Enter The Dragon
Voodoo Glow Skulls Lyrics
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Your life begins, 'til you hit the ground.
Let's go.
Soaking it all up, with pain and misery,
It's not for everyone, but it works for me.
Taking all victims, here come the shots,
Shout out his name, enter the dragon.
Taking all victims, here come the shots,
Shout out his name, enter the dragon.
Staring at the clock, time is catching up,
Start feeling the hand leading you away.
Looking in the glass, black circles plaguing me,
Get myself a chance, the chance to sit with me.
Taking all victims, here come the shots,
Shout out his name, enter the dragon.
Taking all victims, here come the shots,
Shout out his name, enter the dragon.
Enter the dragon!
The lyrics to Voodoo Glow Skulls's song Enter the Dragon seem to describe the feeling of embracing pain and misery in order to find liberation. The first two lines imply that after a long day, when the smog clears and the sun goes down, that's when life truly begins. Although it seems counterintuitive, this could be interpreted as suggesting that experiencing hardship is necessary in order to truly feel alive. The next lines, "Soaking it all up, with pain and misery, it's not for everyone, but it works for me," reinforce this idea of using difficulty as a source of strength. The singer seems to be someone who thrives amidst struggle, even though they recognize that it's not a path that everyone can or should follow.
The chorus, "Taking all victims, here come the shots, shout out his name, enter the dragon," could be understood as a rallying cry for those who choose this difficult path. The "victims" might be those who have been hurt by life, but who are ready to fight back and take control. "Here come the shots" could refer to both physical violence (a "shot" of fists, perhaps) as well as the "pain and misery" mentioned earlier as something to be "soaked up." "Enter the dragon" could be a reference to the classic 1973 Bruce Lee film of the same name, which is about a martial artist who is tested against a powerful foe. In this song, "enter the dragon" could signify that the singer is ready to take on any challenge, knowing that they have already endured so much.
Line by Line Meaning
When the smog clears and the sun goes down
As night falls and the pollution lifts, a new chapter of life begins.
Your life begins, 'til you hit the ground.
Life is fleeting and fragile, so make the most of it while you can.
Soaking it all up, with pain and misery,
Enduring hardship and suffering can be a way to gain strength and resilience.
It's not for everyone, but it works for me.
Adversity may not be a preferred path for all, but it is one that this person finds effective for growth.
Taking all victims, here come the shots,
The artist is taking control and seeking to dominate those around them.
Shout out his name, enter the dragon.
The persona is likely referencing the famous martial arts movie 'Enter the Dragon', and using it as a metaphor to emphasize their own power.
Staring at the clock, time is catching up,
The inevitability of passing time is a source of stress and urgency for the singer.
Start feeling the hand leading you away.
The artist feels they are being pulled towards a fate they cannot escape or control.
Looking in the glass, black circles plaguing me,
The persona sees dark circles under their eyes as a visible sign of their fatigue and stress.
Get myself a chance, the chance to sit with me.
The persona seeks a chance for introspection and self-reflection.
Enter the dragon!
A final dramatic command that may be interpreted as an affirmation of personal power and control.
Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Edgardo G Casillas, Francisco Casillas, Jerry William O'Neill, Jorge Arturo Casillas
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