Dragon
The Narcissist Cookbook Lyrics

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I can hear you
You don′t need to roar
I can hear you

You and me, we were born intertwined
Your soul with mine
You don't need to roar
I can hear you just fine

I can see you
You don′t need to breathe fire
I can see you, yeah, yeah

There are so few creatures like you and I
Please don't scare away the ones we find
Please don't scare away the ones we find
You don′t need to roar
I can hear you just fine

You don′t need to roar
I can hear you just fine

Overall Meaning

The Narcissist Cookbook's song "Dragon" seems to be an ode to a special relationship, perhaps a romantic one, where the two people involved feel deeply connected to each other. The singer reassures the person they are addressing that they don't need to be loud or aggressive to get their attention, as they are already completely attuned to each other. The dragon metaphor could represent a powerful and unique bond that is not easily found in this world. The singer implies that it is important to treasure and protect this connection, to not scare it away, and to make sure that other people don't disrupt it.

The lyrics are full of romantic and mystical imagery, but also imbued with vulnerability and fear. The singer seems to be worried about losing what he/she has found, and afraid that the other person might not be on the same wavelength. The line "Your soul with mine" suggests a deep spiritual dimension to their relationship that transcends physical attraction. The dragon imagery could also be interpreted as a symbol of fear and danger, but here it is tamed and turned into something beautiful and precious.

Overall, the lyrics of "Dragon" are full of warmth, intimacy, and poignancy. The message of the song is that true love or true connection is not about grand gestures or loud proclamations, but about being fully present and attuned to each other. The delicate instrumentation and the singer's gentle voice perfectly complement the lyrics and create a dreamy, otherworldly atmosphere.

Line by Line Meaning

I can hear you
I am aware of your presence and your voice is audible to me.

You don’t need to roar
There’s no need for you to make loud noises as I can hear you perfectly.

You and me, we were born intertwined Your soul with mine
Our souls are inseparably linked in a deep and meaningful way.

I can see you
Not only can I hear you, but I can also see you.

You don’t need to breathe fire
Your mere presence is enough, there is no need for you to do anything extra.

There are so few creatures like you and I Please don't scare away the ones we find
We are unique and rare, so we should cherish and protect others like us.

You don’t need to roar I can hear you just fine You don’t need to roar I can hear you just fine
Repeated assurance that the singer can sense the subject perfectly without any need for it to be overly expressive.

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