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.
Lake
King Diamond Lyrics
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A little girl is dancing, on the mansion "porch"
She calls out a name, "God give him the sea"
I'm here from the darkest deep
And hear my name
Down by the lake, there's the shadow of grief
Dancing hand in hand with the Devil
Watching from the bridge, the one near by the lake
Why sister Margaret? No need the hate
Yes, we all know, "light your seventh cross"
Oh please do it my dear
While you're lost
Down by the lake
Dancing hand in hand
And the nun has been seen
I want your cross
Now come and play
Sister Margaret
Follow "pry", the nun won't give in
She catched us along
Scared as Hell, the little girl is screaming
When sister Margaret disappeared in the lake
Down by the lake, there's the shadow of happiness
Dancing hand in hand with the Devil
The lyrics of King Diamond's song The Lake tell a haunting story of a little girl dancing on a mansion porch, calling out to God, and summoning the Devil from the darkest deep. Down by the lake, there is a shadow of grief, as the Devil dances hand in hand with the shadow of a nun who has been seen on the premises. The singer watches from the nearby bridge, wondering why the nun, Sister Margaret, would harbor so much hate. The singer pleads for Sister Margaret to "light your seventh cross," expressing a desperate hope that she can escape the shadow of grief and join in the happiness that seems within reach.
As he watches, the singer notices that the nun has been caught by someone he calls "pry." Sister Margaret struggles as she is dragged down to the lake, where she finally disappears. The little girl continues screaming in fear as the shadow of happiness dances hand in hand with the Devil on the banks of the lake.
Line by Line Meaning
It is Sunday morning, well right before dawn
The story starts on a Sunday super early in the morning.
A little girl is dancing, on the mansion "porch"
A young girl is seen dancing on the porch of a wealthy house.
She calls out a name, "God give him the sea"
The girl is heard making a wish to God for someone to obtain the sea.
I'm here from the darkest deep
The artist of the story is introducing themselves to the listener/reader.
And hear my name
The artist is calling attention to their presence and existence.
Down by the lake, there's the shadow of grief
The area near the lake is described as having a somber atmosphere.
Dancing hand in hand with the Devil
This dark vibe is attributed to the fact that the Devil seems to be present and active.
Watching from the bridge, the one near by the lake
Someone is observing the scene from a bridge close to the lake.
Why sister Margaret? No need the hate
There's a question and a plea made in relation to someone named Sister Margaret.
Yes, we all know, "light your seventh cross"
A reference is made to a common phrase or practice involving a seventh cross.
Oh please do it my dear
While you're lost
There's an urging for someone to perform the practice while they're too occupied to notice what's going on.
Down by the lake
Dancing hand in hand
The ominous presence of the Devil and the grief remains in the area by the lake.
And the nun has been seen
I want your cross
Now come and play
Sister Margaret
The nun referred to as Sister Margaret is shown to have sparked an interest from someone and they want to encourage her to play along.
Follow "pry", the nun won't give in
She catched us along
An attempt was made at getting the nun to cooperate, but she caught sight of the person/people trying to manipulate her.
Scared as Hell, the little girl is screaming
When sister Margaret disappeared in the lake
The young girl from the beginning of the story is now terrified and panicking due to Sister Margaret's fate by the lake.
Down by the lake, there's the shadow of happiness
Dancing hand in hand with the Devil
Despite what happened to Sister Margaret, the place still carries its creepy vibe due to the continuous presence of the Devil.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIM BENDIX PETERSEN
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Anthology Of Death
Any Sunday morning, just before dawn
A little girl is dancing, on the mansion lawn
She calls out a name: "DAGON of the sea...
Appear from the darkest deep, and hear my need!!!"
Down by the lake there's a shadow of grief, dancing hand in hand with the devil
Watching from the bridge, the one nearby the lake
Oh sister Margaret, no need to hate
Oh yes we all know, that you're serving the cross
But this time my dear, well, you're lost
Down by the lake there's a shadow of grief, dancing hand in hand with the devil
And the nun has been seen:
"I want your cross, now come and play, Sister Margaret"
Full of pride, the nun won't give in;
She goes down alone, scared as hell
The little girl is grinning, "eehahahahaha"
When Sister Margaret... disappears in the lake
Down by the lake, there's a shadow of happiness...dancing hand in hand with the devil..devil...devil...
grigolaz
The Lake
(Music & Lyrics King Diamond)
Any Sunday morning, well just before dawn
A little girl is dancing, on the mansion lawn
She calls out a name, "Dagon… of the sea
Appear from the darkest deep
And hear my need...
Down by the lake, there's the shadow of grief
Dancing hand in hand with the Devil
Watching from the bridge, the one near by the lake
Why Sister Margaret? No need the hate
Yes, we all know, that you're serving the cross
But this time my dear
Well you're lost
Down by the lake, there's the shadow of grief
Dancing hand in hand with the Devil
Solo
And the nun has been seen
I want your cross
Now come and play
Sister Margaret
Follow pride, the nun won't give in
She goes down the lawn
Scared as Hell, the little girl is screaming
While Sister Margaret disappears in the lake
Down by the lake, there's the shadow of happiness
Dancing hand in hand with the Devil
Anthology Of Death
Any Sunday morning, just before dawn
A little girl is dancing, on the mansion lawn
She calls out a name: "DAGON of the sea...
Appear from the darkest deep, and hear my need!!!"
Down by the lake there's a shadow of grief, dancing hand in hand with the devil
Watching from the bridge, the one nearby the lake
Oh sister Margaret, no need to hate
Oh yes we all know, that you're serving the cross
But this time my dear, well, you're lost
Down by the lake there's a shadow of grief, dancing hand in hand with the devil
And the nun has been seen:
"I want your cross, now come and play, Sister Margaret"
Full of pride, the nun won't give in;
She goes down alone, scared as hell
The little girl is grinning, "eehahahahaha"
When Sister Margaret... disappears in the lake
Down by the lake, there's a shadow of happiness...dancing hand in hand with the devil..devil...devil...
nastycanadian1975
wow thank you for the lyrics.... want to dance with me lol. Love me King Diamond
We The People
@nastycanadian1975 this and dressed in white certainly his best vocals evah..
nastycanadian1975
@We The People yeah Dressed in White is another of my favs on this album xD
Brian Alger
I hear 'It's a sunday morning'
Jason Chamberlain
King Diamond is timeless, was eight years old when this was released , don't really think of this as 80s metal , Just some good Metal
Louis Csanko
Great Song.🤘🤘🤘🤘 Much Respect to KING DIAMOND.
Holy Gungner
One of my favorite King Diamond songs of all time..
Lisa Bella Donna
These arrangements still stand the test of time. Brilliant and full of emotions
banger107
Another masterpiece from King Diamond, the King of kings! Hail!! \,,/