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Published: 2009-11-09 01:57:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 3151; Favourites: 97; Downloads: 40
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Description "You would not believe your eyes,
If ten million fireflies.
Lit up the world as I fell asleep.
'Cause they fill the open air,
And leave teardrops everywhere.
You think me rude,
But I would just stand and stare.

I'd like to make myself believe,
That Planet Earth turns slowly.
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep,
'Cause everything is never as it seems.

'Cause I get a thousand hugs,
From ten thousand lightning bugs.
As they try to teach me how to dance,
A foxtrot above my head,
A sockhop beneath my bed.
The disco ball is just hanging by a thread (thread, thread).

I'd like to make myself believe,
That Planet Earth turns slowly.
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep,
'Cause everything is never as it seems. Leave my door open just a crack (please take me away from here),
'Cause I feel like such an insomniac (please take me away from here).
Why do I tire of counting sheep? (please take me away from here)
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep.

To ten million fireflies,
I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes.
I got misty eyes as they said farewell (said farewell),
But I know where several are.
If my dreams get real bizarre,
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar.

I'd like to make myself believe,
That Planet Earth turns slowly.
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep,
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep).

I'd like to make myself believe,
That Planet Earth turns slowly.
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep,
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep).

I'd like to make myself believe,
That Planet Earth turns slowly.
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep,
Because my dreams are bursting at the seams."

Fireflies by Owl City

That song is what inspired me too draw this!

My favorite song ever. I love his music, it makes me feel as if I could fly!! It makes me happy and giddy!!

Owl City's music inspires me and makes my dreams and imagination go wild!

Thanks for the faves and comments!!

I've decided that I want to enter this in the "Dream" Wacom contest!!
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Comments: 73

MadCupcake911 [2013-08-20 13:18:12 +0000 UTC]

THAT'S TOTALLY ME!!!!!!!!!

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CedarWoods [2013-04-20 05:56:47 +0000 UTC]

This a wonderful picture. It captures the magic of Fireflies and the spirit of Owl City perfectly. Great job.

If you could take a moment to listen to this great new song that my nephew just released onto soundcloud (he and my niece are huge Owl City fans) that would be great.

[link]

If you happen to have an account of your own then please favorite/comment on the song/ follow them to receive word when their album is released.

If you don't have an account then please download the song at least.


Thank you.

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KteaCrumpet In reply to CedarWoods [2013-06-30 01:33:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

Your nephew is very talented!

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CedarWoods In reply to KteaCrumpet [2013-06-30 02:04:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. You can find a song by my niece on their band page (One Night) as well as a cover they did of the Owl City song Good Time.

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KteaCrumpet In reply to CedarWoods [2013-06-30 21:03:29 +0000 UTC]

Both were great songs! They sound full of energy when they sing, you can tell that they have fun making music!

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CedarWoods In reply to KteaCrumpet [2013-06-30 22:59:34 +0000 UTC]

They'll be releasing more hopefully soon. I sing with them occasionally.

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KteaCrumpet In reply to CedarWoods [2013-07-01 01:26:22 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! That's really cool that you get to sing with them!

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CedarWoods In reply to KteaCrumpet [2013-07-01 05:51:01 +0000 UTC]

I love to do it.

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jeneferinia [2012-09-02 14:16:19 +0000 UTC]

O_O This is fantastic.

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KteaCrumpet In reply to jeneferinia [2012-10-03 18:35:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Nice-Spice [2012-01-05 00:55:04 +0000 UTC]

This piece of art has been featured here: [link]

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KteaCrumpet In reply to Nice-Spice [2012-10-03 18:36:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it!

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Nice-Spice In reply to KteaCrumpet [2012-10-03 21:26:34 +0000 UTC]

No problem~

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carnivalwoods3 [2011-02-14 10:11:12 +0000 UTC]

Epic!

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KteaCrumpet In reply to carnivalwoods3 [2011-02-14 19:11:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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carnivalwoods3 In reply to KteaCrumpet [2011-02-15 06:27:02 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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xXAnaCaroXx [2010-02-03 00:38:32 +0000 UTC]

I did a drawing inspired in That song too!!
here it is:
[link]

Well, your draw is much better XD

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KteaCrumpet In reply to xXAnaCaroXx [2010-02-07 01:52:42 +0000 UTC]

Your drawing looks really nice! The little fireflies are so cute! Thanks! But yours is good too! :3

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GoldenHeart3 [2010-01-15 23:00:03 +0000 UTC]

I've always wanted to do something like this to my room, its so pretty, like the night sky

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KteaCrumpet In reply to GoldenHeart3 [2011-02-09 04:24:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yeah, I love the night sky theme too! I love glow in the dark stars and moons! X3

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GoldenHeart3 In reply to KteaCrumpet [2011-02-09 20:53:22 +0000 UTC]

me too X3
I always wanted to paint my ceiling to match the night sky.. but i wanted the stars to be in glow in the dark paint TwT lovely

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KteaCrumpet In reply to GoldenHeart3 [2011-02-09 23:38:29 +0000 UTC]

That would be beautiful! X3

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GoldenHeart3 In reply to KteaCrumpet [2011-02-12 23:48:02 +0000 UTC]

^w^

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KteaCrumpet In reply to GoldenHeart3 [2011-02-13 03:52:02 +0000 UTC]

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Saberox [2009-12-10 06:57:07 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic entry, full of imagination! Really dig it! Good luck with the contest!

Here my three entries! [link] [link] [link]

Hope my entries will be interesting to you too! Comments or critiques are accepted! Please if you like them, best on Dec 16 to 22! Thanks!

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MangaheartKT [2009-11-19 20:21:54 +0000 UTC]

So cute! I love that song =3!

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KteaCrumpet In reply to MangaheartKT [2009-12-02 22:43:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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sushi-woot [2009-11-15 18:50:29 +0000 UTC]

beautiful coloring! 10/10! great concept too! the song is good lol

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KteaCrumpet In reply to sushi-woot [2009-12-02 22:43:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Ice-Panda [2009-11-15 03:04:47 +0000 UTC]

ooo i <3 his songs too

the funny thing was once i read the title i was like "this reminds me of the song:

lol

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KteaCrumpet In reply to Ice-Panda [2009-12-02 22:43:24 +0000 UTC]

His songs are great!
lol!

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StitchesX0 [2009-11-11 23:28:27 +0000 UTC]

this pic is so amazing! the contrasting colors make it seem so real!

his songs make me happy and sad at the same time. and yes, im weird cause i hate goodbyes too.

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KteaCrumpet In reply to StitchesX0 [2009-11-12 02:30:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!!
Yeah!! His songs are so touching and beautiful. They are more unique than the majority of songs that are on the radio these days!!
lol! I hate goodbyes too!

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StitchesX0 In reply to KteaCrumpet [2009-11-12 02:35:03 +0000 UTC]

i kno right!

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Yagamiyaoi [2009-11-11 03:23:07 +0000 UTC]

HOLY CRAP! O______O Katie....You've outdone yourself with contrast and shading!!! 8D I love this one and the song is brilliant! I'm surprised i didn't see this before! Beautiful! D:< THIS NEEDS MOAR VIEWS DAMMIT! YOUR SO TALENTED! YOU MUST BE NOTTICCEEDDDDDDDD

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KteaCrumpet In reply to Yagamiyaoi [2009-11-12 02:29:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! I love the song so much, I think I love it more than Caramelldansen. XD LOL! Thankies! :3

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Seigner [2009-11-10 06:01:23 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work, very colorful

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KteaCrumpet In reply to Seigner [2009-11-10 22:44:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Seigner In reply to KteaCrumpet [2009-11-10 23:33:18 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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Sakakikitty [2009-11-10 00:56:09 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome ^_^
I've been meaning to ask you...
Do you use a Tablet or do you scan your art?
If you scan it, what pens do you use to ink them?
I use to use big fat ugly sharpies before XD
but now I switched to those thinner Micron pens but they still don't seem smooth enough like the lines in your pictures. Sorry if I'm bugging you about it but you have become one of my teachers because you are just awesome like that >:3 lol

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KteaCrumpet In reply to Sakakikitty [2009-11-10 22:44:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
I use a tablet!! The brand of tablet I use is a Genious Tablet!! XD There are some really good pens that I have that are really good with inking art. I have these pens that comic book artists use to ink their stuff with. The brand I have is called Faber Castle, or something like that. They are thin black pens. You can get them in a pack at some type of craft store! But I usually work with tablets. What I do is make my lineart super thin, and then on curves and corners I thicken the lines in those creases to make the lineart look less flat! It's okay, I don't mind! I hope that helped! :3

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Sakakikitty In reply to KteaCrumpet [2009-11-20 22:06:49 +0000 UTC]

Omg, Thanks so much, Katie! x3 It helped a lot, I now know what to ask my parents for christmas this year... Mwuahahaha >:3

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NotYourAverageArtist [2009-11-09 20:54:04 +0000 UTC]

OMG! IT"S MY JAM! -dances to fireflies with jar of rassberry jam-

Great job. Owl City's music has a certain magical touch to it. You made the picture really shine like the fireflies. Love the art and the music that inspires it

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KteaCrumpet In reply to NotYourAverageArtist [2009-11-09 22:03:36 +0000 UTC]

*Joins in the dancing* Thanks so much!! That song has touched my heart in such a magical way!! It's my favorite song!! His music makes me feel all happy and giddy inside! X3

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NotYourAverageArtist In reply to KteaCrumpet [2009-11-09 23:08:53 +0000 UTC]

-dances the waltz with jam jar-
do you like read my mind?
I love his music soo much. It ca be sad and pretty like Vanilla Twilight or just kinda weird and cool like West Coast Friendship.

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KteaCrumpet In reply to NotYourAverageArtist [2009-11-09 23:18:13 +0000 UTC]

XD lol!! Yeah! Even his sad songs sound happy and up beat sometimes! lol! I love it so much!

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NotYourAverageArtist In reply to KteaCrumpet [2009-11-10 11:29:42 +0000 UTC]

Live,laugh,love owl city

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KteaCrumpet In reply to NotYourAverageArtist [2009-11-10 22:40:31 +0000 UTC]

Yes!

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NotYourAverageArtist In reply to KteaCrumpet [2009-11-11 00:02:48 +0000 UTC]

it's the phrase we should all live by

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KteaCrumpet In reply to NotYourAverageArtist [2009-11-11 00:36:37 +0000 UTC]

Agreed!!

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