Tears of the Dragon
Tribuzy & Bruce Dickinson Lyrics
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For too long now, there were things I should have said
In the darkness...I was stumbling for the door
To find a reason - to find the time, the place, the hour
Waiting for the winter sun, and the cold light of day
The misty ghosts of childhood fears
The pressure is building, and I can't stay away
I throw myself into the sea
Release the wave, let it wash over me
To face the fear I once believed
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me
Where I was, I had wings that couldn't fly
Where I was, I had tears I couldn't cry
My emotions frozen in an icy lake
I couldn't feel them until the ice began to break
I have no power over this, you know I'm afraid
The walls I built are crumbling
The water is moving, I'm slipping away...
I throw myself into the sea
Release the wave, let it wash over me
To face the fear I once believed
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me
Slowly I awake, slowly I rise
The walls I built are crumbling
The water is moving, I'm slipping away...
I throw (I throw)
Myself (myself)
Into the sea
Release the wave, let it wash over me
To face (to face)
The fear (the fear)
I once believed
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me
I throw (I throw)
Myself (myself)
Into the sea
Release the wave, let it wash over me
To face (to face)
The fear (the fear)
I once believed
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me
The song "Tears of the Dragon" by Tribuzy and Bruce Dickinson is a powerful introspection of the mind and the struggles one faces when dealing with internal conflict. The song reflects on the pain of keeping secrets for too long and the burden of emotions that is often kept hidden. The singer describes stumbling through darkness and trying to find the courage to face what has been hidden for too long. The lyrics speak to the audience's desire to seek the truth, to find a reason, and to face the fears that are holding us back.
The singer reveals their struggle with feelings of powerlessness and the fear of losing control. The ice-cold emotions that have long been buried are breaking free, and there is nothing that can be done to stop it. As the walls crumble, the singer throws themselves into the sea, an act that symbolizes release and surrender. Finally, slowly awakening, rising, and facing the fear head-on, the singer confronts their weakness and embraces vulnerability. The tears of the dragon represent the pain and release from facing emotional truths.
Overall, the song's message speaks to the idea that sometimes facing internal struggles can be painful but ultimately necessary for growth and healing. It is a call to action for listeners to embrace their fears, break down the walls they've built, and confront what they have been hiding.
Line by Line Meaning
For too long now, there were secrets in my mind
I've been carrying secrets for far too long.
For too long now, there were things I should have said
I've held back from saying important things for too long.
In the darkness...I was stumbling for the door
I was lost and searching for a way out.
To find a reason - to find the time, the place, the hour
I needed a reason to confront my fears, and the right moment to do so.
Waiting for the winter sun, and the cold light of day
I was waiting for a time when everything felt cold and barren.
The misty ghosts of childhood fears
The fears that haunted me from childhood were still present.
The pressure is building, and I can't stay away
The tension is growing and I can no longer avoid it.
I throw myself into the sea
I plunge headlong into my fears.
Release the wave, let it wash over me
I allow my fear to overcome me completely.
To face the fear I once believed
I confront the fear that used to seem insurmountable.
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me
These are the tears that come from facing our inner demons.
Where I was, I had wings that couldn't fly
I had felt trapped and unable to follow my dreams.
Where I was, I had tears I couldn't cry
I had been holding back my emotions, unable to release them.
My emotions frozen in an icy lake
My feelings were buried deep and trapped in a frozen state.
I couldn't feel them until the ice began to break
Only when I allowed my emotions to thaw did I begin to feel them again.
I have no power over this, you know I'm afraid
I feel powerless in the face of my fears, and that terrifies me.
The walls I built are crumbling
The defenses I had built up are falling apart.
The water is moving, I'm slipping away...
The tide is turning and I feel like I'm losing control.
Slowly I awake, slowly I rise
I'm gradually waking up to my true emotions and feelings.
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me
These are the tears we shed as we face our fears and confront our inner selves.
I throw (I throw)
I leap into the unknown.
Myself (myself)
Alone, with no one to rely on but myself.
To face (to face)
To confront head-on.
The fear (the fear)
The overwhelming terror that has held me back for so long.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bruce Dickinson
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Alan Frost
@Xar I just want to underline the main point I was making - since this has tangented on a quest to defend Adrian Smith in Maiden. My main point was his contribution to Bruce's solo stuff was minor. Practically everything on Accident of Birth and Chemical Wedding (the two albums where he was included) was written by Bruce and Roy Z.
Adrian is only credited only on a few tracks, and if you listen to Bruce himself he talks how Accident of Birth came to be (thanks to Roy's ideas). I think this is where Roy Z is truly masterful, and he has demonstrated this in other arenas than Bruce's solo stuff. He is an exceptional composer and guitarist.
Now, that was my main point, and it holds. The rest I am not so interested in. I have no intention to put down Adrian. I like him, I think he is a great guitarist. Nor do I mind how you feel about Tears of the Dragon or his solo stuff in general. This was about how I felt about it.
I will leave you with a few thoughts. Take them as you will. When I said Adrian was not "that prolific a writer for Maiden", I didnt mean he wasnt important. I certainly could have phrased it better. But I do think the second most important songwriter is Bruce. We can agree to disagree there, but you will find many albums where he contributed more, so it is arguable both ways.
So is the notion that Somewhere in Time is Maiden's best album - but again, no need to argue individual taste.
wkr64691
this is one of the best live vocal performances I've ever seen of anything
Fernando Sobral
I agree ... It's a vocal class
Zubair Ahmed
That’s Bruce Dickinson Iron Maiden’s lead vocalist.
Transcendental Arts
@Zubair Ahmed really? And I thought that's Ernie from sesame street.
Mateo H
@Transcendental Arts LOL
Matik
this is the best Bruce's solo performance I have ever seen. Pure magic...can't find words
Xar
Nope, Rock in Rio
JRG ST
Amazing ejecution and sound quality. Bruce on tune like allways BUT THAT SOLO WAS SO GREEEEEEAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTT
Adrian Hołodiuk
😊
Marciologia
O arranjo que o Tribuzy fez dessa música ficou muito foda!