Tears of the Dragon

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About Tears of the Dragon

"Tears of the Dragon" is the first single from Bruce Dickinson's second solo album, Balls to Picasso, released on 28 May 1994. The song is talking about the departure of Dickinson from Iron Maiden. Allmusic called "Tears of the Dragon" a "magnificent" track, "by far the album's best song".


Year:
1994

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For too long now, there were secrets in my mind 
For too long now, there were things I should have said 
In the darkness...I was stumbling for the door 
To find a reason - to find the time, the place, the hour 

Waiting for the winter sun, and the cold light of day 
The misty ghosts of childhood fears 
The pressure is building, and I can't stay away 

I throw myself into the sea 
Release the wave, let it wash over me 
To face the fear I once believed 
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me 

Where I was, I had wings that couldn't fly 
Where I was, I had tears I couldn't cry 
My emotions frozen in an icy lake 
I couldn't feel them until the ice began to break 

I have no power over this, you know I'm afraid 
The walls I built are crumbling 
The water is moving, I'm slipping away... 

I throw myself into the sea 
Release the wave, let it wash over me 
To face the fear I once believed 
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me 

Slowly I awake, slowly I rise 
The walls I built are crumbling 
The water is moving, I'm slipping away... 

I throw (I throw) 
Myself (myself) 
Into the sea 
Release the wave, let it wash over me 
To face (to face) 
The fear (the fear) 
I once believed 
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me 

I throw (I throw) 
Myself (myself) 
Into the sea 
Release the wave, let it wash over me 
To face (to face) 
The fear (the fear) 
I once believed 
The tears of the dragon, for you and for me

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Bruce Dickinson

Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, airline pilot, fencer, broadcaster, author, screenwriter, actor and former marketing director, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. more »

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Artist's Background
"Tears of the Dragon" was written by Bruce Dickinson, British singer, songwriter and the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Dickinson is popularly known for his powerful wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence.
Album Debut
"Tears of the Dragon" is a single from Dickinson's second solo studio album entitled "Balls to Picasso." Released in 1994, it marked a change in Dickinson's music from the heavy metal sound of Iron Maiden to a more alternative rock sound.
Song Theme
This song often interpreted as Dickinson’s reflection on his decision to leave Iron Maiden in 1993. The lyrics depict a man facing fear and contemplating death, a dragon being a metaphor for his fear.
Chart Performance
"Tears of the Dragon" is one of Bruce Dickinson's most successful singles. It peaked at no. 28 in the UK Singles Chart.
Video Concept
The music video of "Tears of the Dragon" illustrates a middle-aged man struggling with nightmares filled with scary imagery reflective of the song's lyrics.
Lyric Interpretation
Bruce Dickinson has claimed that the lyrics to "Tears of the Dragon" were written in just ten minutes and came to him in a dream.
Public Response
"Tears of the Dragon" has been described as one of Bruce Dickinson's most emotional and artistically accomplished songs, appreciated particularly for its highly evocative lyrics and memorable melody.
Live Performance
"Tears of the Dragon" was a consistent fixture in Bruce's live performances and it has been performed live by Iron Maiden as well, though not regularly.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists, notably Crystal Tears for a tribute album to Bruce Dickinson.
Post-Iron Maiden Release
"Tears of the Dragon" marked a new phase of Dickinson's career after leaving Iron Maiden. It became emblematic of his search for a new creative and musical identity.

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