El Dragón

Abel Velazquez's song 'El Dragón' is a poignant narrative set in the mythical land of Cameloth, where a princess is caught in the web of societal expectations and personal sacrifice. The song opens with a cold wind blowing, setting a somber tone for the tale of a princess who is bound to marry, despite the presence of a dragon who loves her deeply. The marriage is arranged, and the king has ordered to shoot the dragon on sight, symbolizing the harsh societal norms that prioritize duty over true love.

The princess, described as the 'last maiden,' is preparing for her wedding, a union dictated by societal convenience rather than personal choice. She is engulfed in a sea of doubts, hoping that her fairy tale might somehow come true. The dragon, representing a forbidden love, is dying to save her, but his efforts are in vain as she chooses to honor the societal contract instead of following her heart. The recurring tolling of the bells signifies the dragon's impending death, a metaphor for the demise of true love and freedom in the face of rigid societal structures.

As the story unfolds, the princess mourns the dragon, longing for the love letters that once begged her to save him. Despite her cold hands and tears, she remains trapped in her societal role. The dragon, mortally wounded, leaves Cameloth and ends up singing sad songs in a bar, a tragic figure who couldn't teach the princess to 'fly'—to break free from societal constraints. The song concludes with a reflection on how the story could have ended differently, leaving the listener to ponder the choices made and the societal pressures that shape our destinies.