Dragon
Animal & Me Lyrics


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I watch the red fire rise
And become all the water
I watch the red fire breathe
How many days will it buy, buy?

I saw a red kite fly
Was it held by an anchor?
I saw a red kite burn
I saw a string gone astray

Enemies change their minds
Don't think you're above an
Infinite blasts of light on wooded cares
Elements in the mine are tipping the public
Focusing on design from burning stairs

Hold them, let them bleed, let them bleed
Find the main road
Hold them, hard to see, hard to see
Hear the seagulls
Hold them, let them bleed, let them bleed
Find the main road
Hold them hard to see, hard to see
Hear the sea

Slayers
Soul stars

I heard the red fire whine
And simmer in the water
Where the red fire wanders
I'll walk in its veins, veins

Enemies change their minds
Don't think you're above an
Infinite blasts of light on wooded cares
Elements in the mine are tipping the public
Focusing on design from burning stairs

Hold them, let them bleed, let them bleed
Find the main road
Hold them, hard to see, hard to see
Hear the seagulls

Hold them, let them bleed, let them bleed
Find the main road
Hold them, hard to see, hard to see
Hear the seagulls

Hold them, let them bleed, let them bleed
Find the main road
Hold them, hard to see, hard to see
Hear the seagulls

Hold them, let them bleed, let them bleed
Find the main road




Hold them, hard to see, hard to see
Hear the seagulls

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dragon" by Animal & Me are filled with surreal imagery and metaphorical language. The singer watches "the red fire" rise and become "all the water," suggesting a transformation or a merging of two elemental forces. The repetition of the line "How many days will it buy, buy?" suggests a sense of urgency or a desire to make the most of this spectacle.


The second stanza introduces the image of a red kite flying and burning, with its string gone astray. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for freedom (the kite flying) and its limitations (the string), as well as the risks involved in taking flight (the burning). The lines "Enemies change their minds/Don't think you're above an/Infinite blasts of light on wooded cares" suggest that the singer is contemplating the capriciousness of fate and the need to remain humble in the face of uncertainty.


The chorus repeats the lines "Hold them, let them bleed, let them bleed/Find the main road/Hold them, hard to see, hard to see/Hear the seagulls," which can be interpreted in a variety of ways. The metaphor of holding something and letting it bleed suggests a willingness to confront pain or suffering, while finding the main road and hearing the seagulls might represent a search for direction and a connection to nature.


Overall, the song seems to be exploring themes of transformation, freedom, risk, and uncertainty, with a focus on vivid imagery and metaphorical language to convey a sense of wonder and mystery.


Line by Line Meaning

I watch the red fire rise
I am observing the red fire as it grows and moves upwards


And become all the water
It transforms into water, taking on a new form


I watch the red fire breathe
The fire is alive and breathing as if it has lungs


How many days will it buy, buy?
I wonder how long this fire will last before burning out


I saw a red kite fly
I witnessed a red kite soaring through the air


Was it held by an anchor?
I question if the kite was being held down by something


I saw a red kite burn
The kite caught on fire and burned


I saw a string gone astray
The string holding the kite had become disconnected or misplaced


Enemies change their minds
Opponents have a tendency to switch their views or stances


Don't think you're above an
You shouldn't believe that you're immune to the consequences


Infinite blasts of light on wooded cares
Endless intense amounts of light shining on problems in the forest


Elements in the mine are tipping the public
The minerals in the mine are influencing the population


Focusing on design from burning stairs
Concentrating on creating something new from the destruction of old structures


Hold them, let them bleed, let them bleed
Take control of them and allow them to suffer the consequences of their actions


Find the main road
Locate the primary path to success


Hold them, hard to see, hard to see
Keep them under tight control, making them less visible or conspicuous


Hear the seagulls
Listen to the cries of seagulls, perhaps as a peaceful reminder of the ocean


Slayers
Individuals who eliminate or conquer their opponents


Soul stars
The most admirable or accomplished people


I heard the red fire whine
I heard the sound of the fire as it crackled and burned


And simmer in the water
It slowly produced steam and smoke as it interacted with the water


Where the red fire wanders
Wherever the fire goes or ends up


I'll walk in its veins, veins
I will follow the path of the fire and immerse myself in its presence




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: David Portner, Noah Lennox, Brian Weitz, Joshua Dibb

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@sunnygreenwood4126

January:ThunderWing
February:FlameWing
March:LeafWing
April:SeaWing
May:IceWing
June:GoldWing
July:LavaWing
August:SkyWing
September:NightWing
October:WindWing
November:SandWing
December:RainWing I guess, cause it’s pretty. Maybe a SilkWing.

Ooo I got the RainWing/SilkWing? Thing! What’d y’all get?



@kenkwan4325

Jan:Stormstreak
Feb:Neonwinger
March:Leafdread
April:Aqualeak
May:Frostwing
June:Goldraid
July:Infernostorm
Aug:Skyflame
Sept:Nightmare
Oct:Earthwing
Nov:Sandstorm
Dec:Midnightstorm/Moonlightwing cus the colours make me think it will be related



@sanemi862

Jan - Lighting Dragon
Feb - Dark Flame Dragon
Mar - Nature
Apr - Water
May - Snow Dragon
Jun - Radiant Dragon
Jul - Fire Dragon
Aug - Wind
Sep - Storm Dragon
Oct - Earth Dragon
Nov - Sky Dragon (idk)
Dec - Fairy Dragon



All comments from YouTube:

@sunnygreenwood4126

January:ThunderWing
February:FlameWing
March:LeafWing
April:SeaWing
May:IceWing
June:GoldWing
July:LavaWing
August:SkyWing
September:NightWing
October:WindWing
November:SandWing
December:RainWing I guess, cause it’s pretty. Maybe a SilkWing.

Ooo I got the RainWing/SilkWing? Thing! What’d y’all get?

@MissyMooYT

I got ThunderWing

@yuqiaong4257

icewing but i think frostwing is better

@MosasauroSorita

I got nightwing!

@austinlawrence6987

I got Leafwing

@williamophof5560

I got skywing

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@TheTiredBard

Everyone here is saying how beautiful their dragon is, and how satisfied they are. In the mean time, I'm here with my October dragon, that looks like it just woke up from the earth and is currently belching. Not exactly gracious or beautiful, but, it's truly my spirit animal.

@reversekills8550

lol

@rudhrashivasaigadde1098

Why is only October dragon looks like this??it looks like a sick dragon who is very old to be even old

@rudhrashivasaigadde1098

Still I like dragons

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