Becoming The Dragon
Trivium Lyrics


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Swimming the river ascending
Free of fear, filled with purpose
Nishikigoi fights through oceans of adversity
Against the current to obtain the highest goals

Swim through oceans of suffering (swim through oceans)
Climb to the falls of Dragon Gate
Become
Transform from koi into a beast
Dragon

A living symbol of courage
No wave will shatter these scales (shatter these scales)
Dreams of three eagle claws and the paws of a tiger
Waterfall's up ahead one thing left to do

Swim through oceans of suffering (swim through oceans)
Climb to the falls of Dragon Gate
Become
Transform from koi into a beast
Dragon

You'll never stop the becoming, yeah
This dragon will rise and be king

All bear witness to a great form
Evolution is complete
A breath that turns into clouds producing rain or fire
Watch the world move according to each desire

Swim through oceans of suffering (Swim through oceans)
Swim through oceans of suffering (Swim through oceans)
Climb to the falls of Dragon Gate
Become




Transform from koi into a beast
Dragon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trivium's song "Becoming The Dragon" depict the transformation of a koi into a dragon, which symbolizes courage, strength, and power. The koi fish starts with swimming in the river, ascending against the current, and fighting through oceans of adversity to reach its highest goals. The fish then transforms into a dragon by climbing the falls of Dragon Gate, which is a mythical site in China where it is believed that koi fish can transform into dragons. The dragon, once formed, has unbreakable scales and possesses the strength of three eagle claws and the paws of a tiger. The dragon's breath can turn into clouds producing rain or fire, and it can control the world according to its desires.


The lyrics of "Becoming The Dragon" convey a message of perseverance and dedication. The fish overcomes obstacles and struggles to reach its ultimate transformation, showing that with determination, anything is possible. The dragon represents power and strength and the ability to transform oneself. The lyrics suggest that regardless of the challenges one faces, the will to succeed, improve and become better should never disappear.


Line by Line Meaning

Swimming the river ascending
Endure pain to make progress


Free of fear, filled with purpose
Determined to succeed, without fear of failure


Nishikigoi fights through oceans of adversity
Overcome extreme hardships


Against the current to obtain the highest goals
To achieve great things without help from others


Swim through oceans of suffering (swim through oceans)
Endure hardships and overcome them


Climb to the falls of Dragon Gate
Face the most difficult challenges


Become
Transform into something greater


Transform from koi into a beast
Change from something small and weak to something strong and powerful


Dragon
Symbol of strength and power


A living symbol of courage
A being that inspires bravery


No wave will shatter these scales (shatter these scales)
Strong enough to withstand any challenge or obstacle


Dreams of three eagle claws and the paws of a tiger
Aspire to possess the strength and skill of powerful animals


Waterfall's up ahead one thing left to do
One final challenge to overcome


You'll never stop the becoming, yeah
Will never give up on achieving greatness


This dragon will rise and be king
Will achieve great success and become a leader


All bear witness to a great form
Others will recognize the accomplishment


Evolution is complete
Transformation is finished


A breath that turns into clouds producing rain or fire
Powerful enough to control nature itself


Watch the world move according to each desire
Able to accomplish anything desired


Swim through oceans of suffering (Swim through oceans)
Endure hardships and overcome them


Swim through oceans of suffering (Swim through oceans)
Endure hardships and overcome them


Climb to the falls of Dragon Gate
Face the most difficult challenges


Become
Transform into something greater


Transform from koi into a beast
Change from something small and weak to something strong and powerful


Dragon
Symbol of strength and power




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Corey Beaulieu, Jason Suecof, Matthew Heafy, Paolo Gregoletto, Travis Smith

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PGS FlowXof

2006: Becoming the dragon
2021:In the court of the dragon

Space case

@AnimeGuitarCovers hold up..

AnimeGuitarCovers

2069: f*ckin the dragon

DYNAMIC ALI

2030: fuss roh dahh

Julian Hicks

This song is criminally underrated by those outside of the Trivium fan base. Stacks up with their absolute best 💯

Federico Mondelli

@LyadinDima actually it sounds like Testament. Try to listen to Souls of Black

LyadinDima

This one always stood out to me, very polished. Sounds like Metallica tried to make Norwegian black metal haha its awesome

Josh Bradford Bradford

As a newly minted trivium fan, I just found this song through a interview they did. Holy shit. A masterpiece in my humble opinion.

Vladimir Andreev

that bass solo at the end... it is something else!

Mike Qwerty

Heavy as @#$&

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