Story Behind The Song
Anna wanted to write a song that invited lovers to meet, and to give them the confidence and courage to do so
Song Description
A story about two people who didn't have the courage to say hi
| Song Length |
2:47 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Rock - Progressive Rock |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Glad |
Subject |
Searching for Love, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
Kate Bush, The Eurythmics |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Dragons and Damsels
Words and Music by Anna Stainton www.lisbeestainton.com
© MarionetMusic 2007 www.marionetmusic.com
Verse 1: She liked to dream about dragons and damsels
She always wished she was there
With him and his steed, holding her close to his chest
Verse 2: She left her home and went west on a steamer
Found a new job, a new life
And she waited alone for her knight in his armour to arrive
And she cried
Chorus 1: When there?s no dragons to slay and no armour on show
And he?s destined for me, then how do I know
His heart may be of gold, but from here, how do I know?
Verse 3: She lived in a tower of flats by the river
She walked by his window each day
And he watched her and sighed, and his heart slowly broke up inside
Chorus 2: If there?s no dragons to slay and no armour on show
If she?s destined for me, then how do I show her
She?s breaking my heart, but from here, how will she know?
Bridge: One day he?ll find her standing alone
And he?ll put his arms round her and then they will know
Chorus 3: Cos when there?s no dragons to slay and no armour on show
And love?s taking a while to make itself known
Show your heart to the world, speak your mind and soon they will know
Show your heart to the world, speak your mind
Soon they will know