The original line-up consisted of Dave Chandler (guitar), Mark Adams (bass), Armando Acosta (drums) and Scott Reagers (vocals). They recorded their first two albums before Scott Weinrich replaced Reagers in 1986. The line-up of Chandler, Adams, Acosta and Weinrich is the longest-lasting. The third album Born Too Late (1986) is generally acknowledged as their best release.[3]
After breaking up in 1996 and briefly reforming in 2003, Saint Vitus reunited again in 2008 with the band's "classic" line-up, featuring Weinrich, Chandler, Adams and Acosta, and embarked on a successful tour. However, after 30 years in the band, Acosta left Saint Vitus in 2009 due to worsening health, and was replaced by Henry Vasquez. By 2016, both Weinrich and Adams had left Saint Vitus and were replaced by Reagers and Patrick Bruders respectively, leaving Chandler as the only constant member of the band and reuniting two-fourths of the original lineup.
Dragon Time
Saint Vitus Lyrics
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To a dragon's growl
It's sleep was disturbed
Now it's time to prowl
Off in the distance
Villages burn
Frightned people running
It's dragon's time in the village tonight
People screaming filled with fright
No way to save their simple homes
Dragon't breath is burning bright
Lighting up the darkest night
Leaving desolation all around
Ancient wings unfolding
The lair's come alive
Ancient lips are cracking
As they're grinning wide
Taking to the air
With gleaming yellow eyes
Driven mad by hunger
In search of any life
[Repeat chorus]
[Repeat first verse]
[Repeat chorus]
Leaving desolation all around
The lyrics to Saint Vitus's song Dragon Time speak about a dragon that has been awakened from its sleep and has begun to wreak havoc on the nearby villages. The people are afraid and running for their lives, as the dragon burns everything in sight with its fiery breath. The dragon is described as ancient, with wings unfolding, lips cracking and grinning wide, and gleaming yellow eyes. The dragon seems to be driven by hunger, searching for any life to consume. As the dragon continues its rampage, it leaves desolation all around, burning down the villages and leaving behind destruction.
The lyrics create a vivid picture of chaos and destruction created by a powerful, mythical dragon. The dragon in the song is symbolic of the primal forces of nature, with its destructive power and insatiable appetite. The song's message seems to be about the human fear of these forces and our inability to control them. At the same time, the song celebrates the power and majesty of these forces, recognizing their ancient and timeless nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Frightened people listen
People are scared and listening
To a dragon's growl
They're hearing the dragon's growling
It's sleep was disturbed
The dragon's sleep got interrupted
Now it's time to prowl
The dragon is out and about
Off in the distance
Far away from here
Villages burn
The villages are on fire
Frightned people running
People are scared and fleeing
Next, it's their turn
They know they could be next
It's dragon's time in the village tonight
The dragon is attacking
People screaming filled with fright
The people are screaming in fear
No way to save their simple homes
Their homes are beyond saving
Dragon't breath is burning bright
The dragon's breath is hot and bright
Lighting up the darkest night
It's so bright, it almost seems like daylight
Leaving desolation all around
The aftermath is incredibly destructive
Ancient wings unfolding
The dragon spreads its wings
The lair's come alive
The dragon's home is bustling with activity
Ancient lips are cracking
The dragon's lips are dry and cracking
As they're grinning wide
It looks like the dragon is smiling
Taking to the air
The dragon is flying away
With gleaming yellow eyes
Its eyes are shining yellow
Driven mad by hunger
The dragon is starving and losing its grip on sanity
In search of any life
It's looking for anything to eat
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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Tulekahju
Frightened people listen
To a dragon's growl
Its sleep was disturbed
Now it's time to prowl
Off in the distance
Villages burn
Frightened people running
Next, it's their turn
It's dragon time in the village tonight
People screaming filled with fright
No way to save their simple homes
Dragon's breath is burning bright
Lighting up the darkest night
Leaving desolation all around
Ancient wings unfolding
The lair's come alive
Ancient lips are cracking
As they're grinning wide
Taking to the air
With gleaming yellow eyes
Driven mad by hunger
In search of any life
[Repeat chorus]
[Repeat first verse]
[Repeat chorus]
Leaving desolation all around
Almeida Marcelo
I loved to play that song in my old guitar, saint vitus are finest riffs, finest songs, huge emotions in every song, true music, fellows
Tulekahju
Frightened people listen
To a dragon's growl
Its sleep was disturbed
Now it's time to prowl
Off in the distance
Villages burn
Frightened people running
Next, it's their turn
It's dragon time in the village tonight
People screaming filled with fright
No way to save their simple homes
Dragon's breath is burning bright
Lighting up the darkest night
Leaving desolation all around
Ancient wings unfolding
The lair's come alive
Ancient lips are cracking
As they're grinning wide
Taking to the air
With gleaming yellow eyes
Driven mad by hunger
In search of any life
[Repeat chorus]
[Repeat first verse]
[Repeat chorus]
Leaving desolation all around
Henry Griffen
Im wearing a ST VITUS t-shirt and listening to all there classic albums tonight
Jonathan Hectoncheires Lykiaos
got this on vinyl!!! freaking great stuff! i love the eerie epic feel of the dragons coming and kicking everyone's fucking stupid ass!!!!
CRASS_886
This song makes dragon time sound exciting and dreadful at the same time. Thats what I love about doom metal.
ENLIGHTENED WARRIOR
My dragon likes to burn shit up when I play this
emdeth
My brother saw them 2-3 months ago. I unfortunately feel like I'm living a St. Vitus song
eviiilll stiiick
Fuck ive been there. Its the worst! When i get to the stage i really need to evaluate shit. 🍀
Dagoth'Ur
That intro riff!!
Salochin Kirilovich Renkleov
It gave me the creeps.