
Like a shoestring tied in a beggars knot
And at the end that's what this story shows
I don't love you like I used to, this ol' man loves you more...
The Firefly's Song
Alan Jackson's 'The Firefly's Song' appears on his 2006 album Like Red on a Rose, a record that marked a significant shift in his career toward a more traditional, neotraditional country sound. Known for his baritone vocals and classic honky-tonk influences, Jackson often explores themes of nostalgia, rural life, and simple pleasures in his songwriting. This track fits within a broader discography that balances upbeat dance numbers with reflective ballads, showcasing his ability to capture the quiet moments of everyday existence. The recording stands as part of a body of work that has consistently reinforced Jackson's status as a pillar of modern country music, appealing to fans who value authenticity and storytelling over fleeting trends.

