Dragon
King Gizzard The Lizard Wizard Lyrics


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Petro-dragonic Apocalypse
Petro-dragonic Apocalypse

Flapping wings, weaving through
Crocodile, obsolete
Flattened, raze, spraying flames
Blood curdle screech
Dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon
Dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon

Gila is the aether
Quintessence and preacher
Aura drinker, spirit shrinker
The one true God

Vile smile, mental yolks
Nymphs, sylphs and pygmy's choke
Drink the blood, tasting Tchiort
What hath God wrought?

Dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon
Dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon

Petro-dragonic Apocalypse
Petro-dragonic Apocalypse
Petro-dragonic Apocalypse
Petro-dragonic Apocalypse

Winged demon on the stratosphere is
Swooping beneath to kill with fear
Stop the dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon
Stop the dragon, dragon, dragon

Scrambling jets and ballistic lies burned
Underneath the lidless eyes
Stop the dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon
Stop the dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon

Atomic space, chaos, it reeks
Pilots shriek, cities weep

Stop the dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon
Stop the dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon
Dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon
Stop the dragon

The eye dilates, the air gyrates
A gate in the sky, a portal to die
A shriek from space, a mangled yell
Dragon descends, welcome to hell

Audi mea verba
Oh ignis draconis
Ex cineribus orior
Altius atque altius
Alis patentibus
Lumine micante
Draco hic apparere debet
In loco subter

The eye dilates, the air gyrates
A gate in the sky, a portal to die
A shriek from space, a mangled yell
Dragon descends, welcome to hell

Ex profunditate antiquae doctrinae
Ad caelos supra semper
Hoc incantamentum evoco
Draco apparet
Incantametum iam transactum est

A creature born of the tempest
The thrill of the hunt
The thrill of the quest
A wild being of chaos and fire
Knowing naught but its own desire

To taste fear in the game's eyes
To claim its victory
To claim its prize
Killing all in its path, nay mercy shown
Until the dragon stands triumphantly high-lone

Dawn of eternal night
Dawn of eternal night
Dawn of eternal night
Dawn of eternal night

Terra firma, Earth murdered in the blink of an eye
Malevolent equivalent, diabolify
Bending storms beneath its will
Firelight troglodyte
Dawn of eternal night

Demonic bird, reptilian, desert, fetid breath
Sapien spite and fatal bite with a foul gas stench
Isiah's come to claim the throne
The dragon's birthright
Dawn of eternal night

The beast we awoke hath been untamed
Eyes of fireth and winds of a flame




It hath arisen from chairest lair
Spreading its wings and taking to the air, yeah

Overall Meaning

"Dragon" by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard is a song that delves into the apocalyptic power and destruction of a mythical dragon. The lyrics paint a picture of a world being consumed by this ancient beast, which brings forth chaos, devastation, and an eternal night. The song captures the terror and awe-inspiring force that a dragon represents, embodying themes such as power, fear, and the inevitability of destruction.


The repeated phrase "Petro-dragonic Apocalypse" suggests a connection between the dragon and an impending catastrophe. The lyrics describe the dragon's ability to fly and weave through obstacles effortlessly, while leaving a path of destruction in its wake. The references to specific mythical creatures, such as the crocodile, Gila, nymphs, sylphs, and pygmies, emphasize the diverse range of beings affected by the dragon's wrath. The song also touches upon the idea of gods and their influence, portraying the dragon as a deity or a god-like figure.


The final lines of the song depict the dragon emerging from its lair, spreading its wings, and soaring through the air. This crescendo of power and freedom showcases the unstoppable force of the dragon, leaving the listener with a sense of impending doom and a glimpse of the eternal night that awaits.


Line by Line Meaning

Petro-dragonic Apocalypse
The impending destruction caused by a combination of petroleum and dragon-like forces


Flapping wings, weaving through
The dragon swiftly navigating through the air with its wings


Crocodile, obsolete
The power of the dragon rendering the crocodile ineffective or outdated


Flattened, raze, spraying flames
The dragon destroying everything in its path with its fiery breath


Blood curdle screech
The terrifying sound of the dragon's screech causing fear and horror


Gila is the aether
Gila, a mythical creature, represents the spiritual essence or energy


Quintessence and preacher
The embodiment of pure essence and a divine messenger


Aura drinker, spirit shrinker
The dragon consuming or draining the life force and weakening the spirits of others


The one true God
Referring to the dragon as a transcendent and all-powerful being


Vile smile, mental yolks
The dragon's sinister grin and its ability to manipulate and control minds


Nymphs, sylphs and pygmy's choke
The dragon's presence causing suffocation and demise to mythological creatures


Drink the blood, tasting Tchiort
The dragon feasting on the blood of its victims, including the blood associated with chaos and Tchiort (a demon)


What hath God wrought?
Questioning the consequences and impact of the dragon's existence and actions


Winged demon on the stratosphere is
The dragon, a demonic creature, flying high in the stratosphere


Swooping beneath to kill with fear
The dragon descending from above to strike terror and cause death


Stop the dragon, dragon, dragon, dragon
An urgent plea to halt the destructive power and influence of the dragon


Scrambling jets and ballistic lies burned
Attempts to counter the dragon's threat by deploying military forces and using deceitful strategies


Underneath the lidless eyes
Being watched and monitored by the dragon, whose eyes are always open


Atomic space, chaos, it reeks
The presence of the dragon causing a disruptive and chaotic atmosphere in the realm of atomic space


Pilots shriek, cities weep
The terror and devastation caused by the dragon result in pilots screaming and cities mourning


The eye dilates, the air gyrates
The dragon's eye widening and the air swirling with its presence


A gate in the sky, a portal to die
The dragon serving as a gateway or entrance to death and destruction


A shriek from space, a mangled yell
The dragon's eerie cry resonating from outer space, sounding distorted and agonized


Dragon descends, welcome to hell
The dragon's arrival signifying the descent into a nightmarish realm of suffering


Audi mea verba
Hear my words


Oh ignis draconis
Oh fire-dragon


Ex cineribus orior
Rising from the ashes


Altius atque altius
Higher and higher


Alis patentibus
With open wings


Lumine micante
With shining light


Draco hic apparere debet
The dragon should appear here


In loco subter
Beneath the ground


Ex profunditate antiquae doctrinae
From the depths of ancient knowledge


Ad caelos supra semper
To the heavens above forever


Hoc incantamentum evoco
By this incantation I summon


Draco apparet
The dragon appears


Incantametum iam transactum est
The incantation has already been completed


A creature born of the tempest
The dragon, a being formed from the chaos and turbulence of a storm


The thrill of the hunt
The exhilaration and excitement of pursuing prey


The thrill of the quest
The excitement and sense of purpose in embarking on a journey or mission


A wild being of chaos and fire
The dragon is a untamed entity representing disorder and elemental power


Knowing naught but its own desire
The dragon driven solely by its own wants and impulses, oblivious to all else


To taste fear in the game's eyes
The dragon finds satisfaction in sensing and causing fear in its victim


To claim its victory
Asserting dominance and asserting its supremacy


To claim its prize
Taking possession of what the dragon desires or considers valuable


Killing all in its path, nay mercy shown
The dragon exterminating anything or anyone it encounters without any compassion or mercy


Until the dragon stands triumphantly high-lone
The dragon's ultimate goal is to emerge victorious and assert its dominance above all, standing alone in its power


Dawn of eternal night
The beginning of an everlasting period of darkness


Terra firma, Earth murdered in the blink of an eye
The dragon swiftly and effortlessly causing the death and destruction of the solid ground we stand on


Malevolent equivalent, diabolify
The dragon representing a malevolent force, almost devilish in nature


Bending storms beneath its will
The dragon exerting control and manipulation over powerful storms


Firelight troglodyte
The dragon dwelling in the darkness, emitting an eerie glow


The beast we awoke hath been untamed
The creature we brought to life has become uncontrollable


Eyes of fireth and winds of a flame
The dragon's eyes blazing with fire and its movements generating gusts of fiery wind


It hath arisen from chairest lair
The dragon has emerged from its hidden resting place


Spreading its wings and taking to the air, yeah
The dragon unfurling its wings and soaring into the sky




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ambrose Kenny Smith, Joseph Walker, Michael Cavanagh, Nicholas Craig, Stuart Mackenzie

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jriding6161

Audi mea verba
Oh ignis draconis
Ex cineribus orior
Altius atque altius
Alis patentibus
Lumine micante
Draco hic apparere debet
In loco subter

and..

Ex profunditate antiquae doctrinae
Ad caelos supra semper
Hoc incantamentum evoco
Draco apparet
Incantametum iam transactum est

Badass indeed.



@ZennZennster

The Latin parts translate to:

Hear my words
Oh fire dragon
I rise from the ashes
Deeper and deeper
Wings open
Flashing light
A dragon should appear here
In the place below

From the depth of ancient doctrine
To the heavens above forever
I invoke this spell
A dragon appears
The spell is now over



@MaximusMeridiusX

@@lostcarcosa7642

Glad you asked.

Hear my words
Oh dragon of fire*
I** rise from the ashes
Higher and Higher
With open wings
Flashing light
A dragon should appear here
In a place below

From the depth of ancient doctrine
Forever above the heavens
I invoke this spell
A dragon appears
The spell has now finished

*ignis may be nominative singular which could be interpreted as “fire dragon”
**not sure why they used the first person singular here considering the speaker and the dragon appear to be different beings. Genuinely can’t think of another way it could be translated though

You can see google translate did a pretty good job except a few parts. It’s really not too bad although the deeper and deeper part makes me die inside every time someone posts the google translate version (why would the dragon be going down???)



All comments from YouTube:

@Unshap

I'm so happy king gizzard made another folk album❤

@jelmervd2l

Folk? Sounds more like country yo me

@LAckasAMP

@@jelmervd2l It's definitely ASMR.

@danieljesus5987

EDM

@crwnul3084

Nah bruh it’s Jazz definitely

@logchicha1885

Bro, this is R&B music, what are you talking about?

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@chilean.sebass

Finally KG is embracing their mythical giant flame throwing lizard narrative, very stoked about this.

@drewbocop

lol exactly

@mklives2

My friend recommended a band called Queen Spleen and the Skink Witch. Is this it?

@jaycielle

@@mklives2 no but you're very welcome here

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