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.
Black Of Night
King Diamond Lyrics
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I'm turning on the chandelier
Nice bright light for me to see
Little footsteps coming from the hallway
Oh.. No.. The lights are flickering
Oh.. No.. The lights are out
In the Black of night, I see the moon
In the black of night, oh the moon is full
Ha -ha.. In the black of night, oh it's so hard to see
In the Black of night, I see the moon
In the black of night, oh the moon is full
My black cat Magic
Mesmerized by something in the hallway
Who's to say what's living in the Darkness?
Who is to say if a black cat can sense it?
I need light, I need light to find my way around this house
Oh.. There's a candle
Just a little light.. So i can see again
Little footsteps coming from the hallway
Auu.. Auu.. Something hit me on the head
Auu.. Auu. There it is again
In the black of night, oh it's so hard to see
In the Black of night, I see the moon
In the black of night, oh the moon is full
In the black of night, oh it's so hard to see
The lyrics to King Diamond's song 'Black Of Night' depict a scary and eerie atmosphere that is created by the use of dark visuals and ambient sounds. In the first few lines, the singer is seeking light to guide him through the house. He turns on the chandelier to create a bright environment, but this is short-lived as the lights start flickering and eventually go out. The atmosphere then shifts to become dark and ominous, with only the full moon illuminating the surroundings.
As the verses progress, the singer becomes increasingly paranoid and overwhelmed by the eeriness of the black night. The mention of the black cat, Magic, hints at the supernatural beings that may haunt the house at night. The little footsteps in the hallway suggest that something is lurking in the shadows, and it is unclear whether the black cat is sensing it or not. The singer's desperation for light is evident from the repeated lines, "I need light to find my way around this house," and the relief he feels upon finding a candle.
The chorus of the song consists of the lines "In the black of night, oh, it's so hard to see. In the black of night, I see the moon. In the black of night, oh, the moon is full." These lines draw attention to the opposing themes of darkness and light that are present throughout the song.
Overall, 'Black Of Night' is a compelling song that creates an eerie and unsettling atmosphere. King Diamond's use of visuals and repetitive lyrics creates a sense of paranoia and desperation that perfectly fits the theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I need light, I need light to find my way around this house
The singer requires sufficient lighting to navigate through their home
I'm turning on the chandelier
The singer is activating a light fixture in order to brighten the space
Nice bright light for me to see
The singer appreciates the added illumination that the chandelier provides
Little footsteps coming from the hallway
The artist can hear the sound of footsteps emanating from a nearby passageway
Oh.. No.. The lights are flickering
The artist has noticed a malfunction in the lighting system, which is causing it to flicker
Oh.. No.. The lights are out
The light source has completely shut off, leaving the room in darkness
In the black of night, oh it's so hard to see
The darkness of nighttime makes it difficult for the singer to see their surroundings
In the Black of night, I see the moon
Despite the darkness, the artist is able to make out the presence of the moon in the sky
In the black of night, oh the moon is full
The moon is in its full phase, casting a significant amount of light on the environment
Ha -ha.. In the black of night, oh it's so hard to see
In the Black of night, I see the moon
In the black of night, oh the moon is full
The artist repeats their observation of the moon's visibility during the night, punctuated with a laugh
My black cat Magic
The singer introduces their pet cat, whose fur is the color black
Mesmerized by something in the hallway
The cat is fixated on an object or presence in the nearby passageway
Who's to say what's living in the Darkness?
The singer wonders what sort of creatures or entities could exist within the darkness of the home
Who is to say if a black cat can sense it?
The singer acknowledges the common belief that black cats are able to perceive or even communicate with the supernatural
Oh.. There's a candle
Just a little light.. So i can see again
The singer has come across a source of light, which is sufficient enough to allow them to see their surroundings once again
Auu.. Auu.. Something hit me on the head
Auu.. Auu. There it is again
The artist is startled by an unidentifiable object striking them, which occurs more than once
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.