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Dragonfly
Universal Hall Pass Lyrics
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The pilot's set to broil, my nimble cook.
It's useless, flying kites
It only works if the wind is right.
And I've got a question for my dragonfly:
How to navigate through a perilous tide
Without a safe or sound device
Save only I,
So sayeth the law of shadow
No night is so long to stop day from following.
So long as I reach the air and finally feel my colours change.
Jump in!
Wisdom's with the pearls.
The little shiny eyes the oysters took.
Deception
Dragonfly
The underage plan to drink the night.
It's not so wonderful feeling like something just in the way.
Call up the 30 winds till your persian rug flies
Without a sage for sound advice.
Who's there
Save only I,
Save only I?
So sayeth the law of shadow
No night is so long to stop day from following.
So long as I reach the air and finally feel my colours change.
Oh, I'm willing, my dragonfly
No need to slice the dark, it's just as good, I've found
So jump in while the flame is bright
And if you jump when the wind is right
Think of this not as fire but lights of coming dawn
Coming dawn
Coming dawn
Fall up into the wind if she offers a ride
With no one else to turn the tide
Save only I
Save only I!
So sayeth the law of shadow
No night is so long to stop day from following.
So long as I reach the air and finally feel my colours change!
The song "Dragonfly" by Universal Hall Pass is a poetic and expressive ode to the power of perseverance and taking risks. The opening lines, "Jump in, it's only fire. The pilot's set to broil, my nimble cook," sets the stage for a journey through the unknown. The singer acknowledges the risk of flying kites metaphorically, which only works if the wind is right. The dragonfly is a symbol of freedom and adaptability, and the singer asks for guidance on how to navigate through the danger of a perilous tide without any help. The chorus repeats the idea that no night is too long to stop the day from following, suggesting that difficult times will come to an end and brighter days are ahead.
In the second verse, the singer continues to explore the different challenges they face as they navigate through life. They refer to the "underage plan to drink the night," perhaps alluding to trying to find a way to feel alive when feeling lost or stuck. However, the singer is also aware that they need to rely only on themselves, as they call upon the winds and their own inner strength to move forward. The bridge of the song encourages the dragonfly to take risks and jump in while the flame is bright, while acknowledging that the dark can be just as good with the right mindset. The song ends with a final repetition of the idea that no matter what challenges are faced, the singer will reach the air and feel their colors change, suggesting personal growth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump in, it's only fire.
The situation may seem dangerous or difficult, but it's worth taking the risk.
The pilot's set to broil, my nimble cook.
I am ready for any challenge that may come my way.
It's useless, flying kites, It only works if the wind is right.
Sometimes things don't work out despite our best efforts, and success requires the right external factors to be in place.
And I've got a question for my dragonfly: How to navigate through a perilous tide Without a safe or sound device Save only I, Save only I?
I am facing a difficult situation and must find my own way through it.
So sayeth the law of shadow No night is so long to stop day from following. So long as I reach the air and finally feel my colours change.
There is always hope even in the darkest of times, as long as I keep moving forward and keep my spirits up.
Wisdom's with the pearls. The little shiny eyes the oysters took.
True knowledge and enlightenment can only come from struggle and hardship.
Deception Dragonfly The underage plan to drink the night.
Sometimes we are tempted by things that are not good for us, and must make wise choices to avoid them.
It's not so wonderful feeling like something just in the way.
Feeling like an obstacle or hindrance can be discouraging and make us question our role or purpose.
Call up the 30 winds till your persian rug flies Without a sage for sound advice. Who's there Save only I, Save only I?
I must rely on my own skills and intuition to overcome challenges, even if it means taking risks and seeking adventure.
Oh, I'm willing, my dragonfly No need to slice the dark, it's just as good, I've found So jump in while the flame is bright And if you jump when the wind is right Think of this not as fire but lights of coming dawn Coming dawn Coming dawn
I am brave and willing to face the unknown, and see the potential for growth and transformation in difficult situations.
Fall up into the wind if she offers a ride With no one else to turn the tide Save only I Save only I!
I must take opportunities when they arise, and be prepared to face adversity and change without relying on others for support.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
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