I was drawn to the light just a little curious Then I grew to needing it bright I began to speak of us By the time you realize you're on the losing side It's too late for regrets, too late for regrets I was caught by the light of a firefly night on a firefly night It was the girl on the cover Not the living breathing me And for once I can take no pleasure in my getting it right finally By the time you realize you're on the losing side it's too late for regrets I was caught by the light of a firefly night on a firefly night Like a magic trick once explained When you hold the secret in your hand, the magic's tamed There are no lights in my eyes now And I sit for hours in a daze, cause I've lost the sweetest madness That could baffle and amaze By the time you realize you're on the losing side It's too late for regrets I was caught by the light of a firefly night on a firefly night