I had a dream last night about a firefly She came into my room and my bed sat by I asked at once how in the world do you burn so bright She laughed and said she learned from watching the stars at night And she cursed the robin that eats her young And lies in every song he sung And insults her at every turn And her only wish to him Long may you burn I plan on going home and starting life anew Maybe even have ourselves a kid or two I'm almost there, I can feel the heat Of horses breathing down my neck And serpents wrapping round my feet And lo the talons digging in Breaking bones and tearing skin The moon looks on without concern And my only wish to you Long may you burn