The Dragon's Lair
Treacherous Quest: Confronting the Dragon's Lair
Lyrics
Way up north where the eagles sore,
Introduction to the setting, a northern place where eagles soar.
beneath a mountain, within its core
Describes the location beneath a mountain, hinting at a hidden place.
There's a treasure, you've been told,
Reference to a treasure that has been talked about.
lakes of silver and hills of gold
Imagery of lakes made of silver and hills made of gold.
But the stories they also told
Recognition that stories also speak of a dragon and its deeds.
about the dragon who killed the bold
Mentions a dragon killing those who dared to enter its domain.
who dared to enter his dark domains
Describes the consequences for those who attempted to steal the dragon's treasure.
to steal his treasure, they died in flames!
Highlighting the perilous fate of those who tried to take the dragon's treasure.
Pre Chorus
Beginning of the pre-chorus section.
Into the darkness you go
Encouragement or warning about entering darkness.
Defying the dangers ahead
Defiance in the face of impending danger.
In search for silver and gold
Expresses the motive of the journey: searching for silver and gold.
Driven by greed
Indicates that the driving force behind the quest is greed.
Chorus
Beginning of the chorus section.
Upon his treasure lies the creature rare
Describes the dragon as a rare creature guarding the treasure.
A sleeping beast of fire and air
Depicts the dragon as a dormant beast made of fire and air.
Well, enter thief, now if you dare
Challenges or invites someone to enter the dragon's lair.
Yes enter fool! the dragon's lair
Emphasizes the audacity of entering the dragon's lair.
Down in the dungeons you make your way
Describes the journey into the dungeons, immersed in darkness.
In total darkness, is it night or day?
Raising the question of time in the dungeon, whether it's night or day.
Slowly sneaking on soundless feet,
Stealthily advancing in complete silence.
moving towards the increasing heat
Approaching the increasing heat, possibly indicating proximity to the dragon.
The smell of sulphur, the dragon's near,
Smell of sulphur suggests the dragon is close.
but so is the treasure so don't feel fear
Despite the danger, the allure of the treasure remains.
The call of gold you just can't deny
Gold's irresistible call, emphasizing the powerful attraction of wealth.
If death awaits well, you have to try
Acceptance of the risk, acknowledging that death may await.
Pre Chorus
Continuation of the pre-chorus.
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus.
Bridge
Transition to the bridge section.
Shining silver and glittering gold
Description of the captivating nature of the stolen silver and gold.
It's beyond your wildest dreams
Portrays the treasure as exceeding wildest dreams.
and you steal with eyes that gleams
Highlighting the act of stealing with gleaming eyes, emphasizing desire.
But the sound of ringing gold
Introduction of a sound that awakens the dragon.
wakes the beast of stories told
Connecting the sound to the tales about the dragon's awakening.
The rattling coins seal your fate
Coins' sound sealing the intruder's fate.
With a single glance into his CRYSTAL EYES,
Introducing the concept of the dragon's "Crystal Eyes" with a warning.
your greedy soul is lost, turned to ice!
Outcome of succumbing to greed, turning the soul into ice.
Solo Nyberg, Dahl
Instrumental section performed by Nyberg and Dahl.
Pre Chorus
Return of the pre-chorus.
Chorus
Final repetition of the chorus.
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