Dragon
Beta Band Lyrics
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Is it ever any wonder that you get knocked down
Coming down fast gonna pass you on the right
I loved you before but now I turn in the night
Why you never seem to try
Moving down the way and getting lost
Blackness is (a place) in my mind
Is there any point in knowledge when you're old (and infirm)
Why you never seem to try
(Keep ass is ass? Cruel thing?)
How could you hear how to feel it?
How could you hear how to sing it?
I never been the type to sing all night but Ah!
Sitting on your bed [being?bean?] balanced on your head
Rolling back those fears
The loose lipped trouble dutch double on the monkey
You can see it in his face when you hear it in his (voice)
Why you never seem to try?
How could you hear how to feel it?
How could you hear how to sing it?
I never been the type to sing all night but Ah!
How the west was won its a lie but its made to sound like fun
The lyrics chosen from the Beta Band's song Dragon are quite enigmatic and abstract in nature. The song appears to be mostly about restlessness, motion, and feeling like one is going nowhere. The opening line, "Jumping up and down and fooling around, is it ever any wonder that you get knocked down?" refers to how it's easy to lose one's balance in life by constantly moving around without any real direction. The lyricist seems to be questioning why the subject of the song never seems to be trying to find a better path or direction.
The song continues with the lines, "Moving down the way and getting lost, blackness is (a place) in my mind," which describes the feeling of being lost and directionless as a dark place in their mind. The lyricist suggests that the less you know, the more you might learn – that is, the more open-minded one is, the more they might gain a sense of direction or purpose. However, at the same time, the song suggests that there may be no point in acquiring knowledge if one is old and infirm. Thus, the song seems to suggest that there is no point dwelling on the past as one grows older, and rather, one should focus on moving forward.
The lines "Sitting on your bed [being?bean?] balanced on your head, rolling back those fears," offers a hopeful note. It seems to suggest that there is a way out of the darkness and restlessness that the song has been exploring. By "rolling back those fears," the song suggests that by confronting personal problems, one can find balance and clarity in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Jumping up and down and fooling around
Engaging in reckless behavior without thinking of potential consequences
Is it ever any wonder that you get knocked down
It's no surprise that your carelessness resulted in negative consequences
Coming down fast gonna pass you on the right
Life is moving quickly and passing you by while you remain stagnant
I loved you before but now I turn in the night
I used to have affection for you, but now you cause me sleepless nights
Why you never seem to try
Questioning why you lack effort and motivation
Moving down the way and getting lost
Wandering aimlessly and becoming confused
Blackness is (a place) in my mind
Suffering from feelings of depression and hopelessness
The less that you know is the more that you learn
Sometimes, the less you know, the more you can learn about a subject
Is there any point in knowledge when you're old (and infirm)
Wondering if obtaining knowledge is worth it when you are old and unable to use it
(Keep ass is ass? Cruel thing?)
Unclear. This could be interpreted as the singer struggling to express his thoughts adequately
How could you hear how to feel it?
How can someone else know or understand your emotions?
How could you hear how to sing it?
How can someone else truly express themselves through song without personal experience?
I never been the type to sing all night but Ah!
The singer is usually not one to sing through the night, but now he feels inspired to do so
Sitting on your bed [being?bean?] balanced on your head
Sitting on a bed, feeling unbalanced or unstable
Rolling back those fears
Trying to overcome anxiety and worry
The loose lipped trouble dutch double on the monkey
Unclear. This line is open to interpretation and could suggest a problematic situation
You can see it in his face when you hear it in his (voice)
Observing someone's facial expressions and tone of voice to detect their true emotions
How the west was won its a lie but its made to sound like fun
The idea of the West being won through heroic deeds is a falsehood designed to be entertaining
Why you never seem to try?
Repeating the question regarding someone's lack of motivation
How could you hear how to feel it?
The same question is posed again about understanding someone's emotions
How could you hear how to sing it?
Yet again, the singer is questioning how someone else can truly express themselves through song without personal experience
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: STEPHEN PAUL MASON, RICHARD GREENTREE, ROBIN JONES, JOHN MACLEAN, CARLOS DIERNHAMMER, EGON LOUIS FRAUENBERGER
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