Son of the Dragon
Eternal Duel: Gods, Devils, and the Dance of Fate
Lyrics
Thunder cracked and lightning flashed on the day that I was born
Symbolic description of a tumultuous and ominous birth, marked by natural disturbances.
Snakes did coil as the jackals howled and the doctors looked forlorn
Imagery of unsettling events, emphasizing an eerie atmosphere during the birth, with medical professionals appearing concerned.
Four black riders came to town towing a sinister storm
Introduction of four mysterious figures bringing a foreboding storm to the town.
People cried and covered their ears at the sound of the Horsemen's horns
People react with fear and distress to the ominous arrival, particularly to the sound of the Horsemen's horns.
God and Satan rolling the dice
Metaphorical depiction of life's uncertainties, with a reference to chance or fate represented by God and Satan.
God did get the snake eyes
A twist of fate, where God faces an unfortunate outcome, expressed through the metaphor of "snake eyes" in dice.
Raise my fist and I cry oh why
An expression of frustration and questioning destiny, possibly in the face of adversity.
Can't I help myself?
A plea for self-help and reflection on personal agency.
Something wicked laughed aloud that in darkness dwells
Introduction of a malevolent force that finds joy in the dark, possibly representing evil or negative influences.
Nuns and priests fell to their knees and began to bless themselves
Religious imagery depicting the vulnerability of religious figures in the presence of malevolence.
Man with a sign says if you walk that line you will surely go to Hell
A warning about consequences, with a suggestion that certain actions may lead to damnation.
I said it might be true but if I do then surely I'll be treated well
An acknowledgment of potential consequences, countered with a belief that favorable treatment may follow.
God and the Devil arm wrestle
A symbolic portrayal of the eternal struggle between good (God) and evil (Devil).
Deciding who should rule my vessel
Decision-making regarding personal destiny, with a reference to the control exerted by higher powers.
Just who won I don't know, and I guess I'll
Uncertainty about the outcome of the struggle between God and the Devil.
Reap what I sow
An acceptance of the consequences of one's actions, acknowledging the principle of reaping what is sown.
Birds will sing and sun will shine on the day that I die
Contrast between a peaceful death and the looming negativity associated with the aftermath.
But a big black cloud will hang above wherever my body should lie
Anticipation of negative repercussions even in death, suggesting a life marked by controversy.
Mamas gonna tell their kids not to do what I have done
Motherly advice warning future generations against emulating the speaker's actions.
But I don't care I'll let them talk, what I did I did for fun
Defiance against societal judgment, with the speaker asserting that their actions were driven by a pursuit of enjoyment.
Somewhere a father will frown
A portrayal of generational cycles, with the transfer of responsibilities and consequences from one father to another.
A new child inherits the crown
Introduction of a new inheritor, possibly suggesting a continuation of a legacy.
And I'll laugh as they put me on the pyre
Amidst the consequences, a sense of dark humor and indifference to societal judgment.
I'll save you a spot by the fire
A provocative invitation, expressing a lack of remorse and an expectation of a fiery fate.
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