Dracula
Iced Earth · Horror Show [2001]
Do you believe in love?
Do you believe in destiny?
True love may come only once in a thousand lifetimes...
I too have loved...they took her from me.
I prayed for her soul....I prayed for her peace
When I close my eyes
I see her face, it comforts me
When I close my eyes
Memories cut like a knife
The blood is the life, and Christ I defy.
My sworn enemy...birth of a new creed.
Is this my reward for serving God's own war?
The blood I've spilled for faith fulfilled.
To damn her, a disgrace, you spit back in my face.
I served you loyally, and you spew blasphemy.
I avenge with darkness, the blood is the life
The Order of the Dragon, I feed on human life
There are far worse things awaiting man than death
Come taste what I have seen
I'm spreading my disease
I will feed upon His precious child
The human race will bleed, they will serve my need.
(Pre-chorus)
I avenge with darkness, the blood is the life
The Order of the Dragon, I feed on human life
(Chorus)
I am the Dragon of blood, a relentless prince of pain
Renouncing God of His throne
My blood is forever stained
For true love I shall avenge
I defy the creed that damned her
Do you believe in destiny?
True love may come only once in a thousand lifetimes...
I too have loved...they took her from me.
I prayed for her soul....I prayed for her peace
When I close my eyes
I see her face, it comforts me
When I close my eyes
Memories cut like a knife
The blood is the life, and Christ I defy.
My sworn enemy...birth of a new creed.
Is this my reward for serving God's own war?
The blood I've spilled for faith fulfilled.
To damn her, a disgrace, you spit back in my face.
I served you loyally, and you spew blasphemy.
I avenge with darkness, the blood is the life
The Order of the Dragon, I feed on human life
There are far worse things awaiting man than death
Come taste what I have seen
I'm spreading my disease
I will feed upon His precious child
The human race will bleed, they will serve my need.
(Pre-chorus)
I avenge with darkness, the blood is the life
The Order of the Dragon, I feed on human life
(Chorus)
I am the Dragon of blood, a relentless prince of pain
Renouncing God of His throne
My blood is forever stained
For true love I shall avenge
I defy the creed that damned her
Dracula - Iced Earth
Released on the 2001 album Horror Show, 'Dracula' stands as a definitive track in the progressive death metal genre. The song showcases Iced Earth's signature blend of technical precision and theatrical storytelling, characteristic of their work during the early 2000s. With its dark thematic elements and complex riffing, the recording exemplifies the band's ability to craft epic narratives within a heavy musical framework. It remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the band's evolution from their thrash metal roots into a more polished, atmospheric sound that influenced a generation of metal musicians.