As the culturally minded of you out there already know, January 23rd marked the first day of the Chinese new year. The Chinese zodiac comprises of 12 creatures, with this year shaping up to be a considerably powerful one laying under the sign of the Dragon.
As our cultural knowledge of such things basically stops there, we consulted the esteemed wisdom of the internet to uncover the symbolism of the only mythical creature present in the Chinese zodiac. The ever-trustworthy
Wikipedia states that the Dragon is a "symbol of power, strength, and good luck", while
chinesezodiac.com (clearly the voice of authority on such matters) says that "the Dragon is the mightiest of signs".
While what this year holds for you will vary according to your own Chinese zodiac sign (see:
here), we present some predictions for what the Year of the Dragon may bring for us all by way of song. But first, this:
Now, in order to fully capitalize on the new year, you must first realise your inner strength, or, as Sisqo prefers to say, "unleash the dragon":
Sisqo - Unleash the Dragon
Once you come to understand your own power, there will be trials and tribulations:
Dragonforce - Through the Fire and Flames
Things may be challenging, but once you face your troubles, respite will come:
Dragon - Rain
After which will come many delights for those who deserve it (i.e. givers):
Little Dragon - After the Rain
Lucky Dragons - Givers
If you overcome all that you have faced, it will bring you one step closer to godliness:
Dragons of Zynth - Closer
... And one step closer to learning that bitchin' Toto guitar solo you've always wanted to learn:
Toto - St. George and the Dragon
And now some songs about dragons in general:
Vangelis - The Dragon
Blitzen Trapper - Dragon's Song
Sunset Rubdown - Dragon's Lair
Gong Xi Fa Cai, y'all.