Since the band's inception, there have been over fifteen musicians in and out of King Diamond, with the only two mainstays being vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Andy LaRocque. In 1987 the band released their second studio release Abigail (their first concept album). Throughout the 1980s, King Diamond released a total of four studio albums. In the early 1990s, the band was put on hold when King Diamond reunited with his former outfit Mercyful Fate. After reforming King Diamond in 1994, Diamond would balance recording and touring with both Mercyful Fate and his eponymous band throughout the 90's. Since the early 2000s, King Diamond have kept recording and touring and, since 2014, the band has been composed of vocalist King Diamond, guitarist Andy LaRocque, guitarist Mike Wead, drummer Matt Thompson, and bassist Pontus Egberg.
Abigail
King Diamond Lyrics
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And I know that You're the one that's
speaking through her, Abigail
Miriam can You hear me"
"I am alive inside Your Wife
Miriam's dead, I am her head."
"Abigail, don't You think I know what
You've done, Abigail
I'll get a priest, he will know
How to get her soul back"
"Oh Jonathan, this is Miriam
Our time is out
Remember the stairs, it's the only way"
"Abigail, nothing I can do but give in, Abigail"
"Jonathan, I agree...Yes I do"
"I am alive inside Your Wife
Miriam's dead, I am her head, soon I'll be free!"
The lyrics to King Diamond's "Abigail" tell the story of a possessed woman named Miriam who is being controlled by a vengeful spirit named Abigail. The first two lines suggest that Abigail has taken control of Miriam's brain and is speaking through her. The singer, Jonathan, addresses Abigail directly, acknowledging her control over his wife and her ability to speak through her. He also pleads with her to release Miriam's soul and suggests calling in a priest.
The next few lines reveal a startling twist: Miriam is dead, and the spirit of Abigail has taken over her body entirely, becoming "her head." The song continues with a conversation between Jonathan and Miriam/Abigail, in which they discuss their options and ultimately come to the agreement that there is nothing they can do but give in to Abigail's control. The final lyric suggests that Abigail's possession will not last forever, and soon she will be "free" to move on to her next victim.
Overall, "Abigail" paints a vivid picture of a haunting and unsettling possession, with a tight focus on the internal struggle of those caught up in Abigail's malevolent influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Abigail, I know You're in control of her brain, Abigail
I acknowledge that You, Abigail, are controlling her mind and actions.
And I know that You're the one that's speaking through her, Abigail
I recognize that You, Abigail, are the one communicating through her as well.
Miriam can You hear me
I ask if Miriam can hear me, in hopes that she can somehow regain control.
I am alive inside Your Wife
Miriam's dead, I am her head.
I am the spirit of Miriam, living inside her body, since her original self is now gone.
Abigail, don't You think I know what You've done, Abigail
I'll get a priest, he will know
How to get her soul back
I accuse You, Abigail, of committing something wrong and state my intention of seeking help from a priest to fix it.
Oh Jonathan, this is Miriam
Our time is out
Remember the stairs, it's the only way
I, Miriam, communicate with Jonathan before my time runs out, and remind him of the only possible way to save me, which is through the stairs.
Abigail, nothing I can do but give in, Abigail
I admit my defeat and express my inability to resist or stop You, Abigail.
Jonathan, I agree...Yes I do
I, as Miriam's spirit, confirm that I agree with Jonathan and his plan to save me.
I am alive inside Your Wife
Miriam's dead, I am her head, soon I'll be free!
I reiterate my current state, as a living spirit inside her body, and express my hope for freedom in the future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIM BENDIX PETERSEN
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