Dragons
Prefab Sprout Lyrics


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The first time I saw you
I realized at once you were an angel in torment
How could I desert you?

I vowed in that moment
Nothing in this world or any other
Would ever threaten or hurt you
Dragons may guard your door
But I'm on my way to save you
Devils wage unholy war
But I'm on my way to save you

The forces of darkness
May mobilize 100 million demons
An army to keep you far from me
Determined to stop me
They'll spend eternity
Regretting they ever crossed me
They'll suffer, believe me

Dragons may guard your door
But I'm on my way to save you
Devils wage unholy war
But I'm on my way to save you





To save you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Prefab Sprout's song "Dragons" evoke a sense of devotion and determination to save someone they see as an angel in torment. The singer vows to never leave their side and protect them from any harm. The dragons and devils mentioned represent the obstacles standing in the way of their happiness but the singer is willing to risk their own safety and fight to be with them. The lines "The forces of darkness, May mobilize 100 million demons, An army to keep you far from me, Determined to stop me" show the intensity of the struggle the singer is willing to face.


The song reflects a deep sense of love, almost to the point of obsession, as the singer declares his willingness to face any obstacle to be with the person they love. The dragons and devils can be interpreted as external threats or internal fears and doubts that one must overcome to find true love. The song suggests that love is worth fighting for, and nothing can stand in the way of true love if one is determined enough.


Overall, "Dragons" can be seen as an uplifting and inspiring love song. It conveys a message of hope, perseverance, and the power of true love to overcome any adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

The first time I saw you
I knew immediately that you were an angel in pain.


I realized at once you were an angel in torment
I immediately recognized your divine nature but also sensed your suffering.


How could I desert you?
There was no way I could abandon you or leave you alone.


I vowed in that moment
I made a promise at that very instant.


Nothing in this world or any other
Absolutely nothing, no matter the realm, would ever put you in harm's way.


Would ever threaten or hurt you
I'll do everything in my power to prevent you from being harmed.


Dragons may guard your door
There may be mighty creatures standing in the way of reaching you.


But I'm on my way to save you
Nonetheless, I'm determined to overcome any obstacle to reach and rescue you.


Devils wage unholy war
Even the forces of evil try to fight to keep us apart.


The forces of darkness
Evil is mobilizing an enormous army to keep us apart.


May mobilize 100 million demons
This army could be incredibly powerful with vast amounts of minions in its ranks.


An army to keep you far from me
Their sole purpose is to keep me from reaching you.


Determined to stop me
They are so set on their goal that they won't back down from trying to stop me.


They'll spend eternity
Their punishment will last forever.


Regretting they ever crossed me
They'll come to regret ever trying to cross me and interfering with my mission.


They'll suffer, believe me
I can assure you they will face the consequences of their actions.


To save you
All of these challenges are worth it because I want to save you.




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Patrick Stocks

The first time I saw you
I realized at once you were an Angel in torment
How could I desert you?

I vowed in that moment
Nothing in this world or any other
Would ever threaten or hurt you

Dragons may guard your door 🚪
But I’m on my way to save you
Devils wage unholy war
But I’m on my way to save you

The forces of darkness
May mobilize 100 million demons
An army to keep you far from me
Determined to stop me
They’ll spend eternity
Regretting they ever crossed me
They’ll suffer, believe me

Dragons may guard your door 🚪
But I’m on my way to save you
Devils wage unholy war
But I’m on my way to save you

To save you

Robotics, Control and Machine Learning

Great song!

Stephan Graham

such few comments? people suck

The Way.

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