Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Song Name: Just Can't Be a Dragon Here
Subtitle: Demo
Original Name: MLP824 Can't Be a Dragon Here_FULL DEMO
Episode: S08E24 "Father Knows Beast"
Key: A flat major
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No comments on this track.
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Differences with the final song:
Same changes as piano demo.
- Very slight dialogue changes, most notably with the exchange at the end between Spike and Sludge.
- Slight lyrical changes, such as with "to de-ponify you" instead of "deponifying".
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Lyrics:
Sludge: Spike, I'm gonna teach you a thing or two about being a dragon. So, listen up # boy, because I'm only gonna say this once.
Look at this castle where you live
Spike: It's pretty sweet, right?
You can't be a dragon here
Spike: Uh, I can't?
Look at these books up on the wall
Spike: Hey, I just finished organizing those!
This treasure pile's not right, I fear
Sludge: Trust me, I got you covered here. You see all this soft pony stuff you're surrounded with? This has got to be the first thing to go.
Nothin' 'bout this place says "dragon den", there's too much fluff
All these fancy robes, tossed in a pile
Take those goblets, dishes, is that gold? Still not enough!
[To de-ponify you] might just take a while
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, it's just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
Reality you need a dose
To all these ponies, you're too close
You just can't be a dragon here
Sludge: Good job, my boy! But this is still just the beginning!
Each and every dragon has a swagger all [its] own
Watch and I'll show you what I mean
You can't move like this with so much stuff to weigh you down
A dragon always keeps it lean
Sludge: Lose this! This! Oh, this is nice!
Your life['s too] soft, your scales are coiffed
These pillows, beds, and sheets are washed
A delight, but it's just not right what's underneath
Every dragon must be free
Look at you, then look at me
Since when do dragons brush their teeth?
Sludge: Ha! Please!
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, it's just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
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Just grab it all and give to me
After that, then you'll be free
You just can't be a dragon heeeeere!
Spike: Ha! You're right! I feel better already!
Sludge: See? What did I tell you? You're very lucky that [you('ve) got me]. Now, go [find] some more.
Spike: You got it! I'm gonna go get you all the cushy pony [things you've ever seen!]... Dad.
Sludge: Great! [Now] go get 'em... son!
'Cause this dragon just can't wait to live here
(sinister laughter)
Song Name: Just Can't Be a Dragon Here
Subtitle: Demo
Original Name: MLP824 Can't Be a Dragon Here_FULL DEMO
Episode: S08E24 "Father Knows Beast"
Key: A flat major
---
No comments on this track.
---
Differences with the final song:
Same changes as piano demo.
- Very slight dialogue changes, most notably with the exchange at the end between Spike and Sludge.
- Slight lyrical changes, such as with "to de-ponify you" instead of "deponifying".
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Lyrics:
Sludge: Spike, I'm gonna teach you a thing or two about being a dragon. So, listen up # boy, because I'm only gonna say this once.
Look at this castle where you live
Spike: It's pretty sweet, right?
You can't be a dragon here
Spike: Uh, I can't?
Look at these books up on the wall
Spike: Hey, I just finished organizing those!
This treasure pile's not right, I fear
Sludge: Trust me, I got you covered here. You see all this soft pony stuff you're surrounded with? This has got to be the first thing to go.
Nothin' 'bout this place says "dragon den", there's too much fluff
All these fancy robes, tossed in a pile
Take those goblets, dishes, is that gold? Still not enough!
[To de-ponify you] might just take a while
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, it's just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
Reality you need a dose
To all these ponies, you're too close
You just can't be a dragon here
Sludge: Good job, my boy! But this is still just the beginning!
Each and every dragon has a swagger all [its] own
Watch and I'll show you what I mean
You can't move like this with so much stuff to weigh you down
A dragon always keeps it lean
Sludge: Lose this! This! Oh, this is nice!
Your life['s too] soft, your scales are coiffed
These pillows, beds, and sheets are washed
A delight, but it's just not right what's underneath
Every dragon must be free
Look at you, then look at me
Since when do dragons brush their teeth?
Sludge: Ha! Please!
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, it's just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
#
Just grab it all and give to me
After that, then you'll be free
You just can't be a dragon heeeeere!
Spike: Ha! You're right! I feel better already!
Sludge: See? What did I tell you? You're very lucky that [you('ve) got me]. Now, go [find] some more.
Spike: You got it! I'm gonna go get you all the cushy pony [things you've ever seen!]... Dad.
Sludge: Great! [Now] go get 'em... son!
'Cause this dragon just can't wait to live here
(sinister laughter)
