In 1977 he played the roles of Narrator and King of Elfland on the concept album The King of Elfland's Daughter. The album also featured Mary Hopkin, PP Arnold, Frankie Miller and Alexis Korner.
He also started a career as singer as with his first album in 1998 entitled, Devils, Rogues & Other Villians and in the post-millennial era he appeared as a narrator for Italian symphonic fantasy metal band Rhapsody, playing the Wizard King in two albums, Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret and Triumph or Agony. In addition to narrating several tracks on the two albums, he also sang & recorded a duet album with lead vocalist Fabio Lione called "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream".
He released his second solo album in 2007 at the age of 84 under the name of "Revelation" (including a heavy metal song in it).
In March 2010, he released the symphonic metal album "Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross". It was later followed up by "Charlemagne: The Omens of Death" in May 2013.
Christopher Lee died on June 7, 2015 after being hospitalized for respiratory problems and heart failure.
Judgement Day
Christopher Lee Lyrics
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The people have been raised
From the dark ages of ignorance and chaos
To a new world of enlightenment
But if there is no God, no afterlife
Only dusk and Darkness...
The lyrics to Christopher Lee's song "Judgement Day" describe a dystopian world in which wars have ended and people have been elevated from a state of darkness and ignorance to one of enlightenment. However, the singer poses a troubling question: what if there is no God or afterlife? In such a scenario, the newfound enlightenment and progress will be rendered meaningless by the looming prospect of eternal dusk and darkness. The song presents a bleak vision of a world in which meaning and purpose are contingent on the existence of an afterlife, and without this belief, all human endeavors are ultimately futile.
Through these lyrics, Christopher Lee seems to be grappling with the age-old question of existentialism and the futility of human existence in the face of an uncaring universe. By posing the question of the afterlife, Lee underscores the importance of belief and faith in shaping our priorities and values. The song is a compelling meditation on the nature of humanity and the search for meaning and purpose in a complex and often hostile world.
Line by Line Meaning
The wars have ended
The conflicts and battles have come to an end, leaving behind a period of relative peace.
The people have been raised
The individuals have been uplifted from a state of ignorance and chaos towards a better place in life.
From the dark ages of ignorance and chaos
From a period in history known for its lack of knowledge and turmoil.
To a new world of enlightenment
To a contemporary period of knowledge and growth.
But if there is no God, no afterlife
In case there is no higher power or existence beyond earthly life.
Only dusk and Darkness...
Only an ending of light and a lack of illumination, leaving nothing beyond.
Contributed by Audrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.