Dragon's Legend
Koto Lyrics


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Thinkman
The Formula
Legend
There are leaders
and those who only wish to follow and be fed
there are strangers with stolen power
and there are reasons that come tomorrow
and is it natures way
for you to run today and be free

(chorus)
do you want to be a legend
or a passing footprint on the sands of time
do you want to be a failure
or the best example of a man who lived to use his mind -
imagine what you could be

there are rebels
who can't be silenced, they remind us how to see
there are prophets, believing visions
while many others, put trust in science
and there are dreamers who
must get through, to your soul

(chorus)

imagine what you could be
with that feeling of symmetry
and your eye for beauty
then you've faith in the impossible -
imagine what you could be

There are lovers
of skills forgotten
by great people - in their haste
But there is no one
who knows what you do
that's the knowledge you should not waste
and teachers point the way
but only you can find the place





(chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of KOTO’s song “Dragon’s Legend” convey a message that each individual has the power to decide their fate and the impact they want to make in the world. It all comes down to a choice between wanting to be a leader or simply following the herd, being a legend or just a passing footprint on the sands of time, living life to the fullest or wasting it away. The lyrics remind us that there are different types of people, such as rebels who can’t be silenced, prophets who believe in visions, and dreamers who must get through to our soul. These people inspire us to see beyond what is immediately apparent and challenge the status quo.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of these choices and the possibility of achieving something great. The lyrics urge you to imagine what you could be and become the best example of a person who lived to use their mind, with a feeling of symmetry, and an eye for beauty. They remind us that we have the potential to be exceptional, and it is up to us to realize that potential. The teachers can point us in the right direction, but it is up to us to find our place and make the most of the knowledge we possess.


Overall, the song inspires us to make choices that lead to a life of purpose and meaning. It reminds us that we can choose to be a legend, create something that lasts beyond our lifetime, and make a difference in the world, or we can just be another forgotten piece of history.



Line by Line Meaning

There are leaders
There exist people who possess leadership qualities.


and those who only wish to follow and be fed
However, some individuals have no interest in leading, only in following and receiving benefits.


there are strangers with stolen power
In addition, there are outsiders who have acquired power through prohibited means.


and there are reasons that come tomorrow
There are circumstances that will arise in the future that may influence present decisions.


and is it nature's way
It is natural to question the purpose of one's actions.


for you to run today and be free
Perhaps it is appropriate to choose to distance oneself and be liberated.


do you want to be a legend
Do you aspire to be remembered for greatness?


or a passing footprint on the sands of time
Or simply a fleeting remnant of an existence once lived?


do you want to be a failure
Do you wish to waste a life without achieving anything notable?


or the best example of a man who lived to use his mind -
Or represent the epitome of a person who utilized their intellect to the fullest extent?


imagine what you could be
Ponder the potential greatness you could achieve.


there are rebels
There are individuals who refuse to conform to societal norms.


who can't be silenced, they remind us how to see
These individuals will never be silenced, and inspire others to open their eyes to the injustices in the world.


there are prophets, believing visions
There are those who are prophetic, and hold closely to their visions and beliefs.


while many others, put trust in science
Others place their faith in scientific discoveries and progress.


and there are dreamers who
Furthermore, there exist dreamers who


must get through
who are determined to persevere towards their goals,


to your soul
to stimulate something deep within yourself.


with that feeling of symmetry
With the sensation of balance energizing you,


and your eye for beauty
in addition to your ability to appreciate and recognize beauty,


then you've faith in the impossible -
one may believe that even the impossible can be made possible.


there are lovers
Some people are passionate about things


of skills forgotten
that are often not remembered


by great people - in their haste
even though highly successful people often neglect these skills due to their hectic lives.


But there is no one
However, there is no other


who knows what you do
Who understands the value of what you do


that's the knowledge you should not waste
It is important to recognize this and not let this knowledge go to waste.


and teachers point the way
Educators can provide guidance to individuals.


but only you can find the place
However, it is ultimately up to individuals to find the place where they truly belong.




Writer(s): Anfrando Maiola, Stefano Cundari

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@Doubleyou1969

One of the best Italo tracks ever made....

@JohnDoe-du3vq

Ken Lazlo ftw!

@Metisp

@@JohnDoe-du3vq I don't think that's Ken Laszlo. He has a higher pitch voice.

@raditzpedro5968

What about laserdance?

@raditzpedro5968

Klein and mbo

@myriamguezengar6228

​@@JohnDoe-du3vq Ken Lazlo arrive même pas à la cheville de Koto avec deux titres seulement.

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@gjdiemer3454

Legendary Koto production. R.I.P. Anfrando Maiola

@antestiusleontius3774

Some info about this marvellous masterpiece:
-Arranger & Conductor: Anfrando Maiola;
-Executive Producers: Alessandro Zanni & Stefano Cundari;
-Femal Vocal sampled from the video game "Dragon's Lair" (1983): Vera Pacheco;
-Narrator: Michael Rye.

@CLSGL

Vera Pacheco passed away in 2021 :(
She was so awesome!

@grzegorzchrust1718

Dziękuję za informacje.

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