Is there an allusion in fireflies by owl city?

Answer 1

The song is about Adam not wanting to let go of his childhood memories but he knows he has to grow up and move on, but he can still be childish thats why he "saves a few and keeps them in a jar." Etc.

Answer 2

Yes. Adam Young (Owl City) refers to fireflies like one refers to humans. E.G. "To ten million fireflies, I'm weird cause I hate goodbyes."

In reality, fireflies wouldn't be able to comprehend his emotions, nor would he be able to tell what they think.

Answer 3

The song itself can be interpreted as one metaphor, but an example of an individual metaphor is "Because my dreams are bursting at the seams."

Answer 4

Yes. "Cause I feel like such an insomniac".

Answer 5

I guess you could consider "To ten million firelies" and "If ten million firelies" and "ten thousand lightning bugs" hypeboles. I mean, imagine how scary ten million fireflies would be :O

Answer 6

'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

Answer 7

no